Stockport Council has set its 2025/26 Budget following approval at the Budget Council meeting on Thursday 27 February 2025. Despite ongoing financial pressures, the council is working hard to protect the vital services residents rely on while maintaining a stable financial position in the face of … [Read more...]
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Work to begin in March on town centre road maintenance and investment projects
March will see a number of road closures throughout Stockport town centre as work to maintain and invest in infrastructure gets underway. Work will begin on Monday 3rd March to carry out planned maintenance to the entrance ramp to Redrock car park. As a result of the work, the ramp to access … [Read more...]
65,000 Manchester Airport passengers checked in bags the day before flying in 2024
More than 65,000 passengers flying from Manchester Airport checked in their bags the day before travelling in 2024, the airport has revealed. Services offered by a select number of airlines, including TUI, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com and Virgin Atlantic, allow passengers on eligible flights to … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations joins the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
Stockport charity, Pure Innovations, has announced it has become a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, signifying its commitment to fostering a positive, fair, and supportive work environment, ensuring that its employees thrive and grow. The Greater Manchester Good … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses warn of April rise in costs in letter to Chancellor
The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves warning of the rising costs facing businesses in April following last year's Budget. Measures announced in the Chancellor's October Budget including a rise in the National Living Wage and an increase in … [Read more...]
Create the business you want people to talk about at JCM Business Solutions workshop
JCM Business Solutions is inviting small businesses in Stockport to attend a free workshop focused on strengthening customer relations. The Creating the business you want people to talk about workshop will take place at Profolk on Wednesday 26th March from 9am to 1pm. The session follows JCM's … [Read more...]
Stockport grandmother shares story of Life Leisure Strongher weightlifting course
A Stockport grandmother is encouraging more women to take up the Strongher weightlifting course with Life Leisure after it awakened a newfound passion for fitness and helped combat health issues. Ruth Child, 61, from Heaton Moor, was told that she would need to be on medication for the rest of … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Is your data on the dark web?
The dark web provides a threat to businesses of all sizes: Stockport-based IT support business, CTRL-S, explains the risks and how to protect your data. With a staggering 58% of SMEs experiencing a cyberattack in the last year, data breaches have unfortunately become a regular part of modern … [Read more...]
Digital Inclusion Action Plan seeks to to increase digital skills
The UK Government has set out a new Digital Inclusion Action Plan to address digital exclusion and enable those affected to boost their employability and access to online services. People who are digitally excluded can face higher costs of up to 25% more than consumers who are online. Businesses … [Read more...]
Abseiling engineers carry out repairs to Stockport Viaduct
A group of engineers abseiled down the side of Stockport's iconic Grade II listed viaduct as Network Rail carries out a £1.1 million restoration of the structure. Last year, Network Rail started the project to remove overgrowing vegetation, clean away graffiti and carry out extensive repairs to … [Read more...]
Meet the Buyers event returns to Manchester Airport
SMEs from across Greater Manchester and Cheshire are being invited to connect with prospective clients at an annual Meet the Buyers event at Manchester Airport. Attendees representing over 150 companies are expected to be at Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park on 13th March, including … [Read more...]
Cheadle lender announces quarterly results
Cheadle-based property lender, Together, has announced its quarterly results for the three months ended December 31, 2024. The quarter saw the group's loan book reach a new high of £7.7 billion, with average monthly lending also up to £283.2 million. Despite some increase in arrears in some … [Read more...]
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