Stockport Council's Planning and Highways Committee has granted outline planning permission to housebuilder Taylor Wimpey for a development of up to 160 new homes off Jacksons Lane in Hazel Grove. Plans were first floated for the development during a public consultation in summer 2025, before a … [Read more...]
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8 in 10 employees believe flexible working important in a job, finds Acas survey
A new survey by Acas has revealed that nearly 8 in 10 employees (78%) said that flexible working was important in a job ahead of a consultation by the organisation to update its Code of Practice for employers responding to flexible working requests. The poll, conducted by YouGov on Acas' behalf, … [Read more...]
Applications open for grant scheme backing independent restaurants
A grant scheme to support independent restaurants and other hospitality businesses across Greater Manchester has opened applications for its latest funding round. American Express and the International Downtown Association Foundation (IDA) have launched this year’s Backing International Small … [Read more...]
Rail operators update rules passengers travelling from Manchester Airport after a flight delay
Rail operators, Northern and TransPennine Express, will allow passengers who miss their booked train from Manchester Airport due to a delayed flight to catch an alternative service up to three hours later at no extra cost. Ticket office staff at Manchester Airport station will provide a stamped … [Read more...]
Work to transform travel in Greater Manchester recognised at National Transport Awards
Ongoing efforts to transform how people travel around Greater Manchester have been celebrated at the National Transport Awards, with individuals and organisations in the city-region recognised across four categories. For the second year running, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) won the … [Read more...]
G20 Summit to bring greater cyber security risk to Greater Manchester businesses
Following the announcement that Manchester city centre will host the G20 Summit in 2027, the North West Cyber Resilience Centre (NWCRC) is urging businesses across the city-region to review their cyber security. With the summit set to bring the region's businesses into contact with new suppliers, … [Read more...]
Applications open for scheme to support manufacturers with electricity bills
Applications have now opened for eligible manufacturers to sign up for government support from the British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) that could help reduce electricity bills by up to 25%. Businesses have until 30th November to register to receive support from April 2027. In … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport opens new hi-tech sensory zone
Manchester Airport has opened a new sensory zone in Terminal 2 that will provide respite to passengers with autism, neurodivergence and other non-visible disabilities and needs. The Sunflower Room facility is broken down into three sections – two of which are sensory rooms offering an array of … [Read more...]
Stockport residents help shape new exhibition at Stockroom
Residents from across Stockport have helped create SUBTEXT, a new free exhibition inspired by reading, stories and local voices that will open at Stockroom this autumn. The exhibition, opening on 15th October as part of the National Year of Reading, looks at the stories, memories and ideas behind … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How AI search engines are reshaping web design in 2026
Sue Vervaet, developer at web design agency, Instilled, explains what the growth in AI search volume means for building websites in 2026. For over twenty years, being found online has been about one thing: ranking well on Google. In 2026, that is changing fast. Analysts have predicted that … [Read more...]
SMEs to get £2000 boost when taking on young apprentices
Smaller businesses hiring apprentices aged 24 and under will receive a £2,000 grant for each young person they take on to help cover costs related to their employment. Backed by the Federation of Small Businesses, the scheme will help non-levy paying employers, which are typically small- and … [Read more...]
IN Accountancy rebrands to Cowgills following acquisition
Stockport accountancy firm, IN Accountancy, has rebranded as Cowgills, part of the Sumer Group, following its acquisition earlier this year. Cowgills signage will replace the IN Accountancy branding on the firm's offices at Rhino Court, Hazel Grove. The IN Accountancy website will also be retired … [Read more...]
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