The government has announced a £33.6 million investment in the A34 between Cheadle and Handforth to improve the route for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians in Stockport. Announced on June 3rd, the funding for the A34 Corridor Improvement Scheme Phase 1 aims to ease congestion along the route. … [Read more...]
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Over 100 drivers attend TfGM urban driving course to make roads safer for cyclists and pedestrians
More than 100 drivers of HGVs, LGVs and PCVs in Greater Manchester have attended a safe urban driving training course, run by TfGM and the Nationwide Cycling Academy (NCA). The course is designed to help drivers or larger vehicles hone their skills to improve road safety for cyclists and … [Read more...]
Market Place and Underbanks pedestrianisation scheme set to begin
Work is set to start on the pedestrianisation of the Market Place and Underbanks as part of the £1 billion regeneration of the town centre. Pedestrianising these historic parts of the town centre aims to improve visitor experience for residents and businesses alike. The work forms part of a … [Read more...]
Gulf Air to commence direct route to Bahrain from Manchester Airport
Links between the North and the Middle East are to be strengthened further as Gulf Air prepare to begin direct flights between Bahrain and Manchester from 1st June. The two flights a week scheduled for the airline are set to be a boost for businesses, tourism organisations, universities and those … [Read more...]
Emirates launch global recruitment drive in search for cabin crew
Emirates will host interviews for prospective cabin crew in Greater Manchester as the Dubai-based airline launches a global search for staff as the travel sector recovers after the coronavirus pandemic. Manchester is among 30 cities worldwide to host interview days for the airline. Emirates … [Read more...]
Mayor restates call for non-charging Clean Air Zone
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has reconfirmed his ambitions for the city-region's Clean Air Zone to be non-charging in a letter to Environment Secretary, George Eustice. Following the postponement of the plan in light of global supply chain disruption hindering access to new compliant … [Read more...]
Wythenshawe jobs fair to showcase hundreds of vacancies at Manchester Airport
A jobs fair with representation from Manchester Airport and more than a dozen of its on-site partners is to be held at Wythenshawe Forum on Tuesday 24th May. The event has been arranged by airport operator, Manchester Airports Group, in partnership with Manchester City Council, the Department of … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham responds to bus franchising decision appeal
The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham has issued a short statement as bus company Rotala appeals a recent court ruling allowing the city-region to move forward with franchising plans. Despite a legal challenge by Rotala and Stagecoach, a judicial review in March found that the … [Read more...]
New framework on electric vehicle charging infrastructure set to be published
A new framework is set to be published by Transport for the North (TfN) that sets out how local authorities and the private sector can meet the region's needs for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. In a blog post, the sub-national transport authority highlighted the lack off a framework … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport shares positive progress on recruitment ahead of peak summer season
Following a far-reaching recruitment drive, more than 1,600 people applied for jobs at Manchester Airport in April, with 500 new colleagues currently going through security training and vetting processes. 60 new recruits have already joined the operation in April, with a further 200 new recruits … [Read more...]
Four Stockport stations named among Cheshire’s Best Kept
Four railway stations in the borough, Rose Hill, Heaton Chapel, Woodsmoor and Romiley, have been named winners at Cheshire’s Best Kept Stations awards evening. Station groups picked up the awards at an event held at the Grange Theatre in Northwich in April 2022. Rose Hill Station in Marple won … [Read more...]
Timetable changes planned for Northern train services in Stockport
A number of train services through Stockport operated by Northern are to see timetable changes from 15th May 2022. Northern has announced the new schedules, affecting routes across the North of England, as part of its efforts to improve reliability and punctuality for passengers. The new … [Read more...]
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