Donald Moore, Chair of Stockport B-Corp schoolwear manufacturer, One+all has been named Leader of the Year for the Greater Manchester city-region at the 2023 Northern Leadership Awards. The awards, hosted by TheBusinessDesk.com and sponsored by CMS and Quarterdeck, are now in their fifth year and … [Read more...]
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SAS Daniels welcomes Macclesfield FC owner to re-launch of Business Breakfast events
Stockport and Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels Solicitors, have hosted a business breakfast event with guest speaker, Robert Smethurst, owner of Macclesfield FC. SAS Daniels held the event to mark the re-launch of its popular Business Breakfast events. Hot beverages and breakfast were available on … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to take advantage of fully-funded Instagram training
People working in Stockport are invited to apply to take part in a fully-funded social media training course, focusing on using Instagram to build an online brand. Delivered by BuzzStart Academy, this is a mapped Level 3 course fully-funded by the European Social Fund and Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
Together’s donations to Manchester Youth Zone reach a quarter of a million pounds
Following a recent donation of £25,000, Cheadle-based specialist lender Together has now provided a quarter of a million pounds to local charity, Manchester Youth Zone. With Together’s support, in the last 10 years Manchester Youth Zone has been able to provide crucial assistance to young people … [Read more...]
Stockport Council launches Greenspace Volunteer Awards
Stockport Council has opened nominations for new awards in the borough to recognise the volunteers and community groups taking care of Stockport's green spaces. The awards aim to raise awareness and celebrate the work and commitment of Stockport’s many dedicated ‘Friends of’ and volunteers who … [Read more...]
UK Government sets out approach to AI innovation
The UK Government has published its first White Paper, setting out how it will guide innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) to both deliver economic growth and ensure public trust in the technology. In the White Paper, A pro-innovation approach to AI regulation, the government establishes … [Read more...]
Order placed for 170 electric buses for Stockport
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and bus operator Stagecoach have confirmed that an order has been placed for 170 new electric buses to serve routes in and around Stockport from 2024. The buses have been jointly funded by Stagecoach and local and national government, with Stagecoach’s … [Read more...]
Vulnerability found in 3CX Desktop app
Users of 3CX's Desktop app, allowing business to make phone calls via their computers, are being advised to uninstall the app following vulnerability in the software. The vulnerability is affecting versions 18 and above of the 3CX Desktop on both Windows and macOS operating systems (pictured). … [Read more...]
£480,000 grant secured for decarbonisation Stockport school
A £480,000 grant has been awarded by the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) to fund a low-carbon heating system and energy efficiency measures at Dial Park Primary School, Offerton, Stockport. The school, built in the 1960s had been identified as needing replacement boilers and a new … [Read more...]
Programme to monitor young people’s wellbeing in Greater Manchester to be rolled out elsewhere after publishing second year of findings
The #BeeWell programme to monitor and improve the wellbeing of young people in Greater Manchester is set to be rolled out to four other local authorities in England. The programme originates from a collaboration between the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, University of Manchester, the Anna … [Read more...]
Better connectivity worth £2.2 billion to Greater Manchester SMEs
New research from Three Business has revealed that better connectivity among Greater Manchester SMEs could contribute an extra £2.2 billion a year to the city-region's economy. With growth front of mind for SMEs, over half (53%) of local businesses said their business could grow faster if they … [Read more...]
Solar panels installed at two key sites in Stockport
Work is now underway at two key sites in the borough to install roof mounted solar panels as part of efforts for Stockport to become carbon neutral by 2038. The enhancements to Grand Central Leisure Centre in the town centre, and Endeavour House in Bredbury are part of Stockport Council's … [Read more...]
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