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Gethin Jones to host Strictly Seashell Lockdown Quiz

TV presenter, Gethin Jones, will host a virtual quiz, The Strictly Lockdown Quiz, to raise funds for Stockport-based charity, Seashell Trust. For the second year running, Cheshire based Make Events were due to produce the Strictly Seashell Ball for the Seashell Trust this Saturday. With … [Read more...]

Community grants scheme launches Covid-19 response

The ESF Community Grant Programme, which works to fund employability support for those facing barriers in the workplace, has launched a targeted grant programme in response to Covid-19. This community grant funding round, Re-Connect, seeks applications from a wide range of voluntary organisations … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Business social media during Covid 19

Stockport based full-service digital agency, Platform 81, explain how to best use social media to help your business communicate during unusual times such as a the current Covid 19 pandemic. Cutting through the noise using social media during a unique period Over the years, social media has … [Read more...]

Night-Time Economy Task Force established in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has convened a task force of leading figures from the hospitality and events sectors to secure the future of the Night-time economy in the city-region. Co-chaired by Stockport Council leader and GMCA portfolio lead for Economy, Cllr Elise Wilson, and … [Read more...]

Northern small businesses continue to benefit from NPIF

Despite the economic uncertainty brought by the coronavirus, The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has continued to support small businesses across the region. Since the beginning of 2020, the £400 million fund has completed 61 deals, providing over £14 million of investment. The … [Read more...]

Future Launches ‘Life Through Lockdown’

Stockport design agency, Future, is collaborating with the region’s creative community to help support its NHS fundraising project, Life Through Lockdown. The Life Through Lockdown campaign aims to shine a light on daily life during the Coronavirus crisis. Future's Creative Director, Grant … [Read more...]

First virtual open event for Stockport College

Stockport College is holding its first virtual open event for prospective students looking to begin studies in the 2020-21 academic year. By signing up on the College website, candidates will receive a unique access code to a special microsite that goes live at 2pm on Wednesday 20th May. The … [Read more...]

South Manchester Digital Network to host online panel discussion

South Manchester Digital Network, a collaboration between Manchester Digital and Stockport Council, have brought their events online and are hosting a panel discussion event. The event will continue on themes raised earlier in the year at the Stockport Business Summit 2020, covering the future of … [Read more...]

‘Keep Stockport Caring’ campaign launched

A campaign to 'Keep Stockport Caring' has been launched to support the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors in the borough. The marketing campaign and website, using the hashtag #KeepStockportCaring, is being jointly promoted by Stockport Council, Marketing Stockport and Sector 3, a … [Read more...]

Hilton House remodelling plans submitted

Plans have been submitted to remodel the exterior of Stockport town centre office building, Hilton House, to improve the appearance of the eight-storey building on Lord Street. The remodelling of the building include reparations and repainting brickwork, render and cladding as part of wider plans … [Read more...]