The results of a progress review on recommendations made to Stockport Council by colleagues from other local authorities and the Local Government Association (LGA) in its 2022 Corporate Peer Challenge assessment have been published. Officers and political peers from the LGA and other local … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester low carbon industry training facility partners with UK universities and research consortium
A new skills training facility set to open later in 2024 to support Greater Manchester's low carbon economy has announced a partnership with a consortium of over 30 UK universities and research organisations. Due to open in May 2024, the Manchester Innovation Activities Hub (MIAH) is a £4 … [Read more...]
TfGM set to begin £75 million improvements on key orbital bus routes around Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is to begin work on upgrades to 10 pedestrian crossings across the city-region as part of £75 million of improvements to orbital bus routes between towns in Greater Manchester. Five key routes between towns in Greater Manchester are set for improvements, … [Read more...]
Together prices first residential mortgage backed securitisation of 2024
Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has announced the successful pricing of a £302 million residential mortgage backed securitisation. The latest pricing of the 2nd charge only securitisation is the first for the non-bank lender of 2024 and fourth of Together's current financial year. The … [Read more...]
musicMagpie names Signpost Stockport for Carers as its charity of the year for 2024
Stockport-headquartered tech reseller, musicMagpie, is partnering with Signpost Stockport for Carers (Signpost) as its charity of the year for 2024. Signpost was chosen following an open application process that saw the charity selected by musicMagpie’s more than 540 employees. Signpost is an … [Read more...]
Stockport community groups recognised in national rail awards
Volunteer groups that look after stations across Stockport have been recognised with shortlistings in the national Community Rail Awards 2024. The Community Rail Awards, now in their 20th year, recognise the important work of volunteers, who work across Britain’s rail network to make stations … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on 1,200 new town centre homes
Plans for a mixed residential neighbourhood that will see 1,200 new homes built in Stockport town centre have been revealed as the first public consultation launches with the local community. Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and the English Cities Fund (ECF) – a joint venture … [Read more...]
44,800 customers opt to spread the cost of Self Assessment tax bills
Nearly 44,800 Self Assessment taxpayers have set up a payment plan with HMRC to settle near £148 million of tax bills ahead of the 31st January deadline. More than 7.7 million Self Assessment customers have already filed their tax return for the 2022 to 2023 tax year, but HM Revenue and Customs … [Read more...]
CDL retains Top Employers certification
Stockport insurance technology firm CDL has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK for an eighth consecutive year after retaining its Top Employers certification. The accreditation recognises organisations with progressive people practices, from approaches to acquiring new … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester libraries scale up business support project
A business support project run out of libraries across Greater Manchester has been expanded to support entrepreneurs in all 10 boroughs. The 'Build a Business' scheme offers in-person workshops, one-to-one support and connects people to local networking events offering a wealth of expertise to … [Read more...]
Stockport Council shares cancer awareness messages with local businesses
Stockport Council’s Public Health team are working with local employers and community groups across the borough to raise awareness of how people can reduce their risk of cancer and how to try to spot cancer early. The team have already visited coffee mornings, libraries, mosques and job centres … [Read more...]
Company insolvencies exceeded 25,000 in 2023
Corporate insolvencies exceeded 25,000 for the first time since the 2009 financial crisis in 2023, new December insolvency statistics have shown. Figures also showed that December, typically a quieter month for company insolvencies saw more than 2,000 firms close their doors, surpassing the … [Read more...]
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