The John Lewis Partnership has revealed, along with a number of other retailers, that it will close its John Lewis and Waitrose stores completely on the September 19th Bank Holiday for the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. All 33 John Lewis stores, including in Cheadle Hulme, will … [Read more...]
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Stockport NHS doctors appointed Greater Manchester clinical lead roles
Two doctors working at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport have taken new clinical lead roles covering the whole of Greater Manchester. Consultant stroke physician Dr Shivakumar Krishnamoorthy has taken on the role of the Network Hospital Clinical Director for Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
Unemployment falls but pay growth fails to keep up with inflation, ONS finds
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its September analysis of the UK Labour Market, which has seen unemployment fall to its lowest level since 1974. The UK unemployment rate now stands at just 3.6%, its lowest level recorded since May to July 1974. Despite this, the employment … [Read more...]
TfN calls on new government to commit to transport investment
Sub-national transport body, Transport for the North (TfN) has written to new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, calling for her government to commit to investment in the region's infrastructure. TfN's Board has set out in their correspondence key priorities for transport investment that will boost … [Read more...]
Upcoming South Manchester Financial & Professional Network event postponed until December
The upcoming meeting of the South Manchester Financial & Professional Network, due to take place on September 22nd has been postponed until Thursday 1st December 2022. The Deputy Agent for the Bank of England in the North West, Ken Clark, had been due to speak at the event to discuss the … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer signs contract with Irish Defence Forces
Stockport manufacturer, WFEL, has announced it has signed a new contract to provide tactical bridges to the Irish Defence Forces. The supply of 31m double storey MGB Medium Girder Bridging Systems will be supplied to Irelands Corps of Engineers. The variant is adaptable not only during military … [Read more...]
Heaton Mersey retirement community named Seniors Housing Scheme of the Year
The recently completed The Woodlands retirement community in Heaton Mersey has been named Seniors Housing Scheme of the Year at the HealthInvestor Seniors Housing Awards 2022. The developers behind the scheme, Adlington Retirement Living, were also named Seniors Housing Developer of the Year. … [Read more...]
Bank holiday announced for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s State Funeral
Monday, 19th September 2022 has been confirmed as the date set for the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the government has announced it will be a national Bank Holiday. The State Funeral will mark the end of the official mourning period following Her Majesty's death. The … [Read more...]
One+All Chair invites businesses to survey workers on cost of living crisis
Donald Moore, Chair of Stockport schoolwear manufacturer One+All, has invited businesses to survey their workers on how the cost of living crisis is affecting them, and what support they may need. In a blog post for the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, of which the 100% employee owned … [Read more...]
Free workshop series supports Stockport businesses to encourage physical activity in the workplace
Stockport businesses are being invited to take part in a series of workshops to learn how they can support colleagues to engage with physical activity in the workplace. In September and October GM Moving partners will be launching a series of free events which will explore key aspects of Active … [Read more...]
Acquisition for town centre cybersecurity business
Stockport town centre based cybersecurity software distributor, Distology, has announced the acquisition of German firm, Squareball. Already working with two of Distology’s core vendors, Okta and Auth0, the new partnership will naturally bolster Distology’s European proposition thanks to … [Read more...]
Stockport marks accession of His Majesty The King Charles III
On Sunday, 11 September, the Mayor of Stockport proclaimed the accession of His Majesty The King Charles III to Monarch of the United Kingdom. The proclamation followed the Principal proclamation of His Majesty The King Charles III at St James’s Palace, London, on 10th September; the Accession … [Read more...]
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