Power network operator, Stockport based Electricity North West, has submitted its plans to improve its response to storms to the energy sector regulator, Ofgem. Electricity North West is seeking £35 million to fund seven programmes which will enhance network reliability when adverse weather hits … [Read more...]
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Local charities benefit from almost £40,000 from Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund
22 charities and not-for-profit groups from areas within 10 miles of Manchester Airport are celebrating being awarded grants of up to £3,000 for their projects. The donations follow the latest meeting of trustees of Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund, which has now made more than £4 … [Read more...]
Stockport Council sets its 2024/25 Revenue Budget
Stockport Council has set its 2024/25 Revenue Budget following approval at the Budget Council meeting held on Thursday, 22 February 2024. Cllr Mark Hunter, Leader of Stockport Council, said: “Everybody knows how challenging the financial situation is for local authorities at the moment as the … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for 17 storey apartment scheme on town centre pub site
Plans have been submitted for a 17 storey apartment block of 76 homes to be built on the site of The George pub in Stockport town centre. Developers, Provincial Land, are proposing demolishing the existing pub, which has been closed since 2017, on the corner of Heaton Lane and the A6 Wellington … [Read more...]
Together announces strong quarterly profits, further loan book growth
Cheadle-headquartered property lender, Together, has posted a profit of £47.7 million in the quarter to December 31st, as its loan book increased to £6.8 billion. The financial group, which was founded 50 years ago has become one of the leading UK’s non-bank lenders, announced average monthly … [Read more...]
Handforth health club chain reports strong revenue growth
Handforth Dean-based health club chain, Total Fitness, saw its revenues grow to nearly £40 million in 12 months to June 2023, its latest financial results have revealed. Annual revenues grew to £39.9 million (up from £36 million in the previous year) at the gym group, which has 15 sites across … [Read more...]
Handforth roads improvement scheme completes ahead of schedule
Cheshire East Council has completed improvement work two-and-a-half weeks ahead of schedule on roads serving businesses and residents in Handforth on the Stockport-Cheshire border. The project, which began on January 8th 2024, has delivered enhanced cycling and pedestrian provision, with wider … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Charity supports neonatal family room improvements
Family rooms in the neonatal department of Stepping Hill Hospital have been upgraded thanks to support from Stockport NHS Charity. The homely rooms with comfortable beds provide much needed rest for parents who want to stay near their babies. New sleeper chairs can be made into a single bed … [Read more...]
Cityheart makes further hires as national regeneration projects expand
Cityheart, the housing, regeneration and placemaking development specialist, which is delivering Stockport Interchange residential scheme and the 442-home Royal George Village (pictured), has made two senior appointments to further bolster its growing team and extend its presence across the … [Read more...]
Bee Network prepares for second phase of bus franchising
The second phase of Bee Network franchised bus services in Greater Manchester will launch on 24th March, alongside improvements to the Bee Network app. Yellow Bee Network buses will take to the roads in Oldham, Rochdale and parts of Bury, Salford and north Manchester on Sunday 24th March, … [Read more...]
Daikin UK partners with Greater Manchester colleges on green heating training
Daikin UK has partnered with Greater Manchester colleges on training for tutors and staff to support the next generation of green heating installers. In partnership with Quantum Group, which is installing renewable technology training facilities countrywide designed to upskill built environment … [Read more...]
Gold standard status for Stepping Hill joint replacement surgery
Joint replacement surgery at Stepping Hill Hospital has received confirmation in its commitment to patient safety in joint replacement surgery by receiving a top national rating. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, has been named as a ‘gold standard’ National Joint Registry … [Read more...]
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