Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched a new Business Travel Hub to make it easier for businesses to promote sustainable forms of transport for colleagues. The service has been developed from business engagement activity, where employers have told TfGM that it’s been confusing to … [Read more...]
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Latest fall sees inflation drop to lowest level in nearly two and a half years
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported that February 2024 saw inflation fall to its lowest since September 2021, with its headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) now at 3.4%. The fall, down 0.6 percentage points on January's figure, has helped largely by a slowdown in food and drink … [Read more...]
£660 million second Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund launches
Small businesses in Stockport and across the North of England are set to benefit from the launch of the new £660 million Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) II from the British Business Bank. Since the launch of the first Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund in 2017, it has delivered over … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for Marple Community Hub
Stockport Council has submitted a planning application for a £20 million Community Hub in Marple, which will include a new library, swimming pool and fitness suite, and health clinic. The project is being supported by a £20 million of Capital Levelling Up funding, with the development also set to … [Read more...]
FlixBus partners with Belle Vue on new Manchester Airport coach service
Stockport-based coach operator, Belle Vue Manchester, will operate a new twice-daily service to Manchester Airport for express coach network FlixBus. The travel tech company is launching the new service on Thursday 28 March, in time for Easter getaways, and will connect Manchester's Shudehill … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses get specialist support from a new large scale innovation acceleration programme
Businesses in Stockport are set to benefit from bespoke support from a new innovation programme aimed at accelerating commercialisation and growth. Innovation Navigator, launched by the Greater Manchester Business Growth Hub, is focused on turbocharging business innovation projects from delivery … [Read more...]
Work progresses on King Street West affordable homes
Great Places Housing Group has shared how work has progressed on its £16.4 million affordable development at King Street West in Stockport town centre. Cllr Colin Macalister, Stockport Council’s Cabinet Member for Housing, accompanied by Paul Richards, Chief Executive, Stockport Mayoral … [Read more...]
New features to be added to Bee Network app ahead of expansion of bus franchising
Bus passengers across Greater Manchester will see a new journey planner and live bus tracker added to the Bee Network app alongside the expansion of bus franchising to more areas of the city-region on 24th March. The new journey planner is already available on the Bee Network app with a live bus … [Read more...]
Gorvins Solicitors explains the changes to fees at Companies House
With Companies House increasing its fees in May, Christian Mancier (pictured), Partner in the Corporate Commercial team at Stockport's Gorvins Solicitors, explains the changes and what these means for businesses. With effect from the 1st May 2024, Companies House is increasing its fees for … [Read more...]
Spoken word film by Studio 91 is a “love letter to Greater Manchester”
Video production company, Studio 91 Media, has released its latest original project, Ode to Manny, which is described as "a love letter to Greater Manchester". The spoken word film (which can be watched below) was written and produced by Jamie Swaby, one of a team of video producers at Studio 91, … [Read more...]
Stockport wholesaler shares annual results
Stockport headquartered wholesaler, Parfetts, has announced growth in turnover and operating profits in its annual results for the last financial year. In light of its positive performance, the employee-owned wholesaler has rewarded staff over the year with a record 10% pay rise and an overall … [Read more...]
£1 billion town centre regeneration reaches latest milestone as new transport interchange and park open
A new £140 million transport interchange and rooftop park has opened to the public in Stockport as the £1 billion redevelopment of the town centre continues. The modern transport hub is redefining the town’s connectivity and contains a new two-acre park, recently named as Viaduct Park, new … [Read more...]
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