Greater Manchester leaders have approved an Action Plan for delivering on the city-region's Vision Zero ambition to end deaths and life-changing injuries on the city-region's roads by 2040. First implemented in the 1990s and now adopted by countries and cities around the world, Vision Zero is a … [Read more...]
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HMRC launches new online tools for sole traders
Ahead of Small Business Saturday on 7th December, HMRC has launched new online tools for people working for themselves and individuals considering self-employment. The new interactive tool aims to give new and existing sole traders clearer guidance about records they may need to keep, taxes that … [Read more...]
Stockport Council to partner on improving children’s services in Tameside
The Department for Education (DfE) has approved the appointment of Stockport Council to support neighbouring Tameside Council to improve children's services. Recent failed Ofsted inspections and claims of a 'toxic' culture in Tameside's children's services led to the resignations of the borough's … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for £250 million mixed residential neighbourhood, Stockport 8
A planning application has been submitted for an 8 acre, £250 million mixed neighbourhood in Stockport following a detailed community consultation. The proposals have been brought forward by The Stockport 8 LLP – a joint venture of Stockport Council and ECF (itself a joint venture between Homes … [Read more...]
Sharp makes French acquisition
Business technology provider, Sharp Europe, has announced the acquisition of French digital transformation and cloud integration specialist, Apsia, for an undisclosed sum. Apsia, which generated over €22.5 million in revenue in 2022 and has over 150 employees, offers a broad range of services … [Read more...]
Together welcomes new Head of Portfolio
Cheadle-based specialist property lender, Together has announced the appointment of a new Head of Corporate Portfolio within its corporate real estate lending team. Simon Carrier will lead the team of corporate portfolio directors and managers responsible for managing and nurturing its existing … [Read more...]
Turing Innovation Catalyst launches programme to support SMEs to adopt AI
Stockport and Greater Manchester SMEs are invited to join a new pilot programme from the Turing Innovation Catalyst that will support them to explore how AI technology can drive growth. Starting January 2025, The TIC AI Empower Pilot Programme will work with a small number of the city-region's … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Why application numbers and candidate quality are declining
Recruitment expert from Stockport's Grassroots Consulting, Caroline Patten, explains the current trends in the hiring landscape and how HR teams can address falling application numbers and declining candidate quality. Where have all the good candidates gone? In the past few months, several of … [Read more...]
Councils gain new powers to address empty high street shops
Legal changes granting local councils greater powers to find occupiers for empty units on high streets across England have come into effect. Under the changes that came into force on 2nd December, local authorities will be able to auction off leases for commercial properties that have been empty … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham opens Cheadle life sciences manufacturing facility
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art life sciences manufacturing facility in Cheadle that is set to create up to 100 new jobs over the next five years. Mr Burnham (pictured left with Seda CEO, Dr Paul Stott) formally opened the new drug product Good … [Read more...]
Handforth retailer outperforms market
Handforth headquartered retailer, Pets at Home Group, outperformed subdued market conditions according to its Interim Results for the 28 week period to 10th October 2024. The retailer now believes it is in a strong position for the coming financial year following investments in its distribution … [Read more...]
Sales team grows at Stockport ingredients supplier
Stockport food ingredients supplier, EHL Ingredients, has announced a new appointment to its sales team as it gears up for expansion. Clevina Dsouza (pictured) joins the team as Sales Administrator, reporting into joint MD, Tasneem Alonzo, and will support the five-strong sales team. She joins … [Read more...]
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