A new milestone has been reached in delivering improvements to active travel along the A34 corridor through Stockport with the completion on a crucial section of the new walking and cycling route from Bruntwood Park towards the A555. The new section, which runs between Bruntwood Park and Eden … [Read more...]
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Stockroom highly commended for Greater Manchester Building of the Year prize
Judges of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerces's Building of the Year 2025 award have presented a Highly Commended Award to Stockroom to recognise it as the building that came second. Stockroom is a flagship community-led transformation in the heart of Stockport. Once a series of … [Read more...]
£46.5 million investment boost for Greater Manchester plans for community led approach to addressing health and economic inequalities
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and The National Lottery Community Fund have announced a £46.5 million investment in the city region’s Live Well approach to support across jobs, health, housing, debt, food, family and social connection. Live Well is Greater Manchester’s transformative … [Read more...]
Stockport wholesaler secures Retailers’ Favourite Symbol Group title at Convenience Awards
Stockport-headquartered wholesaler Parfetts has secured national recognition for its Go Local fascia, which was named Retailers’ Favourite Symbol Group at the Convenience Awards for the second consecutive year. The award, voted for by retailers across the sector, recognises the symbol group that … [Read more...]
Lord Gavin Barwell appointed to lead Stockport town centre regeneration
Stockport is set for the next chapter of the UK’s largest town centre regeneration as its Mayoral Development Corporation has appointed Lord Gavin Barwell as its new Chair to lead the newly expanded, nationally significant transformation. The … [Read more...]
End of an era for Manchester Airport as Terminal 1 closes
Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport has fully closed, following the 10-year transformation of Terminal 2, after first opening to the public in 1962. Terminal 2 has doubled in size following a £1.3 billion investment by Manchester Airport, and now handles more than 75% of all passengers flying in and … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership reports increased sales in 2025/26 results
The John Lewis Partnership, the retail group behind John Lewis and Waitrose brands, has reported improvements in its financial performance in its unaudited full year results for 2025/26. Across the employee-owned partnership, sales increased to £13.4 billion, up 5% year-on-year. Operating profit … [Read more...]
Stockport Council and Business Growth Hub launch skills initiative for the Health & Social Care Sector
The Adult Social Care Commissioning Team at Stockport Council has joined forces with Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub to launch a new initiative to develop skills within the borough's care settings. The Stockport Skills Development for Care Workers initiative is designed to strengthen the … [Read more...]
Final call for applications for the 2026 Stockport Business Awards Charity Partner
Charitable organisations in Stockport have until Friday 13th March to submit applications to be considered to be Charity Partner for the 2026 Stockport Business Awards. The Charity Partner for the annual awards benefits from links and branding on the Stockport Business Awards website, PR coverage … [Read more...]
Major construction skills initiative launches in Greater Manchester
Industry leaders, employers and educators marked the official launch of the North-West Construction Technical Excellence College (CTEC), a major new initiative set to strengthen construction skills across the region. The event was held at Wigan & Leigh College, a member of the GMColleges … [Read more...]
Life Leisure marks International Women’s Day with Merseyway flashmob
Life Leisure brought energy, movement and celebration to Stockport this International Women’s Day with a surprise flashmob designed to launch its new Power to Glow campaign. The spontaneous performance saw over 80 customers, staff, and instructors come together in a coordinated dance right in the … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund pledges over £30,000 to local causes
In its first funding award of 2026, Manchester Airport's Community Trust Fund has committed to more than £30,000 worth of grants to 20 charities and community projects, including nine in Stockport. Since 1997, the fund has now pledged more than £4 million in donations in total. Managed by a … [Read more...]
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