Changes have been announced to T Level industry placements that will expand opportunities for businesses to offer placements for students. In line with industry trends and real-life hybrid working practices most students will now be able to complete up to 20% of their placement hours remotely, … [Read more...]
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Northern introduces new Sunday timetable in North West to address high numbers of cancellations
Rail operator, Northern, is to introduce a new Sunday timetable in the North West as part of efforts to address high numbers of cancellations on its weekend services. The train operator says it is to provide passengers with more certainty about those services it will be able to run and to reduce … [Read more...]
Stockport Council is supporting Small Business Saturday
Stockport Council is among the organisations backing Small Business Saturday on 7th December and encouraging residents to shop locally this Christmas. Small Business Saturday UK is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which celebrates small business success and encourages consumers to support … [Read more...]
Arc opens Christmas shop
Stockport arts and mental health charity, Arc, has opened its Christmas shop in the Hat Works in Stockport town centre, open Thursdays & Fridays 10am – 4pm, Saturdays 11am – 3pm, until 20th December. As the festive period approaches, Arc is inviting Stockport shoppers to consider supporting … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester strengthens India ties
A delegation of representatives from the Manchester India Partnership (MIP) took part in a multi-city trade and tourism mission to bolter economic and cultural connections with the country. The trip coincided with news that Greater Manchester would be home to a new Indian Consular presence, … [Read more...]
Bee Network moves forward with plans to cut transport costs
Applications are to open on Thursday 5th December for a new annual Bee Network bus ticket available through Greater Manchester credit unions as part of plans to keep transport costs affordable. From Thursday 5th December, people will be able to apply for an annual pass at one of nine … [Read more...]
New alliance to address Greater Manchester electrotechnical skills shortages
Education providers, trade bodies, businesses, local government and the city-region's Chamber of Commerce are partnering on work to address the electrotechnical skills shortages in Greater Manchester. The Electrotechnical Training and Careers Alliance comprises electrical businesses, education … [Read more...]
Town centre affordable apartments scheme moves forward
Plans for a scheme of 24 affordable apartments off Higher Hillgate in Stockport town centre are to move forward following progress towards a compulsory purchase order for part of the site. Stockport Homes Group originally submitted plans in December 2022 for the single three-storey block of 17 … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust launches new skills programme for unemployed adults
Stockport County Community Trust is delivering a new training and skills programme for unemployed adults who aspire to work in football. Funded by the UK Government through Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Adult Learning Within Reach (WEA), the Get Into Football programme aims to help … [Read more...]
Stockport Interchange picks up two awards from royal Royal Town Planning Institute
Stockport’s state-of-the-art transport interchange and rooftop Viaduct Park has scooped yet more industry awards, this time being honoured by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). The centrepiece of the Stockport town centre's ongoing £1 billion regneration won the much coveted Silver Jubilee … [Read more...]
Australia becomes first country to introduce a minimum age for social media
Lawmakers in Australia have seen the country become the first in the world to introduce a minimum age for creating a social media account. The law passed by the Australian Senate will require social media sites to only be accessible to those over 16, and face fines of up to AU$49.5 million … [Read more...]
High Streets Task Force completes work to address challenges facing town centres
The High Streets Task Force (HSTF) has concluded its five-year programme, marking a significant milestone in efforts to revitalise England’s town centres. Established in response to a recommendation by the Expert Panel chaired by retail leader Sir John Timpson, the Task Force has delivered … [Read more...]
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