Independent research conducted on behalf of Handelsbanken Wealth and Asset Management has found that 57% of women are worried that their standard of living will fall over the next 12 months. The research also found that women were more worried about their finances in the coming months compared to … [Read more...]
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Gorvins represent family-run group in sale of timber distribution business
Gorvins Solicitors have represented the family run Rowlinson Group in the sale of their timber import and distribution business. A fourth-generation family business founded in 1926, Nantwich-based Rowlinson Group have sold Rowlinson Timber to UK timber agent, Gill & Robinson (part of the … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for 144 affordable apartments in Stockport town centre regeneration district
Great Places Housing Group has submitted plans to build 144 high-quality affordable homes in the Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) Town Centre West regeneration area. The proposals for the £34 million development on Chestergate will be the housing provider's second site in the MDC … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester hits recycling rate milestone
Greater Manchester now recycles more than 50% of its household waste, according to the latest recycling rates published by DEFRA. The city-region now sits in the top half of UK regions for recycling, ahead of the national average of 44%. DEFRA figures found the city-region's recycling rates … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations opens Merseyway Pop Up Shop
Stockport charity, Pure Innovations, has opened a Pop Up Shop in the Merseyway Shopping Centre, selling items made by its clients. Pure Innovations is a charity supporting people with a disability and other barriers to live more enhanced and independent lifestyles through a variety of projects … [Read more...]
National contract for North West Start Up Loans provider
Greater Manchester-based GC Business Finance has been appointed as a national Business Support Partner for the government's Start Up Loans scheme. GCBF has been providing Start Up Loans to entrepreneurs in the North West for the past decade, and has announced it has created 13 new roles to expand … [Read more...]
£150 million investment announced into digital connectivity
Technology Secretary, Michelle Donelan, has announced plans for £150 million of investment into the UK's telecoms infrastructure to boost digital connectivity across the UK. The new Wireless Infrastructure Strategy sets out plans to ensure all populated areas of the UK are covered by 'standalone' … [Read more...]
New review launched to improve employment prospects of autistic people
A new review designed to boost the employment prospects of autistic people has been launched by the Government, led by former Justice Secretary Robert Buckland. The review will consider how the Government can work with employers to help more autistic people realise their potential and get into … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS team shortlisted in public sector catering awards
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s catering team have had their excellent standards confirmed once more by being shortlisted for three national awards. The team, based at Stepping Hill Hospital, are up for the titles of ‘Hospital Catering of the Year’ and ‘Team of the Year’ at this year’s Public … [Read more...]
Stockport residents have until 25th April to apply for free voter ID
Stockport residents are being reminded to apply for free voter ID ahead of upcoming May local elections in borough before the 5pm on 25th April. For the first time voters will need to show suitable photo ID to vote in person at the upcoming local elections on 4 May: passports, driving licenses … [Read more...]
Lancaster Bomber to fly over town centre Soap-Box Event
Totally Stockport Krazy Races, the free to attend soap-box derby coming to town on Sunday 28th May, is set to get even bigger as it has been chosen to become part of the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flyover. The Battle of Britain Memorial Flights take place between May and September, flying … [Read more...]
North West green transition set for £2 billion investment boost
Efforts for the region to become a greener place to live and work are set for a £2 billion boost over the next five years following the reveal of investment plans of power grid operator, Electricity North West. Plans from the Stockport and Warrington based infrastructure company include new … [Read more...]
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