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...]
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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...]
112 homes proposed for disused Stockport Grammar School playing fields
A public consultation has launched on plans to build over 100 new homes on disused playing fields off Dialstone Lane owned by Stockport Grammar School. Developers, Story Homes, have revealed plans for the site, which propose 112 new homes, 56 of which will be released as affordable housing, and … [Read more...]
Kao Data appoints new Chief Executive Officer
Kao Data, the specialist operator and developer behind plans for a £350 million data centre in Stockport, has announced the appointment of Doug Loewe as its new Chief Executive Officer. Originally hailing from Columbus, Ohio, in the United States, Doug Loewe is an accomplished, international … [Read more...]
Azets advises on acquisition of North-west precision technologies provider
Top 10 accountancy firm, Azets, which has branches across the North-west including in Stockport, has advised a North-west provider of precision technologies on its acquisition. Heysham-based Forsberg Services has operated for over 35 years and has a strong reputation in the industry for its … [Read more...]
Campaign highlights role of social enterprise urgent healthcare providers
A campaign to highlight the vital role of urgent healthcare social enterprise providers, including Stockport's Mastercall, in supporting the NHS through winter pressures and beyond has been launched. UHUK – the body that represents a partnership of the providers who cover 64% of the UK population … [Read more...]
National Insurance rate cut takes effect for employees
The rate of National Insurance paid by employees fell from 12% to 10% from Saturday 6th January 2024, following the announcement of the cut in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement last year. For a typical salaried worker earning £35,400, HMRC expects this will equate to a reduction in tax of around … [Read more...]
Record registrations of electric vans seen in 2023
2023 saw record new vehicle registrations for battery electric vans, with more than 20,000 registered according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Across commercial vehicles, businesses and fleets invested in over 340,000 new light commercial vehicles (including … [Read more...]
Work begins on second phase of Handforth highway improvements
Work has begun on the second phase of improvements works to roads serving businesses and residents in Handforth on the Stockport-Cheshire border. Cheshire East Council completed the first stage of works between Spath Lane in Handforth and the A555 Manchester Airport Link Road ahead of schedule in … [Read more...]
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