Stockport Council has paused progress on its Local Plan that will set out the borough's housing and development strategy through to 2038. A consultation on the Local Plan was due to start at the end of September, however, in light of national uncertainty over the policies of a new incoming Prime … [Read more...]
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Apartment conversion planned for upper floors of Petersgate House
The uppermost three floors of Petersgate House in Stockport town centre could be converted into 24 one- and two-bedroom apartments following a planning application by developer, RA Project 4x. The change of use application follows the unsuccessful sale of the property in February, as reported by … [Read more...]
John Lewis Partnership launches recruitment campaign for 10,000 temporary roles
The John Lewis Partnership has announced the start of a campaign to recruit over 10,000 temporary workers ahead of the busy festive period. The 10,000 jobs will be split across John Lewis and Waitrose stores, including in Stockport, as well as throughout the retailer's distribution … [Read more...]
The Light Stockport support National Cinema Day
As part of National Cinema Day, an industry wide initiative taking place on Saturday 3 September, The Light Cinema are offering all films and formats for just £3 across their 12 UK sites, including Stockport. The Light jumped at the opportunity to be part of this special offer and are excited to … [Read more...]
Stockport gets behind ‘Know Your Numbers’ blood pressure campaign
Locations across Stockport are offering free blood pressure checks from the 5th to 9th September as part of Blood Pressure UK's annual Know Your Numbers campaign. Knowing your blood pressure numbers means that if yours is high you can get support and if necessary, treatment to bring it under … [Read more...]
Telecoms providers to face tougher rules to protect networks from cyber attacks
UK broadband and mobile providers are to be required to ensure they comply more tougher security rules to protect telecoms networks from cyber attacks. New legislation is now in effect that gives the UK Government greater powers to boost the security standards of the UK’s mobile and broadband … [Read more...]
Scottish housebuilder preparing plans for 180 new homes in Offerton
Aberdeen-based housebuilder Stewart Milne Homes is preparing a planning application to build 180 new homes off Marple Road, Offerton, on the site of a sand and gravel pit. The brownfield site being considered for new homes comprises approximately 24 hectares and is used for the extraction of sand … [Read more...]
Third Climate Action Business Forum to consider how to embed climate action in an organisation
Tickets are now available to book for the next Climate Action Business Forum, which will bring together Stockport businesses to discuss embedding climate action in an organisation. The event is the third in a series organised by Stockport Council’s Climate Action Now team, aiming to support … [Read more...]
Landlords with large portfolios are ignoring succession planning, finds Handelsbanken
Most professional landlords with portfolios of 10 or more properties (52%) have no succession plan in place, risking the future sustainability of their business for the next generation. The findings, from local relationship bank Handelsbanken, also suggest a worrying lack of succession planning … [Read more...]
Cycle September workplace and community bike challenge returns for 2022
The Cycle September initiative, supported by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), will take place again in 2022 to help individuals and organisations achieve health, wellness, and sustainability goals. Free for anyone (13+) who lives, works or studies in Greater Manchester, Cycle September … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester barbers invited to free mental health training
Barbers from across Greater Manchester are being invited to join free training to help identify signs someone may be struggling and help support clients with their mental health. NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care Suicide Prevention Programme has invited Tom Chapman, of The Lions Barber … [Read more...]
Manufacturing: SMMT – car and commercial vehicle production continues steady increase
UK commercial vehicle output continues to grow with its best July for six years as UK car production rise for the third consecutive month. UK commercial vehicle (CV) production grew by 43.9% in July, with 8,097 units of the latest vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off British factory … [Read more...]
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