Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) has appointed the Chief Executive of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Eamonn Boylan, as interim Chair to oversee delivery of its 130-acre regeneration mission. The appointment follows the recent death of Lord Bob Kerslake, who chaired … [Read more...]
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First-of-its-kind degree level space engineering apprenticeship launched
The UK government has announced the launch of a new degree apprenticeship in space engineering to offer more opportunities for people to enter the sector. The Level 6 Space Systems degree apprenticeship programme will create new opportunities with aerospace companies, space agencies, research … [Read more...]
Stockport Council update residents on Marple Leisure & Community Hub progress
Following the award of £20 million of Capital Levelling Up funding, Stockport Council has updated residents on progress towards the development of a new Leisure and Community Hub in Marple. The Council is currently in the process of putting in place a professional services team to progress the … [Read more...]
SunExpress to offer 41 weekly flights from Manchester Airport to Turkey in summer 2024
SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, has announced it will offer 41 weekly flights from Manchester Airport to popular holiday destinations in Turkey from summer 2024. The airline will increase its flight frequency to Antalya, Dalaman and Izmir throughout the summer … [Read more...]
Students present climate action ideas to councillors
School children from across the borough have presented their climate action ideas to councillors at a Full Council meeting on 13th July in Stockport Town Hall. The Schools Climate Assembly project took place between October 2022 and March 2023, culminating in two pupil-led debates taking place in … [Read more...]
May GDP data reveals stagnation in UK economy
The latest gross domestic product (GDP) data for May 2023 from the ONS shows the UK economy has not grown in the three months to May 2023. Monthly output of the UK economy was down 0.1% in May 2023, following modest 0.2% growth in the previous month. Overall, GDP has increased just 0.1% since … [Read more...]
New service launches to simplify planning appeal process
The Planning Inspectorate has launched a new service to simply the process of making an appeal following a planning decision by local authorities. The new 'Appeal a planning decision' page on the government website adds an improved submission process to make appeals more user-friendly and … [Read more...]
musicMagpie on track for strong second half of the year
Stockport based circular economy pioneer, musicMagpie, has announced of its unaudited interim results for the six months ended 31 May 2023. The announcement follows the business' half year trading update of 19 June 2023. Business activity was affected by postal strikes and low consumer … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester leads on digital inclusion
Manchester has been named the UK's leading city for digital inclusion, according to analysis by Uswitch, highlighting the rollout of a number of schemes to help people get online across Greater Manchester. Uswitch compared number of National Databanks, Digital Inclusion Hubs, and Digital … [Read more...]
Former Stagecoach bus transformed as part of efforts to tackle antisocial behaviour on public transport
A former commercial bus has been given a new lease of life to support a pioneering partnership aimed at tackling youth-related antisocial behaviour on public transport in Greater Manchester. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has secured a decommissioned Stagecoach bus which has been given a … [Read more...]
Sharp Europe appoints new President
Sharp Europe, a major provider of business technology products and services to small and growing enterprises and organisations across Europe, has announced the appointment of Joe (Yoichi) Tomota to the position of President to lead its business. Sharp Europe is part of Sharp Corporation, a global … [Read more...]
SKylight named ‘Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative’ at Housing Heroes Awards
SKylight, part of Stockport Homes Group, has been named ‘Best Health and Wellbeing Initiative’ at this year's Housing Heroes Awards. The Housing Heroes Awards celebrate the leaders, innovators and changemakers across the sector, sharing learning from teams and individuals within the housing … [Read more...]
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