Mayor of Greater Manchester, Bev Craig, has announced the creation of a new £60 million Pothole Fund to deliver repairs to roads and pavements across the city-region. The fund, taken from the city-region's transport budget, will support repair and maintenance of around 125 km of road surface. … [Read more...]
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C&C Insurance Brokers joins Warwickshire County Cricket Club as Official Partner
Millions of television viewers got their first glimpse of C&C Insurance Brokers' latest sporting partnership during the recent Vitality Blast Finals Day, at Edgbaston. As David Willey’s spectacular catch-pass kept Northamptonshire on course for an unforgettable victory, C&C’s branding was … [Read more...]
Charity auction to raise funds for Kits by County programme
Stockport County Community Trust is partnering with Stockport-based Simon Charles Auctioneers on a charity shirt auction to raise funds for its Kits by County programme. The Kits by County initiative sees the club provide free PE kits to primary school children across Stockport to remove … [Read more...]
UK businesses secure full access to global trading bloc
British businesses can now access enhanced opportunities in economies in the Americas and Asia-Pacific regions worth almost a combined £10 trillion, as the UK's membership of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) is ratified by members. The UK signed … [Read more...]
Stockport County appoints new CEO
Stockport County has announced the appointment of Gavin Bailey as the club's new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), following the departure of Simon Wilson earlier this year after six years at the club's helm. Gavin Bailey previously held the role of Chief Operating Officer at Stockport County. While … [Read more...]
CN Corporate Finance marks three years of growth
North West-based corporate finance advisory firm formerly known as CN Strategic Advisors, has marked its third anniversary with a new name following another year of growth in turnover, headcount and deal activity. The firm, founded in 2023 by former RSM and Forvis Mazars dealmaker Dave Baggott, … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels surpasses 2025 fundraising total with months still to go
Stockport and Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, has raised over £5,000 for Contact Hostel in just eight months, already exceeding the total raised for its 2025 Charity of the Year. The firm’s teams across all four office locations have taken on a packed programme of daring, creative and … [Read more...]
Plans move forward for new town centre riverside neighbourhood
Plans for a major new neighbourhood in the east of Stockport town centre have progressed with the appointment of a specialist consultancy team to help shape its future. The 22-acre Newbridge Lane area, which sits alongside the River Goyt, has been identified as one of the key opportunities to … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses encouraged to host vaccinations ahead of flu season
Stockport Council's Health Protection Team will be attending workplaces to administer flu vaccinations during October and November to help businesses protect their workforce from the virus. Having a flu vaccination this winter can reduce illness, minimise time off , and help keep workplaces safe … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS catering duo through to final of NHS Chef of the Year award
Two members of the NHS catering team at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport have made it through to the final round of the biggest title in healthcare catering – NHS Chef of the Year. Chef Owen Stafford and retail assistant Lauren Carter saw off a number of contestants in the competition run by … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How more updates to Microsoft Copilot could change how your business works
Dave Taylor from Stockport-based Amshire IT explains the latest updates to Microsoft's Copilot AI assistant, and how they could change how businesses work. AI is no longer just helping people complete tasks. It's starting to support the way businesses operate. When Microsoft Copilot was first … [Read more...]
First young people begin work under Jobs Guarantee scheme
The first cohort of young people have started work through the Government's Jobs Guarantee scheme as part of work to address high youth unemployment. The scheme sees Government match 18 to 24 year-olds who have been claiming Universal Credit for 18 months with paid work placements. Placements are … [Read more...]