Work done by Stockport Council and partners under the Stockport Digital Inclusion Alliance to deliver its DigiKnow service is being recognised with a nomination in the 2023 iNetwork Innovation Awards, in the Substantial Impact Award category. The service helps to tackle digital exclusion in the … [Read more...]
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Stockport business leader takes on Arctic trek for charity
Chris Baguley, Group Channel Development Director at Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, is set to begin a trek across the Arctic in support of North-west charity The Joshua Tree. At the end of January, Chris will be taking part in the 70km trek, facing temperatures of between -20C and … [Read more...]
HS2 to offer slower trains and reduced capacity between Manchester and London, MPs told
Sir John Thompson, Chief Executive of HS2 Ltd, has told MPs on the House of Commons' Transport Select Committee that cancelling HS2's northern leg between Birmingham and Manchester would mean reduced capacity and slower services than at present. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the … [Read more...]
Government to quash wrongful convictions for postmasters
Rishi Sunak has announced he will exonerate postmasters who were wrongfully convicted as a result of errors in the Post Office's Horizon software. The Prime Minister announced legislation that will overturn convictions later this year, and ensure victims are compensated; payments will be … [Read more...]
Edgeley Park launches upgrade offer for breakfast events
Businesses booking meetings, conferences and workshops at Edgeley Park can benefit from a free breakfast upgrade as part of a new offer to kick off 2024. Businesses placing a booking for a room before 31st January 2024 for events taking place before 30th June will receive the upgrade on Bronze or … [Read more...]
Climate Action Business Forum holds first event of 2024
Booking has opened for Stockport businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact to attend the first Climate Action Business Forum event of 2024. The next Forum will take place at Williams BMW and online via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 31st January 2024 from 8am to 10am. The quarterly … [Read more...]
Public sector communications awards for fostering film project
A short film to encourage people from all backgrounds to consider fostering as part of a campaign by UK local authorities, including Stockport Council, has won two prestigious awards for public sector communications. “Any of Us” is the fifth – and most well-supported – film in all to be produced … [Read more...]
Plans approved for North-west to host UK’s first low-carbon hydrogen production facility
The North-west will be home to the UK's first low-carbon hydrogen production facility, following the approval of plans for the project by Cheshire West & Chester Council. ET Hydrogen can begin construction of two plants at the Stanlow Manufacturing Complex in Ellesmere Port, which will sit at … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group seeks suppliers for airfields work
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has begun a tender process for over £500 million worth of investment into its airfields across its three UK airports. Five suppliers are being sought for a £548 million framework, which include construction and rehabilitation of concrete and asphalt airside … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to learn more about the King’s Awards for Enterprise
Stockport businesses are being invited to a breakfast networking event, hosted by the Mayor of Stockport, to learn how then can participate in the King's Awards for Enterprise. Taking place on 31st January from 8am to 10am in the Committee Rooms at Stockport Town Hall, Edward Street, Stockport, … [Read more...]
Stockport Parenting Team first in country to receive new ‘invest in Play’ support award
The specialist Parenting Team in Stockport have become the first in the country to receive accreditation in a new parenting programme ‘invest in Play’. The team have been awarded as the first UK invest in Play (iiP) Level 4 Facilitators following an independent assessment from organisers of the … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter
A consultation has launched on the Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter, which seeks to improve standards in the city-region for both social housing and privately-rented accommodation. Plans for the charter follow the model of the city-region's Good Employment Charter, which launched in 2019, … [Read more...]
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