Major project starts have helped to maintain sector-wide stability, construction sector monitor Glenigan has revealed in its the November 2022 edition on its Construction Review. The Review focuses on the three months to the end of October 2022, covering all major (>£100M) and underlying … [Read more...]
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Funding boost for Working Well programme set to help over 7,000 more into work in Greater Manchester
The Department for Work and Pensions has invested a further £12.4 million into a local programme to support more people into work in Greater Manchester. The additional funds for the Working Well Work and Health programme over the coming two years will enable a further 7,375 receive support to … [Read more...]
Stockport Digital Network to hold first meeting
The newly-launched Stockport Digital Network will hold its first networking event on Friday 9th December to bring together the borough's thriving digital businesses. The organisation, set up by Stockport Council's Economy, Work and Skills team, aims to connect digital businesses in Stockport to … [Read more...]
Winter support vouchers scheme launches to support with cost of living
As part of the drive to help all residents stay warm and well this winter, Stockport Council is providing a Winter Support Voucher scheme to help thousands of households across the borough. Funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Household Support Fund, the vouchers will provide … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport announces shortlist for £25,000 school eco-garden competition
Primary schools in Cheadle and Gatley are among the six shortlisted to be in line with winning a £25,000 grant from the Manchester Airport Community Trust Fund for a new eco-friendly outdoor learning space. A total of 22 schools applied for the competition, with proposals outlining how they would … [Read more...]
Christmas workers invited to use HMRC app to share employment details at new jobs
With tens of thousands expected to start seasonal, temporary employment in the run-up to Christmas, HMRC is encouraging people starting new jobs to use their app to share employment and income details with employers. 340,000 are already using the HMRC app to access employment and income … [Read more...]
Poynton Relief Road surfacing and white lining works to get underway
Work is set to begin on the road surfacing and white lining phase of the construction of the Poynton Relief Road, with the link set to open in Spring 2023. Cheshire East Council has confirmed that parts of the A523 and Street Lane in Poynton will be temporarily closed to facilitate the latest … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on strategy to make North’s transport system more socially inclusive
Transport for the North (TfN) has opened a consultation on its strategy to ensure the region's transport network is effective, socially inclusive, and meets the needs of the diverse places and populations of the North. The transport body's Socially Inclusive Transport Strategy provides an … [Read more...]
Northern apprenticeship agency launches to ‘Power Up’ creative skills
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has secured funding to launch a new apprenticeship agency to address skills gaps in the region's creative industries. The new 'Power Up Agency' aims to start 50 apprenticeships in its first year, and is being launched as part of a pilot programme in … [Read more...]
Stockport Council joins UK wide Fostering World Cup Challenge
Stockport Council has joined forces with 25 other UK local authorities to deliver a World Cup Challenge campaign to recruit more foster carers in the borough, and nationwide. Football like fostering bring communities together so to coincide with the global FIFA World Cup Football tournament, … [Read more...]
Chancellor delivers Autumn Statement
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has delivered his Autumn Statement, setting out a raft of tax increases and spending cuts in a bid to shore up the UK's public finances. Addressing the House of Commons, Jeremy Hunt set out three priorities of his Autumn Statement: stability, growth and … [Read more...]
Business community reacts to Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Business leaders from across the North-west and the rest of the UK have shared their reactions to yesterday's Autumn Statement from recently-appointed Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt. In his first Autumn Statement as Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt set out a number of major tax increases and spending cuts across … [Read more...]
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