Ofsted inspectors have rated a Children's Home run by Stockport Council as 'Good' following inspections by the Government regulator earlier this year. The children's home was rated 'Good' in all categories, and inspectors particularly commented on the wellbeing of the young people living in the … [Read more...]
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Stepping Hill Hospital’s resident musician gets international audience
A musician who plays for patients at Stepping Hill Hospital’s intensive treatment unit (ICU) has spoken at an international conference on the benefits of musical therapy. Amy Bowles is trained to provide therapeutic music, and is the first musician of her kind to have a long term residency at an … [Read more...]
Government-backed training schemes launch to improve skills in low-carbon heating
Two government training schemes have launched today to see up to 12,000 people in England gain skills in installing insulation and low-carbon heating. Up to 8,000 people, including current installers and those new to the industry, will be able to develop skills needed to retrofit homes with … [Read more...]
Loan book grows to £6.4 billion at specialist lender
Cheadle-headquartered specialist lender, Together, has announced its loan book has grown to £6.4 billion in its results for the year to 30th June 2023. The group, which provides personal and commercial finance to businesses and individuals, reported average monthly lending of £233.1 million – up … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes and GMP work together to tackle anti-social behaviour hotspot
Working closely with Greater Manchester Police (GMP), Stockport Homes Group's Safer Neighbourhoods Team has successfully secured a Closure Order on a property on Edgeley following escalating reports of serious anti-social behaviour. Working alongside GMP and the Council, the Safer Neighbourhoods … [Read more...]
SK+ Film Awards open for submissions
The bi-annual SK+ Film Awards have opened for submissions, organisers Drawing Board Productions CIC have announced. First launched in 2019 to showcase and celebrate the wealth of amateur film-making talent across Stockport, the awards have been rebranded as the SK+ Film Awards. The submissions … [Read more...]
Bingo party night returns to Edgeley Park
The Blowout Bingo party night is returning to Edgeley Park on 28th October for a spooky night of entertainment, dance offs and some incredible prizes. Blowout Bingo is a one-of-a-kind game that blends the classic game of bingo with lively music and immersive entertainment. The night is packed … [Read more...]
Bank of England holds interest rates at 5.25%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has opted to hold interest rates at 5.25% following yesterday's (20th September) surprise fall in inflation. Economists at the bank voted 5-4 in favour of holding the rate at 5.25%, with those opposing the decision calling for a 0.25 percentage … [Read more...]
Rishi Sunak revises UK’s approach to achieving Net Zero
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pushed back the date of a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and fossil fuel boilers in a revision of the country's Net Zero policies. In a press conference on Wednesday 20th September, the Prime Minister reconfirmed the UK's commitment to achieving Net … [Read more...]
New employment scheme launches to support recent arrivals to North-west from Hong Kong
A new programme, following on from the success of the United for Ukraine scheme, to help recent arrivals from Hong Kong access employment has been launched in the North-west. The Growth Company's Jobs for Hongkongers programme aims to support those who have arrived in the North-west from since … [Read more...]
Senior associate solicitor joins Gorvins’ family team
Stockport-headquartered Gorvins Solicitors has appointed a new senior associate solicitor to the firms’ family team. Ainsley Pritchard (pictured) has specialised in family and children law since she qualified in 1998 and her areas of expertise include financial settlements, child arrangements … [Read more...]
Agenda announced for September Climate Action Business Forum
With just over a week to go, the full line-up of speakers has been announced for the latest Climate Action Business Forum, which takes place on 29th September. The upcoming event will be held both in-person and online via Microsoft Teams at Robinsons' Brewery Visitor Centre (Apsley St, Stockport, … [Read more...]
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