The Business Secretary has announced the launch of a new service to bring together government advice to better support growth of the UK's small businesses. With only 26% of UK SME employers reporting in 2023 to have sought external advice or information in the last year, the Business Growth … [Read more...]
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West Coast Main Line rail passengers face continued disruption following Storm Darragh
Rail passengers travelling South from Stockport are facing disruption, following damage to the West Coast Mainline in the West Midlands caused by Storm Darragh. Network Rail is urging rail passengers using the line to check with the train operators with regard to alternative travel options or … [Read more...]
Fairhurst Buckley strengthens board
Stockport-based commercial property consultancy and South Manchester’s largest firm of RICS Chartered Surveyors, Fairhurst Buckley, has strengthened its board with the appointment of Luke Atkinson (pictured) as Director. This move reinforces the firm’s response to increasing client demands … [Read more...]
Stockport Council to partner on improving children’s services in Tameside
The Department for Education (DfE) has approved the appointment of Stockport Council to support neighbouring Tameside Council to improve children's services. Recent failed Ofsted inspections and claims of a 'toxic' culture in Tameside's children's services led to the resignations of the borough's … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for £250 million mixed residential neighbourhood, Stockport 8
A planning application has been submitted for an 8 acre, £250 million mixed neighbourhood in Stockport following a detailed community consultation. The proposals have been brought forward by The Stockport 8 LLP – a joint venture of Stockport Council and ECF (itself a joint venture between Homes … [Read more...]
Sharp makes French acquisition
Business technology provider, Sharp Europe, has announced the acquisition of French digital transformation and cloud integration specialist, Apsia, for an undisclosed sum. Apsia, which generated over €22.5 million in revenue in 2022 and has over 150 employees, offers a broad range of services … [Read more...]
Together welcomes new Head of Portfolio
Cheadle-based specialist property lender, Together has announced the appointment of a new Head of Corporate Portfolio within its corporate real estate lending team. Simon Carrier will lead the team of corporate portfolio directors and managers responsible for managing and nurturing its existing … [Read more...]
Turing Innovation Catalyst launches programme to support SMEs to adopt AI
Stockport and Greater Manchester SMEs are invited to join a new pilot programme from the Turing Innovation Catalyst that will support them to explore how AI technology can drive growth. Starting January 2025, The TIC AI Empower Pilot Programme will work with a small number of the city-region's … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham opens Cheadle life sciences manufacturing facility
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has inaugurated a new state-of-the-art life sciences manufacturing facility in Cheadle that is set to create up to 100 new jobs over the next five years. Mr Burnham (pictured left with Seda CEO, Dr Paul Stott) formally opened the new drug product Good … [Read more...]
Handforth retailer outperforms market
Handforth headquartered retailer, Pets at Home Group, outperformed subdued market conditions according to its Interim Results for the 28 week period to 10th October 2024. The retailer now believes it is in a strong position for the coming financial year following investments in its distribution … [Read more...]
Sales team grows at Stockport ingredients supplier
Stockport food ingredients supplier, EHL Ingredients, has announced a new appointment to its sales team as it gears up for expansion. Clevina Dsouza (pictured) joins the team as Sales Administrator, reporting into joint MD, Tasneem Alonzo, and will support the five-strong sales team. She joins … [Read more...]
Northern introduces new Sunday timetable in North West to address high numbers of cancellations
Rail operator, Northern, is to introduce a new Sunday timetable in the North West as part of efforts to address high numbers of cancellations on its weekend services. The train operator says it is to provide passengers with more certainty about those services it will be able to run and to reduce … [Read more...]
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