Stockport has been named as Greater Manchester's Town of Culture for 2023, the city-region announced yesterday (23rd May). Local stars including Mercury nominees Blossoms and Stockport County’s Macauley Southam-Hales joined Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham, Stockport Council Leader Cllr … [Read more...]
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Inflation falls to 8.7%
Inflation fell to 8.7% in April, according to the latest Consumer Price Index figures published today (24th May) by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). The fall, down from 10.1% in March sees the measure of price increases drop back below double figures for the first time since September's … [Read more...]
Network Rail sets out five-year investment plan for West Coast Mainline
Network Rail has set out plans for £8.5 billion of investment in key routes in North West and Central England over the next five years, including the West Coast Mainline. The region's Strategic Business Plan (SBP) covers the projected activities, outputs and cost of operating, maintaining and … [Read more...]
Landlords see opportunities despite tough economic climate, finds Handelsbanken survey
Despite the economic uncertainty, large portfolio professional landlords are in a confident mood, according to the findings of an independent survey commissioned by Handelsbanken. The Handelsbanken Professional Landlords Survey – based on nationwide research among large UK investors with an … [Read more...]
LSH Auto to preview BYD Dolphin at Stockport launch event
LSH Auto will host an official launch event for its new BYD showroom, which will sit alongside its Mercedes-Benz of Stockport flagship dealership on Brighton Road, on Thursday 1st June from 6.30pm. As one of the first dealers in the UK to have the BYD franchise, LSH Auto’s BYD ‘Pioneer’ store now … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport Managing Director pledges ‘a great summer’ to passengers in new podcast
Speaking on the airport’s new podcast – launched this week – Manchester Airport’s Managing Director, Chris Woodroofe, reflected on his first full year in charge and pledged a series of key investments that will transform the passenger experience at Manchester Airport. He added that passengers … [Read more...]
Businesses invited to take part in TfGM travel survey
Businesses in Stockport and across Greater Manchester are being invited to share their views on the current public transport and active travel network in the city-region in a new TfGM survey. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have launched their Business Travel Survey to understand how … [Read more...]
Stockport Council take on Krazy Races
With Totally Stockport’s Krazy Races coming to the town centre on 28th May, Stockport Council are hoping their climate action themed entry will take top spot on the podium. The Krazy Races soapbox challenge event is set to bring thousands of people to the town centre, and should be a great event … [Read more...]
Stockport County head to Wembley
Having overturned a 1-0 deficit to beat Salford on penalties at Edgeley Park on Saturday 20th May, Stockport County will be heading to Wembley Stadium to face Carlisle United in the League Two play-off final. The Hatters' dramatic win against Salford took place in front of a sold-out crowd at … [Read more...]
Government continues sell off of NatWest shares
The UK government has sold a further £1.26 billion of shares in the NatWest banking group, reducing its stake to 38.6%. NatWest, which includes both the NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) high street banks, was brought largely under government control to protect the deposits of UK business … [Read more...]
North West Net Zero Hub to launch new case studies website
The North West Net Zero Hub is to launch a new website, showcasing case studies from across the region that are making strides towards decarbonisation. The organisation tasked with promoting the shift to net zero CO2 emissions in the North West has gathered 69 case studies from across Cheshire, … [Read more...]
Stockport Council introduces new grants for community organisations
Stockport Council has announced the launch of new ‘Spend Well, Live Well’ grants for community organisations provide vital services for borough residents. Funded by the One Stockport Local Fund, any community, voluntary, or social enterprise organisation can apply for a grant of up to £5,000 for … [Read more...]
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