Despite estimates that an underground HS2 station at Manchester Piccadilly could cost £5 billion more than the government's above-ground plans, business leaders from across the city-region are set to lobby for a rethink of plans for the station. 50 political and business leaders, including … [Read more...]
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£7.4 billion provided in 2021/22 to support UK businesses to export
Businesses across the UK were supported with £7.4 billion from government to help grow export sales in the 2021/22 financial year. Funds distributed by UK Export Finance (UKEF) were at the highest level in 14 years, according to annual results published by the government lender. 83% of businesses … [Read more...]
New non-charging plan for Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone published
Greater Manchester leaders have agreed and published a new plan for a non-charging Clean Air Zone for the city-region. GMCA has published its evidence for supporting an investment-led Clean Air Plan to reduce roadside nitrogen dioxide air pollution, which, unlike the now scrapped earlier … [Read more...]
Aldi to offer finders’ fee in search for new Cheadle store site
Supermarket chain, Aldi, has announced it will offer a finders' fee to people who recommend suitable sites for a new stores nationwide, including in Cheadle. Cheadle, along with Wilmslow and West Didsbury, is among a list of key locations targeted by the discount retailer in a bid to grow its … [Read more...]
Construction supplier appoints Stockport agency as new PR partner
Hard landscaping and building materials supplier, Marshalls, has announced the appointment of Stockport construction sector agency, Unhooked Communications, as its PR partner. Following a competitive pitch process, Unhooked will work with Marshalls to elevate its marketing activity through … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester survey finds business confidence remains stable despite economic uncertainty
A survey of businesses across Greater Manchester has found that despite feeling the effects of increased uncertainty in the economy, business confidence and hiring intentions remain stable. The results of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) showed … [Read more...]
GMCA and Homes England agree new partnership to deliver new homes
Greater Manchester will pilot a new Strategic Place Partnership model for housing following an agreement between Homes England and Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). The new model for partnership working will bring together the government housing agency and local authorities in Greater … [Read more...]
Council to purchase freehold for Adswood Depot
Stockport Council is to purchase the freehold for its depot off Tenement Lane in Adswood as part of a plan to consolidate services to a single location. Stockport Council's Cabinet green-lit the move in a meeting on 28th June to purchase the freehold for the eight-acre former land-fill and … [Read more...]
Join Stockport’s second Climate Action Now summit to inspire climate action across the borough
Stockport Council is to host its second Climate Action Now summit to connect residents and businesses with efforts being made to reduce the borough's impact on the environment. Themes for the summit this year are Energy and Food – two subjects likely at the front of many residents' thoughts in … [Read more...]
Mayor’s Charity raises £32,000 for Sector3
Fundraising by the Mayor of Stockport over the past year has raised £32,000 for the town's Voluntary, Community & Faith based and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector infrastructure organisation, Sector3. Sector3 has revealed it will use funds raised by the Mayor's Charity to reinvest in the … [Read more...]
New building safety regulations come into force
Improvements to building regulations have come into force, creating new regulators for high-rise buildings and construction manufacturers in the wake of the Grenfell Tower fire. New rules brought in by the Building Safety Act 2022 will also improve protections for leaseholders and owners of … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to launch plan to support businesses to cut waste
Greater Manchester is set to roll out a new plan to support businesses and residents across the city-region cut waste and create a more circular economy. GMCA's Sustainable Consumption Plan (SCP) was approved by council leaders on 24th June and supports the five-year Environment Plan already in … [Read more...]
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