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GMCA awarded £1.1M to support children in Greater Manchester

More than £1.1 million has been awarded to fund a new project in Greater Manchester aimed at supporting children and young people at risk of exploitation or abuse. The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) successfully applied for money from the Government’s Trusted Relationship Fund to … [Read more...]

Stockport defends £45m Redrock leisure complex

News that Redrock Stockport has been shortlisted by Business Design magazine for The Carbuncle Cup has been dismissed by many Stockport residents who welcome the new leisure complex as part of Stockport's £1bn investment programme.  Prior to opening, Councillors said Redrock, which has a 10-screen … [Read more...]

£300 start up grant for careers in childminding

People looking for careers in childminding need look no further than in Stockport where help is available to get started.  If you like working with children and want a career that offers the flexibility to fit work around your family’s needs then looking at careers in childminding could be the … [Read more...]

Clarke Nicklin welcome new pension fraud campaign

Stockport based advisory firm Clarke Nicklin Financial Planning have welcomed the pension regulators regulators new pension fraud campaign. Pension fraud has hit the headlines once more as latest figures reveal that victims of pension scammers lost an average of £91,000 each in 2017. This has … [Read more...]

CMA independent survey lists Handelsbanken top for SMEs

Handelsbanken has been named the most recommended for SMEs in the Competition and Markets Authority's - CMA's independent survey. Handelsbanken Stockport credits Handelsbanken’s decentralised model and strong customer relationships for its top ranking. Handelsbanken, the local relationship bank … [Read more...]

Acacia Homecare opens new franchise in Stockport

Acacia Homecare has launched a new service in Stockport creating up to 20 new jobs over the next 12 months. Run by Amy Stone, the new franchise Acacia Homecare Stockport has just been awarded with it’s CQC registration and is ready to start taking on customers as well as staff. Currently … [Read more...]

Dawn breaks on a Brand Workshop

Stockport’s Dawn Creative, a brand, design, digital and motion agency, are running a Brand Workshop this September. The event aims to help Business Owners & Marketing Managers take dedicated time out to consider their brand. It's for business owners that are looking to grow their business, … [Read more...]

80 Oak Trees Celebrate Manchester Airport 80th Birthday

Communities across the region are being given the chance to apply for a commemorative oak tree and time capsule as part of Manchester Airport 80th birthday celebrations. The UK’s third largest airport announced earlier in the year its intention to plant 80 oak trees to mark the milestone, as part … [Read more...]

New family ‘wave’ announced by Stockport’s Tough Tribe event

Organisers of ‘Tough Tribe’, one of the UK’s premier obstacle course races (OCR), have announced a new feature for Stockport's Tough Tribe 2018 - two dedicated ‘family waves’ specially designed to encourage families to participate together. Is your family one of the toughest in Stockport? Now is … [Read more...]

Over 3000 iDEA Digital Badges gained in Stockport

Learners in Stockport have won 3,077 iDEA Digital badges between them, with 51 people having gone further still and achieved their Bronze Award! Over 3,000 people in Stockport are developing their digital, enterprise and employability skills by collecting iDEA digital badges. iDEA is The Duke of … [Read more...]

£3,000 Gigabit Broadband scheme for Greater Manchester SMEs

SMEs based in Greater Manchester can now benefit from grants of up to £3000 to get full fibre gigabit broadband installed as part of a £2 million trial taking place in four areas around the UK. Gigabit broadband vouchers can be used by small businesses and the local communities surrounding them to … [Read more...]

GoodGym Stockport fitness launches today

Local residents can do a good deed and get fit at the same time with GoodGym Stockport, the borough’s newest fitness offering, which launches today, Tuesday 28th August 2018. GoodGym runners have carried out good deeds to help older people and community organisations throughout the UK. GoodGym aims … [Read more...]