Stockport flour millers Nelstrops were so impressed by an art project by Pure Studio, they have made a generous £1,000 donation to support the artists in their future work. The project took as its inspiration the view from a window at our Grey Horse Art Studio in Heaton Norris, Stockport. The … [Read more...]
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Stockport opticians up-skill for World Glaucoma Week
A Stockport opticians is up-skilling their team to provide better support to customers in preparation for World Glaucoma Week (11-18 March). In conjunction with the International Glaucoma Association, Stockport opticians Specsavers has developed the training for its retail teams to assist … [Read more...]
Mobike Stockport launches
Mobike is coming to Stockport! From next week the distinctive orange Mobikes will be available to Stockport residents, in response to high demand for the scheme since it launched in Greater Manchester last year. Starting on Monday 12th March, an initial 200 Mobikes will be available in Stockport, … [Read more...]
Stockport’s Suffragette Square celebrates International Women’s Day
As people around the world celebrated International Women’s Day, Stockport is marking the 100th anniversary of some women gaining the vote by naming the town’s newest public area ‘Suffragette Square’. It comes after Stockport Council asked the people of Stockport to come up with a name for a new … [Read more...]
Housing Groups mark International Women’s Day with support for Smart Works
Equity Housing Group and Women In Social Housing (WISH) North West have celebrated International Women’s Day by providing financial support to local charity, Smart Works Greater Manchester. Equity, a social housing provider, with properties across the North West, teamed with WISH NW, a business and … [Read more...]
Emirates Appoints a New Head for UK
Emirates, who operate three flights a day to Manchester Airport, has announced the appointment of Richard Jewsbury as the new Divisional Vice President of the UK from 1 April 2018. Mr Jewsbury will take over from Laurie Berryman, who retires from the airline on 31 March. In his role, Richard will … [Read more...]
Official Opening for Brinnington Sports and Leisure Centre
The new multi-million pound Life Leisure Brinnington Sports and Leisure Centre has been officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Cllr Sheila Bailey, Stockport Council’s Cabinet for Communities and Housing, alongside local ward councillors and representatives from developer Willmott Dixon … [Read more...]
Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund invests £31 million in first year
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has invested £31 million in 207 Northern-based SMEs during the first 12 months of operation, as the Fund continues to provide a boost to the Northern economy. The £400m Fund, which is supported by the European Regional Development Fund, HR Government … [Read more...]
10 for 10 as award winning Stockport agency marks tenth birthday
Platform81, the award winning digital marketing and creative agency, is marking its tenth birthday with 10 for 10, a series of events, community engagement projects and business led activities, including a brand new website, that celebrate the business, its team and its Stockport roots. Founded in … [Read more...]
MAG and Northern Power Women partner to promote gender diversity
As we celebrate International Women's Day, MAG - Manchester Airports Group - and the Northern Power Women campaign have announced a new partnership to drive gender equality in and from the North. The two organisations will collaborate on a range of activities and campaigns that will promote women … [Read more...]
Stockport solicitor warns care sector staffing crisis is impacting the region
Following a report from the National Audit Office (NAO), a Stockport solicitor is warning that the care sector faces a staffing crisis as an ageing population increases demand, impacting on the region. It’s believed a combination of low wages, staff being undervalued and poor career progression … [Read more...]
Ground-breaking new homes in Stockport town centre
New homes in Stockport are continuing the transformation of Stockport town centre as part of Stockport Council’s £1bn investment programme across the town. Your Housing Group and Greater Manchester-based contractor Bardsley Construction have started work on a new £9.4m housing development creating … [Read more...]
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