Cheadle-based specialist lender Together has announced the appointment of Martin Souter as its Commercial Credit and Risk Director. With over two decades of financial services experience, including 16 years in corporate banking at Barclays, Martin will be responsible for overseeing credit risk, … [Read more...]
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Stockport College hosts short courses for local employers to upskill workforce
Stockport College is running three low cost or free short courses starting in February for businesses to upskill their existing employees. The three courses require up to 3.5 hours of weekly attendance at the college for between four and six weeks, and lead to a Level 2 or Level 3 Award to … [Read more...]
Hospice charity launches appeal for winter clothes donations
Heald Green-based hospice charity, St Ann's Hospice has launched an appeal for of winter clothes for its charity shops across Stockport and South Manchester. The organisation, which has five charity shops across Stockport and further five elsewhere in South Manchester is urgently calling for … [Read more...]
Single-use plastics ban to take effect from October 2023
A wide range of single-use plastic products will be banned for use in England from October 2023, the Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has announced. Following a public consultation last year, the 2020 ban on plastic cotton buds, drinks stirrers and straws will be extended to include larger … [Read more...]
Vernon commits to Stockport high streets with branch refurbishment programme
Stockport mutual, Vernon Building Society, has begun a process of refurbishment of its high street branches throughout the borough. The investment cements the building society’s commitment to maintaining a high street presence in local communities across the borough where it can provide … [Read more...]
Sodexo has the right formula for BASF
Chemicals company, BASF has awarded Sodexo a two year extension to its soft and hard FM services contract at its UK head office in Stockport and five other sites in the UK and Ireland. Sodexo has delivered services to BASF for over 30 years, and since 2014 Sodexo has been delivering full IFM … [Read more...]
#HereForBusiness support package helps Stockport companies to navigate cost of living crisis
Businesses in Stockport facing challenges with increasing costs can access high quality support right on their doorstep with the new #HereForBusiness campaign. GC Business Growth Hub has launched this new support package to help local businesses to manage the increasing cost of doing business, … [Read more...]
New keyhole surgery theatre enhances surgical care at Stepping Hill Hospital
An upgraded surgical theatre with state-of-the-art new robotic equipment is now in use and enhancing treatment for patients at Stepping Hill Hospital, while helping the future of innovative surgery in Stockport. The new laparoscopic (or ‘keyhole’) equipment allows surgical teams to carry out … [Read more...]
Approval expected for 1,500 new homes on Stockport Cheshire border
Cheshire East Council is expected to approve plans for Handforth Garden Village which would see the delivery of 1,500 new homes on the Stockport Cheshire border. The council, via its development company Engine of the North, is the lead developer for the Handforth Garden Village and the delivery … [Read more...]
Majority of employers hold positive view of veterans, finds new poll
A UK-wide poll of over 12,000 employers and members of the public has revealed that a majority hold a positive view of veterans. The study, carried out by polling company YouGov, into perceptions of former military personnel found 71% of employers believe veterans have a strong work ethic, while … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport reveals its holiday hotspots for summer 2023
With the travel sector expecting a spike in bookings for the upcoming summer season, Manchester Airport has revealed its most popular destinations by capacity for summer 2023. January is a particularly busy time for forward bookings from holidaymakers seeking summer sun and an escape from the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How to raise awareness of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
With growing evidence that inclusive workplace cultures a good for overall productivity and employee engagement, Hallidays HR explains what equality, diversity and inclusion each mean, and how to raise their profile within your business. Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) all go hand-in-hand … [Read more...]
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