Students, staff and VIPs gathered at Seashell for a Topping Out Ceremony to celebrate progress on construction of the Stockport charity's new Ged Mason Building. The charity educates and cares for young people with the most complex disabilities in the country. The Ged Mason Building is set to … [Read more...]
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Community-led fund launched to support refugees and people seeking asylum in Stockport
A new grant programme has been launched to support voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations in Stockport working to improve integration, wellbeing, and employment outcomes for refugees and people seeking asylum. The Refugee Welcome Programme grant is part of the … [Read more...]
North West equity market rebounds with growth in deals and value
Total equity investment into smaller businesses across the North West of England increased by 46.2% to £654 million in 2024, despite a nationwide slowdown in activity, the British Business Bank has found. The British Business Bank’s annual Small Business Equity Tracker also noted the volume of … [Read more...]
Side hustlers urged to register for Self Assessment
HMRC is encouraging anyone with income outside of their regular employment to check if they need to complete a Self Assessment tax return for the 2024 to 2025 tax year. Anyone with additional income streams – such as from online selling, content creation, dog walking or property rental – is being … [Read more...]
SmileyWorld Art Trail to make North West debut in Stockport
From 4th July to 15th September 2025, Stockport will transform into a playful outdoor gallery as the SmileyWorld Art Trail takes over the town centre. The trail, created by global arts producer, Wild in Art, will make its North West debut in Stockport, after previous appearances in Battersea and … [Read more...]
Stockport Trading Standards investigations lead to conviction for rogue trader
Investigations by Stockport Trading Standards, Lancashire Police and Halton Trading Standards have seen a rogue trader who defrauded homeowners across the North West jailed. Steven Lee Junior, who traded under the names Drysky Property Services and Dedicated Roofing Solutions, was sentenced in … [Read more...]
Memorial garden opens in Brinnington
A once?derelict concrete patch outside the Brinnington Community Hub has been transformed by local volunteers into a memorial garden. Brinnington Memorial Garden has been created thanks to a collaborative vision from residents, Groundwork Greater Manchester, Stockport Council, and the Greater … [Read more...]
Jobcentres and construction sector to create more training opportunities
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and construction industry groups have signed an agreement that will open up more on-the-job training opportunities in the sector to jobseekers. Under the plans, more than 40,000 industry placements will be funded through £100 million investment from … [Read more...]
TfGM report reveals changes delivered by Bee Network
A new report published by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has revealed how the launch of the Bee Network has changed how people get around the city-region. ‘Delivering Better Bus Services for Greater Manchester’, sets out the story so far since bus franchising began in September 2023, … [Read more...]
Lifetime Achievement Award for Stockport Homes Group CEO
Stockport Homes Group Chief Executive, Helen McHale, has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her 40-year career in the housing sector. Helen McHale, who has led Stockport Homes Group for two decades, was recognised with the honour at the 2025 Housing Heroes … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Good Landlord Charter reaches half of all rented homes
Since launching in April, more than half of all rented homes in Greater Manchester are now covered by the city-region's Good Landlord Charter. The charter, the UK's first, aims to drive up standards across both private and social rented housing in the city-region, and seen more than 100 landlords … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust reaffirmed as Veteran Aware
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has announced it has been re-accredited with ‘Veteran Aware’ status, awarded by the Veterans Covenant Hospital Alliance, for its support for forces veterans and reservists. The trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital and community services in Stockport, is … [Read more...]
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