GMCA has awarded £548,000 funding to three training providers to expand the DfE-backed Skills Bootcamps programmes to Greater Manchester's manufacturing sector. While the city-region has a long tradition of manufacturing, skills intelligence has identified local employers are increasingly facing … [Read more...]
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Runaway Brewery makes move to Stockport
Manchester craft brewers, Runaway Brewery, have announced a move to Stockport town centre in 2023 and will open a pop-up tap room at their new site in December. The new premises at Crossley House on Astley Street will house a new brewery with dedicated tap room and bottle shop from early next … [Read more...]
The Light Stockport hosts first look premiere of new series BBC’s Waterloo Road
Fans of BBC drama Waterloo Road are being invited to attend a red carpet premiere of the new series at Stockport's Light Cinema on Wednesday 30th November. The cast of the drama, including Angela Griffin, Kym Marsh, Adam Thomas and Katie Griffiths, will hit the red carpet at the event which is … [Read more...]
TfGM launches Get on Board Christmas campaign
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has launched its Get On Board Christmas campaign to encourage more people to choose public and active transport to reach events over the festive season. Through until the end of December, TfGM will be promoting sustainable travel across Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
Rise in number of wills being challenged, finds SAS Daniels
Stockport law firm, SAS Daniels, is reporting a rise in the number of wills being challenged by disgruntled beneficiaries using ‘caveats’. Any family member or beneficiary can register a caveat at the probate registry if they don’t agree with what has been written in a will. This temporarily … [Read more...]
Inflation up to 40 year high after October energy price rise
The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has published its October Consumer Price Index (CPI), revealing year-on-year inflation has reached 11.1%, its highest level since 1981. Increases to household electricity and gas bills was the main contributor to rising inflation in October, following the … [Read more...]
Over 160,000 new EV charging points needed for North to meet decarbonisation ambitions, finds TfN
Sub-national transport body, Transport for the North (TfN) has revealed the volume of EV charging infrastructure needed to be installed across the region if the North is to meet its decarbonisation ambitions. TfN has published is bespoke Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) framework, … [Read more...]
Sharp announces partnership with internet service provider The Fluent Group
Technology group, Sharp, has announced a new partnership with The Fluent Group, one of the UK’s leading communications and IT service providers. The partnership will give Fluent customers access to the Sharp MFP range, IT services and audio-visual capabilities, enabling Fluent to become a … [Read more...]
Lidl opens consultation on Cheadle Heath store plans
Discount supermarket, Lidl, has launched an online consultation as it prepares plans to open a new store in Cheadle Heath. The supermarket revealed earlier this year that it had ambitions to expand to 1,100 UK stores by 2025, with Stockport among the locations in the North-west it was targeting … [Read more...]
New bike libraries launch across Greater Manchester to boost access to cycling
TfGM-backed bike libraries have now launched across Greater Manchester, allowing people to borrow a bike and take advantage of improved walking and cycling links across the city-region. A £145,000 investment from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has helped launch the first 14 bike … [Read more...]
Development partner sought for Cheadle Eco-Business Park
Stockport Council has begun the tender process to find a Development Manager for a 7-acre eco-business park being brought forward on Bird Hall Lane, Cheadle. An Invitation to Tender has been launched for the proposed development which aims to demonstrate market-leading, high environmental … [Read more...]
Cost of Living Emergency Appeal launched to support a Warm and Well Stockport
An emergency charity appeal has launched as more Stockport residents are negatively impacted by rising food and energy prices this winter. The fundraiser, organised by Stockport’s charity infrastructure support organisation, Sector3. The money raised will be available to Stockport's voluntary, … [Read more...]
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