The UK Government has announced a £650 million Electric Car Grant scheme, worth up to £3,750 per car, to reduce costs of new zero-emission vehicles. The scheme for car manufacturers aims to close the gap in pricing between electric and petrol and diesel cars and enable more people to be able to … [Read more...]
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Stockport County launches new website
Stockport County has launched a brand-new website, developed in partnership with North West-based agency, Urban Zoo, in a significant step forward in the club's digital strategy. The new website has been built on Urban Zoo's Gamechanger platform and designed specifically with football fans in … [Read more...]
More passengers heading Stateside, finds Manchester Airport
Statistical analysis for Manchester Airport has shown a rise in the number of passengers travelling to and from the United States, and a concurrent boost to the regional economy in the North. Direct passengers between Manchester and the US were up 10% year-on-year in 2024, with 931,000 taking … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester cultural and community projects awarded £300,000 grant funding
Eight cultural projects across the city-region have secured a share of £300,000 from Greater Manchester Combined Authority's (GMCA) Collaborate fund. The fund aims to support organisations and individuals work together in new and innovative ways to strengthen Greater Manchester’s cultural sector. … [Read more...]
Shortlist revealed for the 2025 Stockport Business Awards
Founders, main sponsors and organisers, CN Chartered Accountants, have announced the shortlist for the 2025 Stockport Business Awards. Over 100 entries across the 11 categories were received for this year’s awards and the judging took place on Friday 4th July. This year's judging panel consisted … [Read more...]
Video highlights how Stockport is leading the way in Greater Manchester’s new 10-year vision
As Greater Manchester's Mayor sets out a bold new vision for the region’s future, a dynamic new video highlights how Stockport is leading the way, featuring local legal expert Katie Hodson of SAS Daniels LLP. At the launch of the Greater Manchester Strategy 2025–2035, Mayor Andy Burnham … [Read more...]
Strategic hire strengthens Commercial Property Management Team at Fairhurst Buckley
Fairhurst Buckley, the leading Stockport-based commercial property consultancy and agency and the largest firm of RICS Chartered Surveyors in South Manchester, has made a key addition to its growing team. Peter Flood has joined the firm’s Commercial Property Management department, bringing with … [Read more...]
Dedicated social value partner appointed to manufacturing and innovation campus
CHY Consultancy has been appointed as the dedicated social value partner for MIX MANCHESTER, a planned manufacturing and innovation campus adjacent to Manchester Airport. The team at CHY Consultancy will now work closely with the development team to shape, enhance and embed social value in every … [Read more...]
Understand your business’ obligations during construction projects with Vita Safety webinar
Stockport health and safety consultancy, Vita Safety, is hosting an upcoming webinar to help businesses understand their duties under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM 2015). Whether businesses managing a building refurbishment, office fit-out, or other works may be … [Read more...]
McVitie’s owner announces major investment in Stockport operations
McVitie's owner, pladis, has announced a major investment into its Stockport site as part of a £68 million investment in its factories across the UK. The investment by the group, which also owns the Jacob's, Carr's, and Godiva brands, aims to increase capacity and productivity, and cut CO2 … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport expects busiest summer yet after record-breaking June
More than 3 million passengers travelled through Manchester Airport in June 2025, with numbers set to climb higher as the school summer holidays begin. A total of 3,019,924 passengers travelled into or out of the airport – up by 39,000 on June 2024 – the first time the UK’s global gateway in the … [Read more...]
New mural installed leading up to town centre padel court
A bold and colourful mural now brightens the steps leading up to Stockport town centre's new outdoor Padel court at Life Leisure Grand Central. Designed and painted by Russel Meehan from Qubek Manchester, the mural is a fun and vibrant way to show off the rapidly growing sport, while giving a … [Read more...]
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