Stockport businesses are being invited to learn how they can support colleagues going through menopause via a free training project being led by mental health charity, Stockport and District Mind and other Mind branches across Greater Manchester. Research conduct prior to the coronavirus pandemic … [Read more...]
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New confidence walks launch to help more Stockport residents build up their activity levels
The council and its partners, Life Leisure and Age UK Stockport, are launching three new Confidence Walks sessions to help people in Stockport with long-term health conditions build back their activity levels. Building on the success of Brinnington and Avondale leisure centre classes, which see … [Read more...]
UK defence sector spends £2.5 billion in the North-west economy
The North-west economy benefits from £2.5 billion a year in spending by UK defence in the region, supporting more than 16,000 jobs. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) currently spends more than £2.5 billion a year with defence sector businesses in the region. In Stockport, manufacturer WFEL is … [Read more...]
TfGM extends contract for Metrolink operator
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has announced it has extended the contract for KeolisAmey Metrolink Ltd to continue to operate and maintain the city-region's tram network through to July 2027. The company has operated the Metrolink network on behalf of TfGM since 2017, during which time, … [Read more...]
Stockport Business Awards begins search for 2024 charity partner
Founders, organisers and headline sponsors of the Stockport Business Awards, CN Chartered Accountants, are once again on the hunt for a charity partner for the 2024 event. Entries are now open for charities to apply for the opportunity to partner up with the awards and benefit from all … [Read more...]
DigiKnow service recognised with iNetwork Innovation Awards nomination
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...]
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...]
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