The rail upgrade programme to improve Transpennine connections from Greater Manchester to Leeds and York has announced its strategy to bring billions of pounds in economic, social and environmental benefits to the region. The Transpennine Route Upgrade on the railway between Manchester, Leeds and … [Read more...]
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Journey to Net Zero programme supports businesses to unlock green potential
A fully-funded training programme available to every working person in Greater Manchester, Journey to Net Zero, is accelerating the region's ambitions to be carbon neutral by 2038. With government targeting a reduction in emissions by 78 per cent by 2035, the Low Carbon Skills: Journey to Net … [Read more...]
Stockport Council marks Foster Care Fortnight with recruitment drive for more carers
Stockport Council is supporting Foster Care Fortnight (15th to 28th May 2023) in a bid to recruit more foster carers in the borough. Foster Care Fortnight is The Fostering Network's annual campaign to raise awareness of the transformational power of foster care for children and young people who … [Read more...]
£14 million scheme launched to support adults in Greater Manchester with numeracy skills
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has launched a new £14 million scheme to support adults in the city-region with learning essential numeracy skills. The Multiply scheme is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, and managed by the Department of Education, to help adults aged 19 and … [Read more...]
Power network operator awarded over £400,000 for innovative energy projects
Stockport-based power network operator for the region, Electricity North West, has been awarded over £400,000 for innovative projects that address energy challenges in the region. Ofgem has awarded the business £427,000 to explore in more detail projects that could help improve energy efficiency, … [Read more...]
Restaurant chain partners with local charity to offer work experience for autistic students
Restaurant chain, Gusto, has partnered with Inscape House School in Cheadle, run by Stockport's Together Trust, to offer 8-week work experience opportunities to autistic students. Following successful job interviews last month, six students have been able to participate in two-hour sessions in a … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester marks Learning at Work Week
The city-region’s leaders, business leaders and learners are encouraging others to embrace lifelong learning and to explore opportunities available this Learning at Work Week (15th May to 21st May). The theme of Learning at Work Week 2023 is 'Create the Future' and places a focus on how lifelong … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport served more than 2 million passengers in April
Manchester Airport is set for a successful summer after a bumper Easter getaway got April off to a flying start for the northern hub, with 2.2 million flying in or out of the airport during the month – a 15% increase on 2022. The most popular destination in April was Dubai – with almost 88,000 … [Read more...]
Muse named Commercial Developer of the Year
Muse Developments, regeneration specialists and partners on bringing forward Stockport Exchange, have been named Commercial Developer of the Year at the Insider North West Property Awards. The developer was praised by the judges for the variety of projects across the region, who stated it was … [Read more...]
Early-stage investor backs Greater Manchester businesses with £15.4 million innovation finance
GC Angels, an early-stage investor backed by Greater Manchester's Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) has announced total investments in Greater Manchester start-ups of £3.4 milion and unlocked an additional £12 million in private capital since 2018. The investor is now looking to bolster its … [Read more...]
Vernon awards £4,000 to local Community Stars
Stockport’s mutual, Vernon Building Society, has awarded its first round of Community Stars funding of 2023 to local non-profit organisations. The building society has awarded £4,000 to 11 local charities and non-profits. The winners were voted for by colleagues of the Society which has six … [Read more...]
North-west transport and business leaders welcome Transpennine Express being brought under public control
Following yesterday's announcement by the Transport Secretary that rail company, Transpennine Express, would be brought under public control by the Department for Transport (DfT) Operator of Last Resort, local leaders from across the North-west have expressed their support for the … [Read more...]
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