A new temporary library has opened in Marple Scout Hut as part of work to deliver a new community hub and leisure centre for the village. Stockport Council confirmed in an update on the project that the pop-up library will open every Tuesday (12 midday to 6pm) and every Thursday (10am to 4pm). … [Read more...]
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Star Award for long-serving Stockport nurse
A senior nurse in Stockport has received a top national award for her longstanding leadership and care for both patients and colleagues. Carole Sparks (pictured, centre, with with chief nurse Nic Forth, left, and deputy chief nurse Helen Howard, right), Assistant Chief Nurse for Stockport NHS … [Read more...]
GMP appoints new District Commander for Stockport
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has named Chief Superintendent Lewis Hughes as the newest District Commander for Stockport. Since first joining GMP in 2003, Ch Supt Lewis Hughes brings to his new role the knowledge and experience gained in the force's Serious Crime Division managing complex … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Business Property Relief and Family Businesses
Christian Mancier, Commercial and Corporate Partner at Stockport's Gorvins Solicitors, explains how changes announced in the Budget to Agicultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief could affect family businesses and their inheritance tax planning. For well over 30 years, death has … [Read more...]
Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.75%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.75%, the second cut of this year. Economists on the MPC voted 8-1 in favour of the cut, with the decision following the ONS' announcement that CPI inflation fell below the bank's … [Read more...]
UK’s largest onshore wind farm proposed for Greater Manchester
Renewable energy company, Cubico Sustainable Investments, has announced plans to build the UK's largest onshore wind farm in Greater Manchester in a major boost for the North-west's decarbonisation efforts. Situated on the edge of the Rochdale borough of the city-region and next to the existing … [Read more...]
FCA approval for musicMagpie acquisition
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has granted regulatory approval for AO's acquisition of Stockport-headquartered circular economy pioneer, musicMagpie. The £10 million deal was announced at the beginning of October 2024 and would see AO wholly takeover musicMagpie, with shareholders … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to build sustainable supply chains at upcoming Climate Action Business Forum
Stockport who are interested in reducing their environmental impact are invited to join Stockport Council's Climate Action Business Forum. Taking place at Where The Light Gets In in Stockport town centre from 8:30 - 10:30am on Monday, November 18th, the session will focus on building and … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill Hospital to deploy new AI technology to help detect lung cancer
Stepping Hill Hospital is among those that will begin using an new AI (artificial intelligence) technology to help doctors to detect diseases, including lung cancer, quicker. The new technology is being rolled out at seven NHS Trusts across Greater Manchester over the next few months as part of a … [Read more...]
John Lewis Cheadle and Seashell team up for festive event
John Lewis Cheadle is the venue for an exclusive evening on festive fun on Thursday 7th November from 5-8pm in celebration and support of Stockport charity, Seashell. The event, also supported by Marketing Stockport which has helped connect Seashell and John Lewis, promises a range of festive … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester and Cambridge strengthen innovation ties
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has visited Cambridge to agree a new partnership to strengthen links between the cities' innovation ecosystems. Andy Burnham was joined by President and Vice-Chancellor of The University of Manchester, Duncan Ivision; the Mayor of Cambridgeshire and … [Read more...]
Dawn Creative wins SGFE rebranding project
Cheadle Hulme based branding and design agency, Dawn Creative, has announced the win of the contract for an in-depth rebrand for Strategic Growth for Enterprise (SGFE). SGFE works with businesses to help them grow and reach their full potential, through coaching and consultation. Founded in 2017 … [Read more...]
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