Stockport's Underbanks is thriving following a £7 million investment from Stockport Council, as well as strong partnerships being forged with developers, local businesses and the community. The historic town centre quarter, described as “one of the coolest little corners of the country” by the … [Read more...]
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New campaign warns against using a phone behind the wheel
The Safer Roads Greater Manchester partnership, which includes GMP, the city-region's ten local authorities and Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), has launched a new campaign aimed at deterring drivers from using a mobile phone while behind the wheel. Using a mobile phone while driving is a … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to support annual charity golf day
Stockport charity, Supportability, is inviting businesses to support its annual charity golf day, taking place once at at Heaton Moor Golf Course on Friday 4th July. The annual Supportability Golf Day is a major event in the charity's fundraising calendar, and last year raised almost £23,000 to … [Read more...]
North West small businesses turning to external finance, finds British Business Banks
The British Business Bank has found that usage of external finance by smaller businesses in the North West increased by 8 percentage points in the first half of 2024. The bank's Small Business Finance Markets 2024/25 report, published 4th March, reveals region saw the UK’s highest share of … [Read more...]
Less than one month to go before Stockport Business Awards launch event
There is still time to register to attend the launch event for the 2025 Stockport Business Awards. Hosted by awards' founders, organisers and main sponsors, CN Chartered Accountants, the event will take place on the 27th of March between 18:00 and 20:00 in the Hardcastle suite at Edgeley … [Read more...]
Stockport employers invited to connect with prospective new hires at March jobs fair
Employers in Stockport are invited to connect with jobseekers at a jobs fair taking place at Stockport Guildhall on 26th March. Organised by Job Centre Plus in the borough, the monthly event gives those looking for work in Stockport the opportunity to meet with prospective employers. Since the … [Read more...]
New hub launched to help SMEs benefit from increase to defence spending
Following the government's announcement to increase the defence budget to 2.5% of GDP, a package of measures has also been revealed to ensure SMEs benefit from the increased government spending. The government has announced plans to launch a new hub to provide small and medium enterprises (SMEs) … [Read more...]
Cumbrian developer exchanges contracts on Stockport Grammar land
Cumbrian housing developer, Story Homes, has exchanged contracts on former playing fields belonging to Stockport Grammar School, with ambitions to bring forward over 100 new homes on the site. The school and housebuilder launched a public consultation on their plans for the site in early 2024, … [Read more...]
C&C wins 5th gong at industry awards
Stockport-based insurance brokers, C&C, were once again in the silverware at the Bravo Networks Annual Awards, picking up the title of Commercial Broker of the Year 2025. Held at the ACC Conference Centre in Liverpool, over 750 guests attended the prestigious event held during the two-day … [Read more...]
Cornerstone Resources adds strategic hires to Consulting team
Stockport-based HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, has announced three new hires to drive the firm's continued expansion. Andrea Ferguson joins as Senior HR Consultant following a successful career as a Consultant both in the UK and the Middle East. Andrea is also an accredited Workplace … [Read more...]
Planning approval for 276-room Manchester Airport hotel
Planning approval has been granted for Whitbread Plc to build a 276-room Premier Inn hotel at Manchester Airport, the chain's largest in the region. The hotel is the latest scheme to be approved within the wider MIX MANCHESTER development, a 60-acre regeneration project which aims to deliver a … [Read more...]
Government confirms overhaul of local plans
The government has confirmed an overhaul of local plans, frameworks used by local councils to determine where houses and infrastructure should be built, aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Changes including an expectation for new local plans to be drawn up within two-and-a-half … [Read more...]
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