Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced that its investment funds have delivered over £1 billion of funding to support the city-region's local economy. Greater Manchester’s investment funds have so far made £1.2 billion of investments, with the figure continuing to rise through … [Read more...]
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Mirrlees Fields housing plans taken to appeal
Stockport Council's decision to deny planning consent to over 200 new homes at Mirrlees Fields in Hazel Grove is being taken to appeal. The 53-acre site is owned by engineering firm, MAN Energy Solutions, which has its UK headquarters next to the land. The business proposed plans in late 2020 to … [Read more...]
Government confirms transfer of functions and funding for LEPs to combined authorities
The UK Government has confirmed that it will withdraw core funding transfer functions of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) to local and combined authorities in April 2024. The move was first outlined in the Chancellor's March Budget earlier this year as part of a shift to giving greater powers … [Read more...]
Azets’ digital accountancy brand launches recruitment drive
Professional services group, Azets, has announced the launch of a recruitment drive for its digital accountancy brand, Gorilla Accounting. The international outsourcing, compliance, and advisory group acquired Bolton-based Gorilla Accounting earlier this year; the digital accountancy firm … [Read more...]
TfGM business travel survey ends this Friday
Businesses in Stockport have until 11th August to share their views on the public transport network before Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) closes its Business Travel Survey. The survey aims to understand how businesses feel about the current public transport and active travel network in … [Read more...]
HMRC updates late payment interest rates
Following the decision by the Bank of England on 3rd August to increase its base rate, HMRC is advising customers its interest rates on late payments will also rise. HMRC interest rates are set in legislation and linked to the Bank of England base rate. Late payment interest is set at base rate … [Read more...]
Stockport County aims for Runaway success with new Pale Ale
Stockport County have collaborated with local brewery Runaway to create a new Pale Ale, which will be sold exclusively on matchdays in the County Courtyard and at Runaway Brewery. ‘Cheers, Thank You Pale’ is a 4% pale ale offering citrus notes with a clean and refreshing bitterness, delivering a … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturing leader graduates from Made Smarter programme
A business leader from Stockport manufacturer, Arden Dies, has graduated from the Made Smarter 'Leading Digital Transformation’ programme armed with new digital skills. The programme was designed by Manchester Metropolitan University (MMU) and government-funded technology adoption initiative Made … [Read more...]
Citizens Advice Stockport calls for increased financial support for consumers after latest interest rate hike
Citizens Advice Stockport, Oldham, Rochdale and Trafford has expressed its concern about how the latest interest rise from the Bank of England will impact those already affected by increased living costs. On 3rd August, the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted to raise the base … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport reveals its 85th anniversary competition winners
Manchester Airport has given away 85 prizes worth more than £20,000 as it continues to celebrate its 85th birthday this year. Among the winners is Andrew Taylor who has been given a three-night stay at Las Vegas Strip Hotel and two tickets to Cirque du Soleil provided by Las Vegas Tourist Board … [Read more...]
Cycling tour to return to Stockport
Sixteen of the world's leading cycling teams will sprint through the borough when the Tour of Britain passes through Stockport in September. Tour de France champions Jumbo – Visma, and home fan favourites INEOS Grenadiers are among those set to pass through Woodford, Bramhall, Marple and Hazel … [Read more...]
Wilko set to enter administration
Household goods retailer, Wilko, is set to be enter into administration putting over 12,000 jobs and 400 stores, including at Stockport Retail Park, at risk. The East Midlands-based chain was founded in Leicester in 1930 as Wilkinson Cash Stores, rebranding to Wilko in 2012. The brand was among … [Read more...]
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