People working in Stockport are invited to apply to take part in a fully-funded social media training course, focusing on TikTok and Instagram Reels. Delivered by BuzzStart Academy, this is a mapped Level 3 course fully-unded by the European Social Fund and Greater Manchester Combined Authority … [Read more...]
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UK new car market posts seventh consecutive month of growth
New car registrations in February rose 26.2% year-on-year, with the motor trade now just -6.5% down on its pre-pandemic figures. While February is typically a low-volume month for new car registrations ahead of the March plate change, this year saw the motor trade see in its seventh consecutive … [Read more...]
Transport Secretary sets out commitments for Northern infrastructure
Addressing the Transport for the North conference in Newcastle on 6th March, Transport Secretary Mark Harper MP has set out the government's commitments for improving transport infrastructure across Northern England. During his speech, Mark Harper reaffirmed the government's commitment to … [Read more...]
Government appoints first Menopause Employment Champion
The government has appointed its first Menopause Employment Champion and is calling on businesses to do more support women experiencing the menopause at work. Helen Tomlinson, Head of Talent (UK & Ireland) at The Adecco Group, has been appointed to the independent role by the Department for … [Read more...]
Hallidays invites businesses to break down barriers to growth in latest Rise seminar
Stockport accountants and business advisors and part of the Xeinadin Group, Hallidays, are inviting local businesses to explore how to break down the barriers in the way of future growth in the latest installment of their Rise with Xeinadin seminar series. Led by local Stockport businessman, … [Read more...]
New Health and Care Leader for Stockport
Philippa Johnson is returning to her North West roots and will be taking the helm at NHS Greater Manchester Stockport Locality as its new Deputy Place Lead. She has more than 25 years’ experience in the NHS where she started her career as a pharmacist, before moving into projects and general … [Read more...]
Automatic Enrolment pension scheme to be expanded to young and low earners
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has given its backing to proposals to expand the Automatic Enrolment pension scheme to include younger and lower-earning workers. Plans, set out in a Private Members Bill by Stoke-on-Trent MP Jonathan Gullis, will see the Lower Earnings Limit for … [Read more...]
Poynton Relief Road opens to traffic
A new relief road that diverts traffic from Macclesfield to Stockport and Manchester Airport away from Poynton village centre has now opened. The long-awaited route, dubbed Roy Chadwick Way after the local aircraft designer, opened to cyclists and pedestrians on Friday 3rd March, with cars and … [Read more...]
C&C launch standalone SME insurance unit
Stockport-based C&C Insurance Brokers have announced the launch of a new standalone unit within the business' Commercial Team to cater for its SME customers. Previously the Commercial Team would have handled all sizes of client from the self-employed, through SMEs, up to multi-national … [Read more...]
Trio of new senior colleagues for Stockport
Stockport Council is welcoming three new senior colleagues, adding to its leadership team which was recently praised by peers from the Local Government Association. The new recruits take up senior roles across the council's health and social care teams. Director of Adult Social Services … [Read more...]
How can a diverse workforce be a boost for business
The pressures of the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent economic climate have seen diversity and inclusion sink down businesses’ list of priorities. However, efforts to diversify the workforce and create more inclusive and welcoming business environments for colleagues from all parts of the community … [Read more...]
Refurbishment of former BHS store to move forward
Plans for the refurbishment of the former BHS store in Stockport town centre have taken a step forward after councillors approved the appointment of contractors for the scheme. Robertson Construction have been appointed to complete the work on revamping the store, which the council purchased in … [Read more...]
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