High school students from Stockport and across Greater Manchester have secured funding for their schools and communities to boost cycling, walking and wheeling after a pitch event with active travel experts. The students were invited to present ideas to get their classmates and communities moving … [Read more...]
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Plans unveiled for new Stockport fire station
Plans have been revealed for a new community fire station in Stockport town centre, with a public consultation on the proposals launching today (31st May). Greater Manchester Fire And Rescue Service (GMFRS) is proposing redeveloping its existing King Street West site in the town centre to bring a … [Read more...]
Handelsbanken reveals extent that parents are supporting adult children with the cost-of-living
Research from Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management has revealed the scale to which parents are supporting their adult children financially during the cost-of-living crisis. Research conducted by Opinium on behalf of Handelsbanken found two-fifths of parents across the UK (39%), the … [Read more...]
British Business Bank backs £75 million loans for property SMEs
The British Business Bank has agreed to back a portfolio of loans for small businesses within the commercial property sector with Greater Manchester-based Cynergy Bank. The initial ENABLE Guarantee will cover £75 million of lending, with the potential to be increased to £150 million, boosting the … [Read more...]
Hallidays HR sets out programme of training courses
Hallidays HR has shared its programme of upcoming 'Toolbox Talks' training courses, taking place during summer 2023. The four sessions provide short, impactful training for colleagues with HR responsibilities, covering key topics that all businesses are likely to face, in bitesize two-hour … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund passes £4 million in donations to local causes
The Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund has surpassed £4 million of donations to community projects and local charities, with 19 organisations in Greater Manchester and Cheshire benefitting from the latest round of grants. The Community Trust Fund was set up in 1997 to give the airport a way … [Read more...]
Over 15,000 turn out to cheer on Stockport’s first soapbox derby
Over 15,000 people lined the streets of Stockport town centre to cheer on the town's first soapbox derby, Krazy Races, on Sunday 28th May. Thirty local teams made up of businesses, charities, and independent teams designed, built and raced their hand made soapboxes, powered by nothing more than … [Read more...]
Mayor of Greater Manchester announces portfolio leads for GMCA
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has confirmed the new portfolios for each Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) member, following the local elections earlier in May 2023. GMCA consists of the leaders of all 10 Greater Manchester councils, alongside the Mayor and the Deputy … [Read more...]
easyJet announces new route from Manchester
Budget airline, easyJet, has announced a new route from Manchester Airport to Grenoble in South East France, due to begin flying from December 2023. Dubbed the ‘Capital of the Alps’, Grenoble (pictured) is surrounded by ski resorts and the new route adds an additional destination for winter … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on investment in the North’s transport
Transport for the North (TfN) has launched a 12-week statutory consultation on its revised Strategic Transport Plan for the North of England. With investment in transport infrastructure capable of delivering an extra £118 billion annually to the region's economic output by 2050, the Plan sets out … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to Cyber Safe Workshop
Small businesses in Stockport are invited to a workshop to ensure they understand the basics of keeping their business cyber safe. The Stockport Business & Innovation Centre (SBIC) is hosting Cyber Security - The Essentials, a cyber safe workshop at SBIC at Broadstone Mill, Reddish on 14th of … [Read more...]
£72 million investment boost for Greater Manchester rail services
The Department of Transport (DfT) has announced a £72 million investment in rail infrastructure in Greater Manchester to help improve the reliability of trains in the city-region. Rail Minister Huw Merriman announced yesterday (25th May) a number of improvements to Manchester Victoria and Salford … [Read more...]
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