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...]
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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...]
Business leaders react to resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson
Following the resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson on 7th July, business and political leaders from the North-west and nationally have largely welcomed the news. With the Prime Minister committing to stay on in the role until a new Conservative Party members elect a new leader, CBI … [Read more...]
Funding approved for new train station for Cheadle
The government has approved £13.9 million of funding from its Towns Fund to deliver a new train station, eco business park and improved walking and cycling routes in Cheadle. After two and a half years since first submitting their bid, the Cheadle Town Board has secured the funds needed to move … [Read more...]
Stanley Green Trading Estate sold to Altrincham-based business
Stanley Green Trading Estate in Cheadle Hulme has been sold to Altrincham-based Patrick Properties, changing hands for the second in two years. Stanley Green Trading Estate comprises 14 units, totalling 150,000 sq ft on a 0.5 acre site off the A34, next to the retail park of the same name. … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester leaders recognised at Living Wage Champion Awards
Efforts being made to make Greater Manchester a Living Wage City-region have been recognised at the Living Wage Champion Awards. The awards, held by the Living Wage Foundation on 5th July, commended the city-region's Living Wage City-Region action group for their role in growing the number of … [Read more...]
Citizens Advice launches July gambling awareness campaign, highlighting the support available in Stockport
Citizens Advice Stockport is highlighting the support available for those struggling with problem gambling as part of a national awareness campaign running throughout July. Almost half the population of Britain gambles, and there are around 2 million people in Britain who are currently … [Read more...]
Change to NI threshold comes into effect
The level at which people start paying National Insurance (NI) has risen to £12,750, reducing contributions for 70% of UK workers and bringing the threshold in line with that for Income Tax. The policy came into effect on 6th July, after having been announced by former Chancellor of the Exchequer … [Read more...]
New Emergency Department at Stepping Hill Hospital gets green light
Plans for a new £30 million Emergency Department at Stepping Hill Hospital have been approved by Stockport Council. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is investing in a major new facility to transform the hospital’s A&E unit and provide a more efficient healthcare facility to offer patients, … [Read more...]
£100 million investment provides boost to Northern SMEs
SMEs across Northern England have benefitted from £100 million investment by FW Capital in the financial year ended 31st March 2022. Loans by the fund manager totalling £35.5 million enabled SMEs in the region to access a further £69 million in co-investment from the private sector. Collectively, … [Read more...]
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