Greater Manchester's Green Spaces Fund has announced the 19 community-led projects across the city-region that will receive a share of £500,000 from its latest funding round, including three in Stockport. Since its launch in 2022, the Green Spaces Fund has invested approximately £3.5 million into … [Read more...]
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Stockport battery energy storage facilities begins operations
Clean energy company, Masdar, has begun operations at a 20-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Stockport, which can store enough electricity to power 20,000 homes for over two hours. The site on Welkin Road is the first project to be completed by the Abu Dhabi-based business … [Read more...]
All sections of Manchester Airport’s £1.3 billion super terminal open to the public
A new section of the departure lounge at Manchester Airport's Terminal 2 has welcomed its first passengers, who now have access to a “Boutique Mall” that is home to an airport-first Fever Tree cocktail and champagne bar. The area leads to a new World Duty Free store, which brings a host of new … [Read more...]
Arc symposium to explore how creativity can support mental health in the workplace
Stockport arts and mental health charity, Arc, is hosting a half-day symposium to explore how creativity can support mental health and wellbeing in the workplace, for staff and the people they work with. Over the past 30 years of running successful arts for mental health programmes, Arc has … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to nominate and train a Carer Champion
Stockport charity, Signpost for Carers, is inviting local businesses to take advantage of its Think Carer – Carer Champion Workplace Training Programme to help support unpaid carers within their workforce. Signpost for Carers has been awarded funding through the Economic Inactivity Trailblazer … [Read more...]
Claims management company faces FCA investigation
SK-area claims management company, The Claims Protection Agency Ltd., is under investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) following concerns over its advertising and sales tactics in regard to motor finance claims. The business, which has traded under names including My Claim Group, … [Read more...]
10 million visitors makes 2025 a milestone year for Merseyway
Stockport's Merseyway Shopping Centre is celebrating a landmark year in 2025, with footfall topping 10 million, a 40% year-on-year increase. At a time when many UK shopping centres are facing declining footfall, Merseyway’s performance reflects a fundamental shift in how the centre is being used. … [Read more...]
Stockport nurse named NHS Christmas Hero for decade of care at The Wellspring
A Stockport nurse has been named an NHS Greater Manchester Christmas Hero for her outstanding care of people experiencing homelessness. Sheilagh Armstrong, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner with Mastercall, an NHS urgent care provider, has spent the past ten years working three days a week at The … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport charity flight takes children on search for Santa
An annual charity flight from Manchester Airport took more than 120 local children on a magical journey to find Father Christmas. Childflight, a North-West children’s charity which provides flights and holidays for children who are unwell or living in challenging circumstances, teamed up with … [Read more...]
Stockport’s fostering families celebrated at Christmas Tree Festival
Stockport Council’s fostering team has taken part in this year's Christmas Tree Festival at St Paul's Church in Heaton Moor to help celebrate fostering families across the borough. Running on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout December, the festival highlights local creativity and community spirit … [Read more...]
Bank of England announces cut to interest rates
The Bank of England has announced it has cut its base interest rates to 3.75%, bringing interest rates to their lowest level since early 2023. Economists on the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which is responsible for setting interest rates, voted 5-4 in favour of the cut, with the … [Read more...]
Draft Local Plan consultation closes Sunday 21st December
Stockport residents have until 11.59pm on Sunday 21st December 2025 to share their comments on the council's Draft Local Plan before the consultation closes. The Local Plan is a legal document all local authorities must produce to guide plans for the area’s development needs, including for homes … [Read more...]
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