Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, and the Leader of Stockport Council, Cllr Elise Wilson have officially marked the start of work on the new Stockport Interchange mixed-use development. The pair were in attendance at site on Thursday 17th March to officially launch construction work of the … [Read more...]
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Bank of England raises interest rates to 0.75%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has voted to increase interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 0.75%. The rise is the second increase in interest rates in 2022, and restores the base rate to its pre-pandemic level. The rate is now back at its joint highest level since March … [Read more...]
Business Growth Hub return as Stockport Business Awards category sponsor for second year
Organisers, Clarke Nicklin, have welcomed back GC Business Growth Hub as a category sponsor for the second year running at the 2022 Stockport Business Awards. GC Business Growth Hub are a community of specialists with a passion to help a wide range of businesses from all different sectors by … [Read more...]
Community Computers shares impact of Stockport IT recycling scheme
Stockport's DigiKnow alliance has revealed the environmental and social impact of its Community Computers IT recycling programme. The initiative is run by Stockport charity Renewal North West, which became part of the DigiKnow network to help address digital exclusion in the borough. Over the … [Read more...]
Stockport cybersecurity specialist appoints new Sales Director
Specialist IT cybersecurity distributor, Stockport based Distology, has expanded its senior team with the appointment of Sales Director, Rob Darby. Rob brings 20 years of tech sector knowledge and experience to the firm, based at One St Peter's Square in the town centre; he has previously held … [Read more...]
Cheadle train station plans take next step forward
Plans for a new £9 million train station for Cheadle have moved forward as Stockport Council agrees to submit its business case to government to have final sign off on the scheme. Stockport Council's Cabinet met on Tuesday 15th March and gave their approval of the plans, which are being funded by … [Read more...]
InsurTech award win for Stockport technology firm
Stockport technology firm, CDL, has won the InsurTech Award for Networks at the National Insurance Awards 2022. Organised by Insurance Today, and supported by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), the awards celebrate the best in insurance provision and management in the UK. The winners … [Read more...]
Together backs Stockport church conversion
Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has backed the conversion of a deconsecrated Stockport church into a scheme of nine apartments. Local landmarks including pubs, churches, post offices and banks which dotted the UK’s highstreets have become prime property investment spots for developers, … [Read more...]
HMRC warns against Self Assessment scams
Self Assessment taxpayers are being urged to be wary of scammers looking to steal money or personal information by posing as HMRC. Last year, more than 570,000 instances of scams were reported to HMRC, particularly shortly after the 31st January Self Assessment deadline, with those taxpayers most … [Read more...]
Stockport secures additional funding for family social services digital project
Stockport Council has received £336,400 from the Local Digital Fund to continue development of its Family Context tool for social services. Funds provided by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) will support the toll for social workers that provides them with … [Read more...]
Bus franchising to be rolled out in Stockport in 2024 under new timeline
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has announced a new timeline for bringing bus services in the city-region under increased local authority control, with franchising now set to reach Stockport by the end of 2024. The new timeline will see plans for a London-style public transport system … [Read more...]
Creative Campus planned for Stockport after winning £2.63 million culture funding
Stockport Council has been awarded a grant of £2.63 million from the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) to deliver a Creative Campus in town centre, transforming it into a new digital arts neighbourhood. The award is part of a share of the £48 million Cultural Investment Fund … [Read more...]
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