Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has called on businesses and communities to back the city-region's efforts to help disadvantaged residents get online. The Mayor has launched the Greater Manchester Databank, part of the National Databank run by Good Things Foundation, alongside phase … [Read more...]
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Sunday Times hails Stockport as a ‘place to invest’ in 2022
The Sunday Times has recommended Stockport in its 'best and up and coming areas to invest in' list for 2022. The national newspaper gave the town's prospects a glowing review in its annual list that was published on Sunday, June 19. When describing the best places in the North West, the … [Read more...]
CMI research reveals lack of workplace inclusion could be holding back productivity
New analysis by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) has revealed the scale of challenges of workplace inclusion facing UK businesses and the knock-on effect this has on business success and the wider economy. A survey of over 2,000 UK employees (not in managerial roles) found that … [Read more...]
Construction completes on two Airport City Manchester hotels
Construction has completed on two hotels at Airport City Manchester: the ibis budget and Holiday Inn, set to create 350 new jobs and deliver 542 beds at Manchester Airport. Beijing Construction Engineering Group International (BCEGI), joint venture partner in Airport City Manchester, has finished … [Read more...]
Stockport County make preparations ahead of return to League Two
Preparations are underway at Stockport County for the 2022/23 season following the club's promotion to League Two, with a string of new signings and plans to expand parking at their grounds. With the club's promotion at the end of League Two set to bring bigger crowds to Edgeley Park, Stockport … [Read more...]
Together lends record amount in a single month
Specialist lender Together has announced it has broken its all-time lending record for the second month in a row after exceeding £300 million of new lending in May. The finance group, which provides personal and commercial mortgages, bridging loans and development finance across the UK, revealed … [Read more...]
Primark to trial click-and-collect service in North-west stores
Fast fashion retailer, Primark, has revealed plans to dip its toes into online sales for the first time with a trial of a click-and-collect service in its stores in the North-west. The retailer will launch the service for childrenswear in 25 locations, with Stockport likely to be among them, by … [Read more...]
Stockport students impress in climate action Town Hall debate
45 students representing 23 schools across the borough debated their climate action ideas at Stockport Town Hall on Wednesday 15th June. Ideas proposed by the town's young people at the Schools Climate Assembly will be presented to councillors at the next full meeting of Stockport Council in … [Read more...]
Post-Brexit data protection reform sets out government plans to boost business and protect consumers online
The government has set out its plans to reform data protection rules following the UK's exit from the EU, promising to protect consumers while creating opportunities to boost business through innovation. The Data Reform Bill, set out in this year's Queen's Speech aims to bolster data protection … [Read more...]
New walking and cycling route launches between Offerton and the town centre
A new walking and cycling route linking Offerton to Stockport town centre has been opened for residents to use. Backed by the Greater Manchester Mayor’s Walking and Cycling Challenge fund and part of Stockport Council's efforts to improve active travel routes across the borough, the new route … [Read more...]
Airline collaborates with street artist to showcase destinations available from Manchester Airport
Irish carrier, Aer Lingus, has collaborated with local street artist, Qubek, to showcase the US and Caribbean destinations served by the airline with direct flights from Manchester Airport. The dazzling 49 ft wide by 38 ft high mural appears emblazoned across a building in Manchester’s Thomas … [Read more...]
Pioneer10 workshop shares expert guidance on understanding customers
Stockport Business and Innovation Centre’s (SBIC) Pioneer10 is hosting the latest in its workshop series to help support small businesses in the borough to grow, focusing on understanding your customers. The Pioneer10 Stockport workshops will be delivered by business experts from the GC Business … [Read more...]
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