The Low Pay Commission (LPC) has advised the government to take steps towards uplifting minimum pay for those aged 18-20 to bring it in line with the National Living Wage. In its report published on 27th March, the LPC has recommended considering the case for reducing the NLW age of eligibility, … [Read more...]
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Planning approval for new £350 million Stockport data centre
Kao Data, the specialist developer and operator of data centres engineered for AI and advanced computing, has been granted planning permission by Stockport Council to proceed with its new, 40MW, sustainable data centre in Kenwood Point, Reddish. Described as a significant investment for Stockport … [Read more...]
Stockport ‘on the radar’ as a property investment target, finds BuyAssociation
Stockport is well and truly on the radar as a property investment target, and there’s plenty more to come, finds property investment platform, BuyAssociation. Last week saw the grand opening of the brand-new, £140 million transport interchange in the centre of Stockport, marking a huge … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society buries time capsule to mark 100th year
Stockport mutual, Vernon Building Society, has buried a time capsule with help from pupils at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School to mark its 100-year anniversary on Wednesday 27 March 2024. The time capsule is to remain buried in the school’s peace garden for 100 years, giving school children in … [Read more...]
100,000 football fans expected to fly from Manchester Airport to Germany during Euro 2024
Passengers are expected to jet off to Germany in their thousands from Manchester Airport to cheer on England at the 2024 UEFA European Championships. More than 100,000 people are expected to fly from the Northern hub during the tournament to the eight German cities it serves directly – more than … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester secures funding to improve understanding of night time economy
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and partners have been awarded £300,000 to run a pilot scheme aimed at better understanding the city-region's night-time economy. Money from the Treasury’s Economic Data Innovation Fund (EDIF) will allow a consortium of public bodies, including the … [Read more...]
Stockport Business Awards reveals 2024 Charity Partner
Founders, organisers, and main sponsor CN Chartered Accountants held the official launch of the 2024 Stockport Business Awards, which saw Mentell announced as the awards' charity partner. The launch event on Tuesday 26th March was held at CN Group’s head office, in Cheadle Royal Business Park. … [Read more...]
TFGM highlights benefits of travelling sustainably through #GetOnBoard campaign
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is highlighting the benefits of travelling sustainably over the East period through their #GetOnBoard campaign. Through the campaign, TfGM is sharing how choosing to walk, wheel or cycle, or to catch the bus or tram, offers proven health benefits, and how … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill named safest place in the North West for bowel cancer surgery
New national audit results show that Stepping Hill Hospital is among the safest places in the country for bowel cancer surgery. The new results from National Bowel Cancer Audit (NBOCA) State of the Nation report reveal a 93% survival rate for patients undergoing bowel cancer, compared to the … [Read more...]
Stockport ‘Friends of’ groups honoured in annual Greenspace Awards
Volunteers and ‘Friends of’ groups maintaining parks, allotments, greenspaces and cemeteries in Stockport have been recognised in the annual Greenspace Awards. The awards acknowledge the invaluable work and commitment of those who help to make green spaces in the borough welcoming places for … [Read more...]
Government sets out update on Northern Powerhouse Rail plans
The next steps of development for Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) between Manchester and Liverpool have been announced by Government. The announcement follows extensive engagement with regional leaders and local MPs, as well as the announcement of £12 billion funding reallocated to accelerate the … [Read more...]
Chestergate affordable homes gain planning approval
148 affordable homes in the Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) Town Centre West regeneration area have gained planning approval. Great Places Housing Group’s plans propose a £35 million development on Chestergate, and will be the housing provider's second scheme in the Stockport MDC … [Read more...]
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