Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has updated its Digital Blueprint, setting out how the city-region will build on its growing status as a global hub for the digital and technology sector. The blueprint sets out how, over the next three years to 2026, Greater Manchester will leverage … [Read more...]
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Together appoints National Account Manager for Networks and Clubs
Cheadle-based specialist lender Together has announced the appointment of Andrew Douglas as new National Account Manager for Networks and Clubs. Andrew (pictured) will be providing education on Together’s diverse range of specialist lending solutions to members and advisors. His key remit will … [Read more...]
Experienced business leaders invited to join Greater Manchester Business Board
The Greater Manchester Business Board is inviting senior business professionals from across the city-region to join its Board to help guide the city-region's future business ecosystem. The Greater Manchester Business Board is the evolution of the city-region's Local Enterprise Partnership as it … [Read more...]
New cardiac pacing suite opens at Stepping Hill Hospital
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has enhanced its heart care offer for patients following the opening of a new cardiac pacing suite at Stepping Hill Hospital. The new suite was officially opened for patients with the help of former top footballer Steve McManaman. Famous for playing for England, … [Read more...]
Mayor unveils new plan for equal pathways to technical education and university
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has set out plans to create equal pathways for young people to pursue academic or technical qualifications when choosing their GCSEs. The schemes expand on Greater Manchester's devolved power for post-16 technical education to support the one in three … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to Leeds rail upgrade set to bring multi-billion pound benefits
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...]
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...]
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