Cheadle-headquartered property lender, Together, has posted a profit of £47.7 million in the quarter to December 31st, as its loan book increased to £6.8 billion. The financial group, which was founded 50 years ago has become one of the leading UK’s non-bank lenders, announced average monthly … [Read more...]
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Handforth health club chain reports strong revenue growth
Handforth Dean-based health club chain, Total Fitness, saw its revenues grow to nearly £40 million in 12 months to June 2023, its latest financial results have revealed. Annual revenues grew to £39.9 million (up from £36 million in the previous year) at the gym group, which has 15 sites across … [Read more...]
Citizens Advice SORT Group calls for support ahead of digital landline transition
Citizens Advice services in Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford (SORT) are calling to ensure everyone in Greater Manchester has the necessary support when landline phone connections switch to a digital network. The UK’s telephone network is being upgraded, and landline services are changing. … [Read more...]
Short-term lets rules to be strengthened in planning reforms
Property owners will be required to seek planning permission for future short-term lets under new changes to planning rules proposed by government. The reforms will give local authorities greater powers to limit the proliferation of new short-term lets, such as Airbnb apartments or holiday … [Read more...]
King Charles III banknotes to enter circulation from June 2024
Banknotes carrying a portrait of King Charles III will enter circulation from June 2024, the Bank of England has confirmed. From 5th June 2024, banknotes with a portrait of the King will appear on the £5, £10, £20, and £50 notes. No other changes to the design will be made. Polymer banknotes … [Read more...]
Handforth roads improvement scheme completes ahead of schedule
Cheshire East Council has completed improvement work two-and-a-half weeks ahead of schedule on roads serving businesses and residents in Handforth on the Stockport-Cheshire border. The project, which began on January 8th 2024, has delivered enhanced cycling and pedestrian provision, with wider … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Charity supports neonatal family room improvements
Family rooms in the neonatal department of Stepping Hill Hospital have been upgraded thanks to support from Stockport NHS Charity. The homely rooms with comfortable beds provide much needed rest for parents who want to stay near their babies. New sleeper chairs can be made into a single bed … [Read more...]
Cityheart makes further hires as national regeneration projects expand
Cityheart, the housing, regeneration and placemaking development specialist, which is delivering Stockport Interchange residential scheme and the 442-home Royal George Village (pictured), has made two senior appointments to further bolster its growing team and extend its presence across the … [Read more...]
New statutory Code of Practice aims to end ‘fire and rehire’
Controversial 'fire and rehire' employment practices will be blocked under a new statutory Code of Practice for businesses. 'Fire and rehire' refers to the practice when an employer dismisses and employee in order to re-engage them on a new contract, typically for the purposes of introducing less … [Read more...]
Bee Network prepares for second phase of bus franchising
The second phase of Bee Network franchised bus services in Greater Manchester will launch on 24th March, alongside improvements to the Bee Network app. Yellow Bee Network buses will take to the roads in Oldham, Rochdale and parts of Bury, Salford and north Manchester on Sunday 24th March, … [Read more...]
Daikin UK partners with Greater Manchester colleges on green heating training
Daikin UK has partnered with Greater Manchester colleges on training for tutors and staff to support the next generation of green heating installers. In partnership with Quantum Group, which is installing renewable technology training facilities countrywide designed to upskill built environment … [Read more...]
Gold standard status for Stepping Hill joint replacement surgery
Joint replacement surgery at Stepping Hill Hospital has received confirmation in its commitment to patient safety in joint replacement surgery by receiving a top national rating. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, which runs the hospital, has been named as a ‘gold standard’ National Joint Registry … [Read more...]
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