A cleanliness training and monitoring officer working at Stepping Hill Hospital has won the title of ‘Auditor of the Year’ at an award ceremony celebrating the best in domestic healthcare support in the NHS. Tracy Boswell won the award in competition with others from across the country at the … [Read more...]
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Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund pledges over £36,000 to local causes
Manchester Airport’s Community Trust Fund has announced it will donate more than £36,000 to community-led projects and groups local to the hub, including 10 in Stockport. Among those awarded funds at the latest quarterly meeting were Abney Scout and Guide Centre, in Cheadle. The group will … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester ranked among top European cities for international investment
Greater Manchester has been recognised among the top European cities for business in the International Investment Rankings of the Financial Times’ FDI European Cities and Regions of the Future 2023/24 report. The Greater Manchester Local Business Board (GM LEP) was ranked 2nd overall of local … [Read more...]
Stockport Council agrees 2023/24 budget
Councillors voted to approve Stockport Council's 2023/24 Revenue Budget during a meeting on Thursday 23rd February. The budget, the first since the Liberal Democrat group took over running of the council in last year's local elections, includes a 3.99% increase in Council Tax for residents as the … [Read more...]
Stockport business community invited to contribute to local economic survey
Companies in Stockport and from across Greater Manchester are being invited to share their experience of the current economic situation facing business as part of a quarterly survey conducted by the city-region's Chamber of Commerce. The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has run its … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery launches new generation of beers with ‘Unicorn Brewing’
Stockport brewers, Robinsons Brewery, have announced a brand-new collaboration, 'Unicorn Brewing' to meet the changing needs of the modern beer drinker. Unicorn Brewing sees the next generation of brewers at Robinsons, pub licensees, selected employees, and brewers come together to explore, … [Read more...]
Together loan book grows to £5.9 billion
Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has today (24th February) announced its quarterly results revealing its loan book grew to £5.9 billion, despite continued uncertainty in the UK economy. The finance group, which provides property loans to individuals and businesses, recorded average … [Read more...]
Sainsbury’s reopens Bramhall convenience store in new location
A new Sainsbury's Local convenience store has opened on Woodford Road in Bramhall, relocating from the previous premises on Village Square. The Village Square store closed earlier this week, with all 17 colleagues now working from the new shop, which was opened on Thursday 23rd Februrary by local … [Read more...]
Merseyway launch urgent appeal to support local children living in poverty
Merseyway is collaborating with UK charity, Zarach, and the Chelwood Food Bank Plus in Stockport to run an urgent appeal for donations to help provide the necessities for a good night’s sleep for local children who are most in need. Stockport shoppers will be able to donate a variety of bedroom … [Read more...]
Thousands of government jobs have relocated to the North-west
The Cabinet Office has revealed that more than 11,000 government jobs been relocated from London to sites around the UK, including over 2,000 in the North-west. Under the Places for Growth programme, the North-west has seen the most jobs transferred out of the capital, with 2,100 civil servants … [Read more...]
Rail links restored after damage to power lines in Cheadle Hulme
Normal rail service has resumed in Stockport after power lines above the tracks at Cheadle Hulme sustained damage on Tuesday 21st February. Damage to 25,000 volt overhead cables which supply power to electric trains travelling in and out of Stockport through Cheadle Hulme, affecting services run … [Read more...]
HMRC reminds businesses about new VAT penalties and interest payments
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding VAT registered businesses to file their returns and pay on time following the introduction of a new penalties system. The late payment penalties and points-based late submission penalties were introduced from 1 January 2023, replacing the VAT default … [Read more...]
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