Future expansion plans for the Bee Network have been outlined by Greater Manchester leaders, including plans to bring local rail services in Stockport under local control, and further expansion of the Metrolink using existing rail infrastructure. As the fastest-growing city-region in the UK, the … [Read more...]
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Belle Vue Manchester to create 40 jobs in next phase of expansion
Stockport-based bus and coach hire company, Belle Vue Manchester is gearing up for its next phase of expansion with 40 new jobs across its operations. The additional roles include those of transport director, a dedicated FlixBus manager, a garage manager and more than 30 additional drivers, as … [Read more...]
Tandem Investments welcome more new tenants to STOK
Tandem Investment's STOK, the 60,000 sq ft mixed use office, retail and leisure building in Stockport, is to welcome another two new tenants to the former M&S store. STOK has agreed terms with Starbucks for a new café on the ground floor fronting Merseyway where it will take 2,263 sq ft on a … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: HR as ‘Insurance’ in Business Setup and Employee Management
When setting up a business and taking on employees, one of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects is the foundation of human resources (HR), Anne Begley from Stockport-based HR consultancy, Lomarton, explains. Just as you wouldn’t drive a car without insurance or go on holiday without … [Read more...]
Second community conversation launches on updated Stockport 8 masterplan
A second community conversation on the £250 million plans for Stockport 8, a mixed residential neighbourhood to the west of Stockport town centre, has launched. Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and ECF – a joint venture between Homes England, Legal & General and Muse – have … [Read more...]
Prospect of interest rate cuts drives optimism among property investors, finds Handelsbanken
Property investors are cautiously optimistic and focusing on the prospect of interest rate cuts ahead of UK and global political issues, according to a new study by Handelsbanken. The relationship bank's 2024 Property Investor Report, based on exclusive insights from UK property investors with an … [Read more...]
First steels erected in £27 million Cheadle College redevelopment
Work has begun to construct the steel framework on a £27 million redevelopment plot at Cheadle College, set to complete in summer 2025. The first steels were signed by students, colleagues and partners before being lifted into place by contractor Willmott Dixon. The new campus will provide a … [Read more...]
Stockport community projects benefit almost £1 million in funding
Stockport community groups and organisations are celebrating again after receiving a share of £989,000 from the Government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). A total of 39 community projects in the town will benefit in this round of funding, which will empower our communities and celebrate all … [Read more...]
Stockport charity seeks input into history project to mark 70th anniversary
Stockport-based charity, Supportability, is seeking stories from those who have experienced the organisation's work over its 70-year history. Established in 1953 to support people in Stockport with a wide range of disabilities, Supportability has secured the backing of the National Lottery … [Read more...]
New Chancellor announces changes to planning to support economic growth
Newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has announced a number of changes to planning rules as part of efforts to drive economic growth. Rachel Reeves, the first woman to take on the job in the UK's history, set out ambitions to deliver over 1.5 million new homes and support … [Read more...]
Shortlist announced for 2024 Stockport Business Awards
Founders, main sponsors and organisers, CN Chartered Accountants, have announced the 2024 Stockport Business Awards shortlist after over 100 entries were submitted across 13 categories. The judging panel consisted of representatives from founders & organisers CN Chartered Accountants, … [Read more...]
British Business Bank launches Growth Guarantee Scheme for SMEs
SMEs in the North West will be able to continue to access finance to support investment and growth following the launch of the Growth Guarantee Scheme from the British Business Bank. The scheme, the successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme introduced after the Covid-19 pandemic, is expected to … [Read more...]
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