Stockport’s mutual, Vernon Building Society, has reopened its Reddish branch with a community event attended by members, local charities and mascot, Vernon Bear. Local contractors, Monks Morton Design Interiors and Flexible Office, have completed a six-week, £150,000 refurbishment of the branch … [Read more...]
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Stockport Council achieves Real Living Wage accreditation
Stockport Council has been accredited as a Real Living Wage employer by the Living Wage Foundation, recognising that all council workers will be paid enough to live on. The RLW is the only rate independently calculated according to the cost of living through pricing a basket of household goods … [Read more...]
New look and charity partner announced at Stockport Business Awards launch event
Organisers and main sponsors, Clarke Nicklin, have unveiled a new look for the Stockport Business Awards for 2023 at an official launch event on Thursday 23rd March. The event was held at The Light Cinema, where over 80 people were in attendance. Guests had the opportunity to network with people … [Read more...]
Stockport youth activity services receive £275k boost
A community youth network which provides vital support to young people in Stockport has been awarded significant funding of £275,000. The money – which includes £255,000 National Lottery Funding and a further £20,000 from the Ministry of Justice Youth Sports Fund – will contribute towards … [Read more...]
Interest rates rise further to 4.25%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has voted to raise the bank's base rate to 4.25%, the eleventh consecutive rise in interest rates since January 2022. The rate rise follows the release yesterday of the February's Consumer Prices Index which found inflation had risen to 10.4%, … [Read more...]
Stockport projects among latest beneficiaries of Greater Manchester’s Green Spaces Fund
Two Stockport projects are among 31 community-led schemes to have been awarded funding from Round Two of Greater Manchester's Green Spaces Fund. The first round of the scheme, announced at the Green Summit in October 2022, saw almost £400,000 allocated to 21 projects across the city-region. Round … [Read more...]
LSH Auto launches BYD at flagship Mercedes-Benz of Stockport site
LSH Auto has welcomed Chinese electric car manufacturer BYD to its Mercedes-Benz of Stockport showroom for the first time this week. The dealership group was named as among the first in the UK to partner with BYD as one of the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power … [Read more...]
Stockport Council wins the iNetwork Outstanding Contribution Award
Stockport Council picked up the Outstanding Contribution Award at the iNetwork Innovation Awards Dinner and Ceremony on Thursday 16th March. The awards celebrate projects and teams that have delivered transformation and excellence in public service delivery, and Stockport Council took home the … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery unveils new look for Crown Inn, Coniston
Robinsons Brewery's Crown Inn in Coniston in the Lake District is ready to reopen after significant investment to create a new look and feel for the pub. As well as a new look, the Crown Inn relaunches with a brand new food offering for locals and visitors alike. There are also thirteen guest … [Read more...]
Central Library hosts #HereForBusiness drop-in event for Stockport businesses
Stockport's Central Library will host the GC Business Growth Hub on Wednesday 29th March and is inviting local businesses to drop-in and find out more about support available. The event is part of the #HereForBusiness campaign that looks to support businesses across Greater Manchester during the … [Read more...]
February saw slight rise in inflation
Inflation rose to 10.4% in February, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has revealed with the publication of its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data. The 0.3-percentage point rise on the annual rate of inflation from January's figures ends three months of consecutive falls and goes … [Read more...]
Town centre rent-to-buy housing scheme set for approval
Stockport Council's Planning & Highways Regulation Committee has been recommended to approve plans for 73 rent-to-buy apartments in the town centre. Proposals were first lodged by Great Places Housing Group in September 2022 for the scheme that would see a block of 73 affordable homes built … [Read more...]
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