Stockport Council has set out how it plans to spend its £788 million budget during the financial year 2024/25 on the provision of a wide range of services to Stockport residents. Spending includes £264 million for schools which will be met by dedicated government grants, and £65 million on the … [Read more...]
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County announces partnership with local Porsche centres
Stockport County FC has announced a new sponsorship deal with two local Stratstone car dealerships, which will run until June 2025. Porsche Centre Stockport and Porsche Centre Wilmslow will take over the naming rights of the club’s premium FK Lounge at Edgeley Park, now officially rebranded as … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer makes training commitment
Stockport manufacturer, BFT Automation, has announced a new commitment to training following research by the company found 88% of installers think manufacturers have a role to play in developing skills. The customer research took place ahead of National Careers Weeks, which is running from 4th to … [Read more...]
Mayor of Stockport’s Charity Ball to return to Town Hall ballroom
Stockport Town Hall's ballroom will once again host a Charity Ball, organised by the Mayor of Stockport, Cllr Graham Greenhalgh. The ball will take place from 7pm on Friday 5 April 2024 in the Ballroom at Stockport Town Hall, Edward Street, Stockport, SK1 3XE. This year's event will support … [Read more...]
Australian pension fund plans further £8 billion investment in UK by 2030
Australian Super, the country's largest pension fund, is expected to invest an additional £8 billion and take its total investment in the UK to £18 billion by 2030. AustralianSuper currently has around £8 billion already invested in the UK, and holds a further £2.5 billion in UK-listed equities, … [Read more...]
Green Skills Hub opens at Stockport College
A brand-new Green Skills Hub has opened its doors at Stockport College in a bid to tackle the UK’s green skills gap and boost the region’s net zero push. The facility was officially launched by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and will provide Stockport students with a theoretical … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for redevelopment of Stanley Green self-storage facility site after 2022 fire
Planning permission is being sought to build 10 retail units and two drive-through food and drink outlets on Stanley Green Trading Estate following the demolition of the Armadillo self-storage facility. Demolition of the Armadillo self-storage facility took place following severe fire damage to … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester launches energy saving advice service for residents as part of net-zero push
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and partner organisations have announced the launch a new support service to help residents save energy as part of the city-region's efforts to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2038. The Feel the Benefit campaign aims to help residents understand how … [Read more...]
£360 million investment announced for manufacturing and life sciences sectors
The Chancellor has announced a £360 million investment package into the UK's life sciences and manufacturing sectors ahead of the Spring Budget. Funding will go to support organisations and projects delivering technological advances in areas that are key to economic growth, such as health … [Read more...]
EY forecasts widening economic gap between UK regions
Big four accountancy firm, EY, has forecast a return to steady economic growth through 2024 to 2027, but expects the gap between UK regions and London and the South East to widen. In the February EY UK Regional Economic Forecast, the UK overall is expected to see annual average growth of 1.9% … [Read more...]
Marple residents to vote on new local planning guidance
A referendum will take place on 21st March 2024 that will give Marple residents the opportunity to vote on whether the proposed Marple Neighbourhood Plan will be adopted and inform future planning decisions in the village. Developed by the Marple Neighbourhood Forum, a group of volunteer … [Read more...]
Stockport Council reveal name of Stockport’s newest town centre park
The Leader of Stockport Council, Cllr Mark Hunter, has announced the name of Stockport’s new town centre park, the first of its kind in the UK. The new park sits on top of the town’s new Interchange development, and following a public vote held over the Christmas and New Year period, the space … [Read more...]
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