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Care leavers pledge in Greater Manchester backed with action

At an event held during National Care Leavers’ Week, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham and Councillor David Jones, GMCA Lead for Young People and Social Cohesion, signed The Care Experienced Conference Pledge on behalf of all ten Greater Manchester local authorities. Greater … [Read more...]

The Times: ‘HS2 will boost North despite soaring costs’

According to a review of the scheme reported to The Times, the HS2 rail project should go ahead despite costs ballooning to £88 billion and a dramatic drop in the benefit to taxpayers. The leaked document recommends that the incoming government commit to the full high-speed rail network — the … [Read more...]

Handelsbanken Stockport appoints Deputy Branch Manager

Local relationship bank, Handelsbanken, this week announced that Liz Williamson has been appointed as Deputy Branch Manager of their Stockport branch. Liz joined the branch 18 months ago, having previously spent 23 years in relationship roles at RBS. As Deputy, Liz will support Branch Manager … [Read more...]

Watch the highlights from Stockport Business Awards 2019

Stockport Business Awards organisers Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants showcase highlights from the 2019 Stockport Business Awards which took place in October. TV presenter, Jenny Powell, hosted the event and presented 13 awards to the winners among the Stockport Business community. Highlights … [Read more...]

Royal Scot, Marple Bridge, receives grand renovation

Favourite Stockport community pub, The Royal Scot in Marple Bridge, has undergone a substantial refurbishment worth almost £150k, which has given the pub a new lease of life. The Royal Scot, Marple Bridge, was the first pub to be purchased by Stockport based Robinsons Brewery on Wednesday 3rd May … [Read more...]

Stockport arts hub comes to the Hat Works

A new Stockport town centre arts hub will soon be opening its doors as a creative arts organisation gets set up in its new home at the Hat Works. Arc will re-locate to part of the museum from their former premises in Reddish as early as next week, allowing young people and vulnerable adults to … [Read more...]

Inspired Office Interior Award nomination for Orbit customer

Corporate event agency, Make Events, who moved into Orbit Development’s Bollin House property in Wilmslow in April, has seen its investment in a show-stopping interior pay off with a prestigious Inspired Office Interior Award nomination. The interior – dubbed the House of Make – is up for a … [Read more...]

Former night club set to become housing for young professionals

itSimple Capital have entered a planning application to convert the derelict former night club on Fletcher Street, Stockport into a 15-bedroom property with shared living spaces for young professionals. The Stockport site previously housed the Klub XXL and Pure night clubs but has been empty … [Read more...]

New Chair of Board at Stockport based Seashell Trust

A new chair has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Stockport's Seashell Trust. Gwen Carr, is to retire after completing her full term of 12 years with the Trust and will be replaced by Dr Robina Shah MBE. Last week, Gwen, who has been Chair since 2014, stepped down from her post and … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Why you need a PPC agency

Sharing their expert opinion are Stockport digital marketing agency Platform81 who explain 'why you need a PPC agency.' Platform81's Nick Wroe explains: At some point in our careers, every PPC’er has probably heard this comment at least once: “I am taking the campaigns in-house to do them … [Read more...]

Stockport Town Centre West plans step nearer approval

Stockport Council’s vision to develop Stockport Town Centre West and create a new urban ‘village’ community in the heart of the town centre is set to move forward when the final plans are presented at next Tuesday’s cabinet meeting, 12th November. The regeneration of Stockport Town Centre West … [Read more...]