Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has revealed up to £20 billion could be spent on improving rail links between Manchester and Liverpool. Following the cancellation of HS2 North of Birmingham, the government's 'Network North' proposals to reallocate funds into smaller scale transport schemes … [Read more...]
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Bus services show signs of improvement one month on from Bee Network launch
Following the launch of the Bee Network in September, newly franchised bus services are showing improved service levels and operating the same or better than de-regulated counterparts. On 24th September, Greater Manchester became the first area in England outside London to begin returning control … [Read more...]
Stockport Council hosts recruitment day for home support workers
Stockport Council is inviting residents to a recruitment event where they can learn more about a career as a Home Support Worker. Home Support Workers are a vital part of the community, helping some of the borough’s most vulnerable adults to live happy and healthy lives independently in their own … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport shares £16,000 funding with local good causes
Manchester Airport has pledged £16,000 from its Community Trust Fund to a variety of community-led projects and local good causes. Established in 1997, Manchester Airport's Community Trust Fund is managed by a committee of trustees from the area, alongside representatives from the airport, which … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Presenteeism – A Silent Killer
Stockport-based HR outsourcing firm, Hallidays HR, explains the causes and dangers of presenteeism in the workplace and how to encourage colleagues not to come to work when sick. A recent study by Vitality, found that 40% of employees find that their work is affected by health problems. Another … [Read more...]
Reforms to train ticket sales scrapped following public consultation
Reforms to ticket sales on Britain's railways that would have led to the closure of ticket offices in all stations in Stockport have been cancelled, following a consultation on proposals this summer. The government announced yesterday (31st October) that rail industry plans to close the majority … [Read more...]
New creative placemaking programme commissioned for Stockport town centre
Stockport Council has commissioned cultural organisation, FutureEverything, to deliver a new creative placemaking programme in Stockport town centre. The programme is funded primarily by the Arts Council England’s Cultural Development Fund (CDF), aims to make Stockport a centre for creativity … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels announces promotions across its branches
North-West law firm SAS Daniels LLP has announced a raft of internal promotions across its branches, recognising the contributions of eight team members across five service areas: employment, dispute resolution, property, corporate and private client. Charlie Wood (pictured), a solicitor in the … [Read more...]
More than 500 jobs available at Manchester Airport fair
Manchester Airport will host a jobs fair on 8th November that will showcase over 500 roles available with more than 20 employers at the airport. Job roles will cover a broad range of career options at the airport, with live vacancies in security, customer services, car parks and … [Read more...]
New laboratory information system set to improve services at Stepping Hill
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has, along with three other trusts in Greater Manchester, joined a new laboratory information system (LIMS) to improve services for both patients and clinicians. The trust, which runs Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, has joined with other members of the Greater … [Read more...]
New strategy launched on ways to improve transport connectivity across the North
Transport for the North (TfN) has launched a new strategy to improve connectivity between different modes of transport across the region. The Connected Mobility Strategy, published yesterday (30th October) is aimed at supporting simple and seamless journeys for the region, exploring the ability … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester tech sector set for £1.2 million boost
Tech and digital businesses in Greater Manchester are set to benefit from a £1.2 million project led by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) to support cyber-security innovations. Alongside five other universities in the North West, MMU will partner with entrepreneurs, investors and … [Read more...]
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