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St Ann’s Hospice Appoints Capital Campaign Director

Greater Manchester charity St Ann’s Hospice has announced the appointment of HOME's Marla Cunningham as its new Capital Campaign Director.  Marla starts 2019 in the brand new role, which will see her lead a bold and ambitious project to help ensure St Ann’s can continue providing its world-class … [Read more...]

Applications to Stockport Local Fund Exceeds Expectations

With the second round of applications now closed, Stockport Council have reported that the number of applications received for the Stockport Local Fund once again exceeded expectations. Stockport Council would like to thank everyone who applied to Stockport Local Fund, attended the workshops and … [Read more...]

Stockport to Benefit from Mayoral Development Corporation

Stockport is set to benefit from a national first and Andy Burnham's Mayoral Development Corporation, the first time MDC powers have been used to regenerate a town centre. Greater Manchester’s leaders have outlined radical plans to ensure the city-region can thrive at a time of national uncertainty … [Read more...]

Belle Vue Coaches Boost Fleet with £650,000 Investment

Bus and coach hire firm Belle Vue Manchester has invested £650,000 to expand its fleet as it gears up for growth in 2019. The Stockport-based operator has acquired two double-decker executive coaches and a wheelchair-accessible coach. Managing director Phil Hitchen said the 85-seater Van Hool … [Read more...]

Stockport Based Together Starts 2019 on a High

Stockport based Together is starting 2019 on a high having successfully raised and refinanced £2.8bn in 12 months. In 2018, Together, one of the top financial services institutions in the North West and one of the UK’s leading specialist lenders, raised and refinanced over £2.8bn of debt facilities … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes Board Member in New Year Honours

Jenny Osbourne, Board Member at Stockport Homes, has received an MBE in the 2019 New Year Honours List. The award recognises Jenny's long-standing commitments to social housing and tenant services. Jenny, who has served the Board for the last four years at Stockport Homes and also for the … [Read more...]

Stockport to Retain Local Assistance Scheme

Stockport Council is to retain the Stockport Local Assistance Scheme - SLAS - following consultation with residents and stakeholders.  Stockport Council continues to face financial challenges to address a funding gap of £47 million over the next four years and has issued a statement on the future … [Read more...]

New Year, New Start for Your Business?

The new year is the perfect time to plan a new start for your business or to turn your business idea into reality. Are you wanting to turn your business idea into reality or take your company to the next level this year?  If so, Stockport Business and Innovation Centre’s (SBIC) new co-working … [Read more...]

Change here for Stockport in 2019

All trains are obliged to stop at Stockport and it's certainly going to be a year of further change for Stockport in 2019. As reported throughout the year and summarised in the Manchester Evening News,  Stockport is undergoing the biggest transformation in it's history as £1bn is being invested to … [Read more...]

On the Beach increases offline marketing spend with new campaign

When many companies are looking to online for the bulk of their marketing spend, it's encouraging to see offline marketing spend still a major part of the channel mix to maximise on reaching audiences. On the Beach, the UK’s leading beach holiday specialist, hit TV screens on Christmas Day with the … [Read more...]

Entries for Stockport Local Fund close on Sunday!

If you have a great idea for your neighbourhood, there are just 5 days left to apply to Stockport Local Fund.  Applications to Stockport Local Fund can be submitted until midnight on Sunday 6th January 2019 at: https://www.stockport.gov.uk/slf. The online application process is quick and easy - you … [Read more...]