Stockport businesses are being encouraged to share their thoughts on skills gaps and support needs in the their sector as part of work to prepare a new Local Skills Improvement Plan for Greater Manchester. The LSIP is focused on understanding where skills gaps are genuinely being felt by … [Read more...]
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New proposals set out changes for taxi licensing
The UK Government has set out plans to reduce 'out of area' working in reforms to the licensing system for taxi and private-hire vehicle drivers. Under current rules, 263 different local authorities issue licences to taxi and private-hire drivers. Drivers can obtain a licence from any issuing … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes retains Customer Service Excellence accreditation
Stockport Homes has retained its Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation, and achieved its strongest result yet after being first accredited in 2007. The CSE Standard is an independent validation awarded to organisations that consistently demonstrate customer-focused practices, continuous … [Read more...]
Stockport nursery acquired by Dutch childcare giant
Netherlands-headquartered childcare group, Partou, has acquired two nurseries serving Stockport and South Manchester. Little Faces Nursery in Hazel Grove was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted at its last inspection and provides first class early years education and facilities for families in the … [Read more...]
Health and social care businesses invited to January business support events
Two events taking place in January aim to strengthen support to businesses and professionals working in the health and social care sector in Stockport and across Greater Manchester. The events, delivered by the GM Business Growth Hub and partner organisations, will provide practical advice and … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester employers commit to 1000 new T level placements
Greater Manchester employers have committed to supporting technical education in the city-region by pledging over 1,000 additional work placements to T Level students. Achieving this milestone comes after the UK Government gave its backing to the Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc), the … [Read more...]
One Stockport Business Support Hub celebrates successful first year
The One Stockport Business Support Hub is celebrating its first year of providing free expert advice and support to local businesses. It’s been a standout year for Stockport, with the strength of our local economy showing no signs of slowing down. That momentum has been recognised nationally, … [Read more...]
Gold standard for Stockport NHS work experience support
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has achieved the Gold standard in support and training for work experience applicants. The trust, which operates Stepping Hill Hospital and community health services across Stockport, has been assessed to receive NHS England Gold Award for delivering high-quality … [Read more...]
Sponsors sought for 2026 Stockport Business Awards
Founders and organisers of the Stockport Business Awards, CN Chartered Accountants, is inviting fellow Stockport businesses to join them in sponsoring the 2026 awards. Sponsorship of the Stockport Business Awards puts your business in front of senior decision-makers and business leaders across … [Read more...]
Merseyway’s Giving Tree delivers £120,000 worth of Christmas cheer
Stockport shoppers at Merseyway have delivered an incredible £120,000 worth of gifts to thousands of children and families across Stockport and Greater Manchester through the shopping centre's annual Giving Tree campaign. Now in its seventh year at Merseyway Shopping Centre, the Giving Tree – … [Read more...]
Office of the Small Business Commissioner recovers £10 million in late payments
£10 million in late payments has been paid to small businesses following intervention by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner (OSBC) since it was established in 2017. UK Government research has shown late payments cost the UK economy £11 billion per year with 4,000 businesses closing … [Read more...]
Package of works completes as part of Transpennine Route Upgrade
Engineers have delivered a series of major works as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) over the Christmas and New Year that will support faster and more frequent train journeys between Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire. Engineers made a significant progress at a number of key … [Read more...]
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