Stockport Council will complete its new 250-year lease for Stockport County to remain at Edgeley Park by the end of April, councillors have agreed. The council agreed a new lease for the club in 2022, as club progresses with a significant investment into the ground. Improvements made to the … [Read more...]
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DLUHC and RTPI work to recruit next generation of planning officers
The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) are taking action to address the shortage of Planning Enforcement Officers across councils nationwide. Enforcement officers work within the planning system to safeguard the public and the … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to leadership masterclasses
From February 2024, Instep UK are offering organisations from all sectors in Stockport and across Greater Manchester the opportunity to access fully-funded leadership training for their employees. Leadership Support Programmes include Level 3, 4 and 5 courses, and have been designed to support … [Read more...]
Employers urged to boost support for autistic people
A government-backed review has outlined how UK employers can do more to support autistic people access and stay in employment. DWP figures have found around 30% of working age autistic people are in employment, compared with half of all disabled people and 8 in 10 non-disabled people, despite the … [Read more...]
Metro Mayors call for extension to cost-of-living support in Budget amid financial strain for councils
City-region mayors from across the UK, including Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, have called on the government to extend the Household Support Fund and allow local authorities to continue to support residents with the high cost-of-living ahead of the March Budget. In a joint letter to the … [Read more...]
New service to help Greater Manchester businesses navigate its innovation ecosystem
A new 'Innovation Ecosystem Navigation Service' has been announced to help businesses and entrepreneurs in Greater Manchester to access innovation support. The service will help firms to accelerate new ideas into commercial products and services, and is begin delivered by the Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
Seashell take part in anniversary event for inclusive cycling programme
Stockport charity, Seashell, were among organisations represented at a British Cycling event held to mark the first anniversary of its inclusive cycling programme. Since launching, the Limitless programme has helped over 50 clubs across the country to break down barriers, and enabled people of … [Read more...]
UK to host UN-backed centre for circular economy research
The UK will establish the world’s first United Nations-backed centre for the research and development of the circular economy. The establishment of the International Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Resource Management in the Circular Economy in the UK recognises the country's existing … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on improving journeys along A6 corridor
Stockport Council is consulting over improving journeys on the A6 corridor from the Manchester Boundary to Stockport Town Centre. Working in partnership with Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), the council is exploring options to make roads safer, improve bus journeys, and make it easier to … [Read more...]
Development partnership behind Stockport 8 raises £200 million to back future regeneration schemes
ECF, the development partnership of Homes England, Muse, and Legal & General which is bringing forward the Stockport 8 regeneration scheme in the town centre, has expanded with the injection of an additional £200 million funding. The partnership, first established as English Cities Fund in … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations unveils new website
Pure Innovations, a Stockport charity seeking to improve the employment rate for people with a learning difficulty, has launched a new website. The employment rate for people with a learning difficulty is 4.8%, and the launch of Pure Innovations new website is just one step towards flipping this … [Read more...]
Turkish Airlines to launch additional Manchester to Istanbul flights
Turkish Airlines is adding more weekly flights from Manchester Airport to Istanbul to meet increased passenger demand from visitors to the city. Istanbul is among the most visited cities in the world, welcoming more than 20 million visitors in 2023, up by a quarter on the previous year. … [Read more...]
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