Funding from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) will increase the ability of Greater Manchester Police to address excessive and dangerous speeding with the introduction of two new speed enforcement vehicles. This investment, on behalf of the Greater Manchester Road Safety Partnership, … [Read more...]
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Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrates Radio Starlion during National Volunteers Week
As part of National Volunteers Week, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating the fantastic work of the many volunteers who provide vital support for its services – including their very own hospital radio station. Radio Starlion has been entertaining patients on wards at Stepping Hill … [Read more...]
Consultation launched on reforms to zero hours employment contracts
A consultation has launched on government plans to reform zero hours contracts to end one-sided flexibility and uncertainty in employment contracts. The consultation will run until the end of August and ask both employers and workers about a range of potential minimum hours thresholds being … [Read more...]
Dave Challinor departs from Stockport County
Stockport County Football Club has confirmed that the club and first team manager, Dave Challinor, have agreed to mutually part ways. Since arriving in November 2021, Dave Challinor has overseen an extraordinary five-year period at Edgeley Park that has seen the club rise from the National League … [Read more...]
Bellway partners with Mosscare St Vincent’s Housing on Gatley Golf Course homes
Housebuilder, Bellway, has announced a partnership with Mosscare St Vincent's Housing (MSV) on its 244-home planned development on the former Gatley Golf Course site. Outline planning consent for development on the site was approved in Spring 2025, with Bellway acquiring the site earlier this … [Read more...]
Stockport BSL students visit Starkey Hearing Technologies
Students from the BSL Sign Sessions class at Stockport Homes Group (SHG) had the exciting opportunity to visit Starkey Hearing Technologies' site in Hazel Grove to learn more about their innovations for people with hearing loss. The visit began with a fascinating presentation from Liz, who … [Read more...]
Macmillan Cancer Support Centre to open at Stepping Hill Hospital
A new support for people affected by cancer across Stockport will soon be available through a new Macmillan Cancer Support Centre opening on the Stepping Hill Hospital site. The centre will provide personalised support, advice and guidance for people affected by cancer. A range of information … [Read more...]
Regional mayors granted greater powers over innovation funding
Regional mayors across England, including in Greater Manchester, will gain control of Local Innovation Partnership funding, giving them greater powers to support key local industries to grow and create jobs. Changes will take effect after the next Spending Review, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall … [Read more...]
Brinnington residents invited to help shape £20 million Pride in Place investment
Stockport Council is inviting local residents to apply to join Brinnington's Pride in Place Board, and take a role in shaping how £20 million government investment will impact the community. Brinnington secured the £20 million through the national Pride in Place programme last year, and work is … [Read more...]
Stockport County unveil Stockport’s biggest World Cup Fan Zone at Edgeley Park
Stockport County is set to bring World Cup action to Edgeley Park this summer with the launch of Stockport’s biggest World Cup Fan Zone. The fan zone will give supporters the opportunity to watch every England group-stage fixture in a large-scale live event setting. Taking place outdoors in … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Actionable HR tactics for mental health
Following Mental Health Awareness Week in May, the team from Stockport-based Hallidays HR share actionable tactics for businesses of all sizes to support the mental health of their workforce. Mental Health Awareness Week is an important opportunity for businesses to reflect on how they support … [Read more...]
Skills England report reveals challenges facing employers, educators, and workers
Skills England has published its first Annual Skills Report since the organisation was established last year, which provides a comprehensive assessment of the country's current and future skills needs. Analysis finds that demand for workers across priority sectors of the economy is expected to … [Read more...]