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...]
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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...]
Buses to start running from new Stockport Interchange and park to open from March
Stockport’s new state-of-the-art transport interchange will open to passengers on Sunday 17th March, with its rooftop park opening the following day. The multi-million pound development – which boasts 18 bus stands with the capacity for 164 departures an hour – will boost connectivity in the town … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester colleges awarded £2.5 million to expand innovation
Nine General Further Education colleges across Greater Manchester have been awarded a collective £2.5 million to increase innovation support for businesses. The Greater Manchester Further Education (FE) Innovation Programme, which has been funded by Innovate UK, aims to increase the role of FE … [Read more...]
Understand drivers of your business’ growth at upcoming Hallidays seminar
Hallidays’ popular Rise with Xeinadin business support programme will hold its next session on 12th March on the topic of ‘Drivers of Growth’. After a chance to grab a coffee and network, Hallidays’ business advisors will spend the next two hours helping attendees to devise the actions to take to … [Read more...]
Stockport Council to appoint contractors to address RAAC at Romiley’s Forum Theatre
Stockport Council has confirmed that it will appoint contractors to begin work on long-term safety at the Forum Theatre in Romiley, including regarding the presence of Reinforced Aerated Autoclave Concrete (RAAC). The Forum Theatre in Romiley, home to performing arts company, NK Theatre Arts, has … [Read more...]
HMRC warns Self Assessment taxpayers of rising scam reports
Self Assessment taxpayers are being minded to be wary of bogus tax refund offers following a rise in the number of scams and 'suspicious contacts' reported to HMRC. With more than 11.5 million UK taxpayers filing a Self Assessment return and paying any tax owed ahead of the 31st January … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester retains title as top large UK city for FDI
Greater Manchester has once again been named as top Large UK City for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the FDI Intelligence European Cities and Regions of the Future 2024 report. In the assessment of over 500 locations across Europe, the ranking once again recognises the city-region's strengths … [Read more...]
Stockport’s night-time economy retains Purple Flag accreditation
Stockport has retained its prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for the town centre’s evening and night-time economy. The internationally-recognised accolade is awarded to areas that provide a vibrant and diverse mix of dining, entertainment and culture, while also promoting the safety and … [Read more...]
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