Business activity in the North West continued to rise in July, according to the findings of NatWest's latest regional PMI survey. The headline North West PMI Business Activity Index registered 51.9 in July, down slightly from June, but remaining above 50.0 threshold, below which indicates a … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester joint development plan moves forward
The city-region's Places for Everyone plan for housing and development across Greater Manchester has been approved by Inspectors from the Department of Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). The proposals are the most recent iteration of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework, which was … [Read more...]
Further strike action to affect Stockport bus services through August and September
Trade union, Unite, has announced further dates when bus services in Stockport will be affected by strike action. The latest industrial action comes amid pay disputes between drivers at two bus companies in Greater Manchester, First Group and Stagecoach, with an estimated 1,500 drivers set to … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport reveals successful start to the summer holiday season
Manchester Airport saw nearly three million passengers head off on their summer holiday in July, with 100,000 daily travellers expected to pass through the hub during the August peak. July's passenger numbers reveal the airport saw nearly 15% more people travelling from Manchester Airport … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Alphabet Shares – as easy as ABC?
Christian Mancier (pictured), Partner in the Corporate Commercial team at Stockport's Gorvins Solicitors, explains alphabet shares and the common pitfalls for businesses when implementing them. One of the most common mistakes we see as corporate lawyers is when a company has tried to implement … [Read more...]
New Innovation Centre set to open in Merseyway
Merseyway Innovation Centre will soon be opening its doors in Stockport Town Centre, with a fresh new offer for businesses looking to have a central presence in the town. The Innovation Centre will support the growing sector of digital, creative and innovative businesses looking to locate in … [Read more...]
£10 million government fund announced to support local energy projects
A new £10 million government fund will open to applications in early Autumn to provide support for communities to set up local energy projects. The Community Energy Fund will be available to develop renewable energy schemes for both urban and rural communities. It also hoped that the funding will … [Read more...]
SME finance specialist hits £275 million investment in Northern businesses
SME finance specialist, FW Capital, has announced its investment has totalled of £275 million of funding into businesses across Northern England. The investment by the firm is understood to have created and safeguarded 12,000 jobs across the region, and had an overall funding impact of over £600 … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes teams take on bus pull challenge for homelessness charity
On 17th August, the Housing Options and Property Management Teams from Stockport Homes Group will be taking part in a sponsored Bus Pull at Manchester Central. With the bus weighing in at 11,200 kg, the team aim to work together to tow the vehicle 30 metres in a timed trial to raise money for The … [Read more...]
Bellway supports annual horticultural show
Housebuilder Bellway has made a £300 contribution towards the horticultural events at the 2023 Poynton Show. A highlight in the village’s annual events calendar, the Poynton Show is one of the North West’s largest horticultural and agricultural gatherings and takes place at Poynton Show Ground on … [Read more...]
Wilko enters administration
Household goods retailer, Wilko, has fallen into administration and putting 12,000 jobs at risk nationwide, including at its Stockport store. The retailer filed a notice of its intention to appoint administrators on 3rd August, giving it a seven-day reprieve from creditors as it hoped to find a … [Read more...]
musicMagpie expands SMARTDrop kiosk locations
Stockport headquartered circular economy pioneer, musicMagpie, is expanding its network of SMARTDrop kiosks to three new high profile and high footfall sites in UK shopping centres. The new sites for the kiosks, which allow customers to recycle unwanted mobile phones for payment on-the-spot, are … [Read more...]
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