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Stockport Business Support Hub returns on 28th February

Stockport start-up and pre-start businesses are invited to access support from business experts at the Stockport Business Support Hub at Merseyway Innovation Centre on Friday 28th February. The programme offers a monthly opportunity for local businesses and individuals to access free business … [Read more...]

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust marks National Apprenticeship Week

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is using National Apprenticeship Week (10th – 16th February 2025) to promote the opportunities they have on offer to help people grown their careers. The week is an annual event that celebrates the positive impact and valuable opportunities that apprenticeships can … [Read more...]

Bidding opens for AI Growth Zones

The UK government has called on local and regional authorities to put themselves forward to bid to host AI Growth Zones and attract local private investment into AI infrastructure. The launch of AI Growth Zones follows the reveal in January 2025 of the government's AI Opportunities Action Plan, … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Leaders approve new budget for year ahead

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has had its budget approved for the coming financial year to fund further improvements to public services across the city-region. The leaders of the 10 boroughs and Mayor of Greater Manchester passed the budgets for 2025-26 during a meeting of GMCA on … [Read more...]

Stockport County appoints new CEO

Stockport County Football Club has announced the appointment of Simon Wilson as the club's Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Wilson will replace current CEO Jonathan Vaughan, who will move into an Executive Board position after five successful years in the role. During his career in football, … [Read more...]

Azets names Regional Managing Partner in latest promotions

International business advisory group Azets has announced the promotion of Partner, Noel Hankinson, to Regional Managing Partner. Hankinson's promotion is one of six in the North West. Across Azets entire UK business, the firm has announced 122 mid-year promotions at all levels, including 10 new … [Read more...]

76 new homes in Heald Green recommended for approval

Stockport Council's Planning & Highways Regulation Committee has been recommended to give its approval to 76 new homes in Heald Green when it meets on Thursday 13th February. The Council's planning officers have recommended councillors give the green light to the new homes which will occupy a … [Read more...]

Stok momentum gathers pace with largest letting to date

Tandem Investments has let part of the top floor at their STOK scheme in Stockport to OCU Group in a deal where the tenant will take 84 desks in fully fitted office of 6,372 sq ft. OCU Group is leading the way in utilities and energy transition contracting. With their fast-paced growth in recent … [Read more...]

Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.5%

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted in favour of cutting the bank's base interest rate to 4.5%. Economists on the bank's MPC were unanimous in calling for a cut in interest rates and voted 7-2 in favour of the 0.25 point decrease, with those voting against preferring a … [Read more...]

£1.2 million transformation planned for Cheadle office space

Developer Bruntwood has announced plans for the £1.2 million transformation of the ground floor of Cheadle office space, Landmark House. The significant works will see the addition of a striking new welcome experience with added canopy and signage and updated external landscaping. Internally, new … [Read more...]