The Trafford College Group, with five campuses across Greater Manchester including three in Stockport, has topped the medal charts for England at the WorldSkills UK National Finals. The competition celebrates the best in young talent from across the United Kingdom in disciplines ranging from … [Read more...]
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Stockport rail staff nominated for national awards
Two Stockport residents, who work for rail operator Northern, have been nominated for national awards for their contributions to local rail services. Darin Astbury (R) and Becky Styles (L), who work for the train operator Northern, have both been nominated for RailStaff Awards - a scheme that … [Read more...]
Historic England highlights retrofitting skills shortages
Historic England is calling for more action to be taken to address skills shortages in retrofitting buildings to ensure older properties can be made more energy efficient, following the publication of new data on the scale of work needed to ensure pre-1919 buildings meet net zero standards. Data … [Read more...]
Belle Vue expands partnership with FlixBus
Stockport-based coach operator, Belle Vue Manchester, is expanding its partnership with express coach network FlixBus to launch three new routes. Belle Vue will run daily services between Manchester and York, Birmingham and Leicester from Spring 2024 as it expands its operations in the express … [Read more...]
Kao Data appoints Jargon Group to build northern profile
Specialist data centre developer, Kao Data, has appointed the MediaCityUK-based PR team of the Jargon Group to help build awareness of its £350 million investment in the North of England. Kao Data is partnering with the Jargon Group to support communications around its plans for a 40MW data … [Read more...]
Local business community gathers for official launch of Merseyway Innovation Centre
Entrepreneurs, business leaders, political representatives and more from across Stockport recently gathered to celebrate the official launch of the new Merseyway Innovation Centre. To mark the opening of the office and meeting space based in the heart of Stockport town centre, the event welcomed … [Read more...]
Stockport Council calls for funding decision to make borough’s stations accessible
Stockport Council is calling on government to ensure the borough receives funding to ensure train stations can be made accessible for all. Four is stations in Stockport – Woodsmoor, Davenport, Bredbury and Woodley – are among those across Greater Manchester without step-free access and among … [Read more...]
Business owners largely ill prepared for unexpected offers from corporate buyers, finds Azets
50% of business exits have stemmed from an unexpected approach from a buyer, however many business owners have failed to maximise shareholder value because they are ill prepared for the ‘tap on a shoulder’ approach, according to research by Azets. The top 10 accountancy firm's data is based on a … [Read more...]
British Gas announces 700 new jobs in UK contact centres
Utilities provider, British Gas, has announced a major recruitment drive that will create 700 new jobs in its UK contact centres in Stockport, Leicester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Cardiff. In addition to the new jobs, existing staff at its sites in Stockport and around the country will get additional … [Read more...]
Stockport Council relaunches cost of living voucher scheme
Stockport Council has reintroduced a Winter Support Voucher scheme to assist thousands of families in the borough as part of its Warm and Well initiative to address the impact of the high cost of living. The scheme is funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester awarded £3 million for road maintenance
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is to receive an additional £3 million to support road maintenance and repairs in the city-region. Funding is part of £8.3 billion to local authorities across the country that has been redirected following the cancellation of HS2 between Birmingham and … [Read more...]
New information hub to launch to help Stockport businesses connect with finance and investment
Stockport businesses of all sizes can now access information to help in finding finance and investment via an new service from the Growth Company. SimpliFi offers clear and accessible information about the available finance options available to businesses, including equity investments, debt … [Read more...]
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