A programme pioneered in Greater Manchester to support more people into apprenticeships from under-represented groups has given 140 learners access to new opportunities. The Removing Barriers to Apprenticeships programme was created by Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) in 2020 to help … [Read more...]
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Marple holiday firm makes British Travel Awards shortlist
Sailing holiday specialists, PlainSailing.com, have been shortlisted in the Best Travel Company for Sailing / Flotilla Holidays at this year's British Travel Awards. The Marple based business has made the shortlist in the first year that sailing holiday providers have been recognised in their own … [Read more...]
Stockport charity becomes Living Wage employer
Stockport based disability charity, the Together Trust, has been officially accredited as a Living Wage employer. The charity, which employs over 850 people in Stockport and across the North-west of England, has committed to paying all colleagues a minimum of £9.93 per hour – the hourly pay … [Read more...]
Shortlist announced for Stockport Business Awards 2022
Main sponsors and organisers, Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, have announced the shortlist for the 2022 Stockport Business Awards. Many Stockport businesses entered the 13 categories this year, and the judging took place on Tuesday 5th July. This year's judging panel consisted of … [Read more...]
Innovate Manchester relaunches workshops to bring together business and research in the city-region
Innovate Manchester has announced the launch of its new series of workshops in Greater Manchester to bring together businesses and researchers in the city-region. First launched in June 2020, Innovate Manchester was established to nurture cooperation between academia, large corporates and local … [Read more...]
Partner promotion in SAS Daniels’ residential property team
Stockport law firm SAS Daniels LLP has announced the promotion of Tim Jordan to partner in its residential property team. Tim Jordan (pictured) joined the full-service law firm last year as director of conveyancing. He heads up the 40-strong residential property team across the firm’s four … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: It’s game, set and match for Wimbledon’s brand colours?
After a fortnight of action at the All England Tennis Club, including success for Stockport's own Liam Broady, Stockport design and branding agency, Dawn Creative, explains what is behind Wimbledon's iconic brand colours. Instant recognition. It’s the holy grail for any brand. After all, what … [Read more...]
New brownfield fund opens to deliver new homes on derelict sites
A £180 million fund to build over 17,000 new homes on disused brownfield sites has launched, with local authorities invited to bid for a share of the first £40 million to be released. The fund, announced by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities on 8th July, follows a previous … [Read more...]
Redevelopment approved for Vauxhall Industrial Estate
Stockport Council's Planning and Highways Regulation Committee have approved plans to redevelop Vauxhall Industrial Estate in Reddish. Plans will see existing buildings on the industrial estate demolished to make way for 200,000 sq ft of new industrial and warehouse units. Proposals were given … [Read more...]
Logistics and project management training secure £1.5 million boost
Greater Manchester businesses looking to upskill members of their workforce with logistics or project management training are set to benefit from the city-region's Skills for Growth programme. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has awarded contracts worth £1.5 million to Growth Company … [Read more...]
TfN report highlights environmental impact of travel choices
Research conducted by sub-national transport body, Transport for the North (TfN), has revealed how modes of transport affect the carbon footprint of a journey. TfN analysed a number of trips, comparing how CO2 emissions varied between travelling by car and by train. The research was published on … [Read more...]
LSH Auto sponsors fan-owned Manchester football club
LSH Auto, part of LSH International, one of the largest dealer groups for Mercedes-Benz cars worldwide, has become the latest sponsor of fan-owned football club, FC United Manchester. Founded in 2005 and currently playing in the Northern Premier Division, FC United is democratically run by its … [Read more...]
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