A group of housing associations and local authorities across the North-west has launched a commitment to a £560 million framework to construct 4,000 new homes in the region. The consortium, JV North, includes Stockport Homes and Johnnie Johnson Housing in Stockport, as well as Bury Council, … [Read more...]
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Stockport College celebrates Community Partnership with short video
Stockport College has celebrated it Community Partnerships formed as part of its coronavirus response in a short video. The Stockport College Community Partnership has been an integral part of the College’s response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). As the region moves forward from the pandemic, … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes Group estate agent launches home selling service
Three Sixty Living, part of the Stockport Homes Group, has announced the expansion of its services which now includes home sales as part of its online estate agency and property management arm. Three Sixty Living already work with landlords across Greater Manchester and have heard the … [Read more...]
Cheadle lender lowers rates and increases LTVs on second charge range
Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has announced it has cut interest rates on its second charge products in a bid to help borrowers 'locked out' by mainstream lenders. Together's new Prime Plus second charge mortgage has been launched at a rate of 4.29% for capital repayment and to 4.79% … [Read more...]
13th April: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,373,343 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 3,568 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 2,862 (146 fewer than previous day) as of 6th AprilNew deaths across UK: 12Total UK deaths: 127,100England Cases per 100,000: 19 per 100,000 (daily … [Read more...]
Land near two Stockport stations identified for residential developments
Sites near to Hazel Grove and Cheadle Hulme train stations have been identified as suitable for new residential developments, Place North West has reported, as part of plans to deliver new homes near transport links in Greater Manchester. Investigation into the sites has been carried out by the … [Read more...]
Virtual event will celebrate Greater Manchester’s advanced materials sector
An upcoming virtual event is to discuss Greater Manchester's expertise in advance materials and how the could shape our cities in the future. The event, hosted jointly by Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership, inward investment agency MIDAS and the University of Manchester, Material … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester contact tracing team launches e-learning resource for businesses
The Greater Manchester team responsible for contact tracing individuals testing positive for Covid-19 has developed an e-learning self-study resource for businesses and individuals. The module is suitable for anyone without prior knowledge. It aims to help gain a better understanding of COVID-19 … [Read more...]
National law firm opens Stockport office
National specialist law firm, Stowe Family Law, has opened a new office in Stockport as part of a nationwide expansion plan focused on North West England. The family law team in Stockport is led by Managing Partner Gareth Curtis who is joined by?Partner Kaleel Anwar,?Solicitor Rachel … [Read more...]
Seashell student wins High Sheriff Award
A Seashell student has been named as the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester’s young citizen of the year for his compassion towards classmates during Covid-19. 13-year-old Kevin Wright, a student at Seashell Royal School Manchester, was this week presented with the award for Young Citizen of the … [Read more...]
12th April: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,369,775 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 1,730 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 2,862 (146 fewer than previous day) as of 6th AprilNew deaths across UK: 7Total UK deaths: 127,087England Cases per 100,000: 19 per 100,000 (daily … [Read more...]
NatWest economic survey shows signs of recovery in North West
NatWest is the latest high street bank to indicate signs of economic recovery in the North West in its March Business Activity Index. In the bank's latest monthly report, output in the region was shown to be rising at the fastest rate since September last year, with businesses reporting an influx … [Read more...]