Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has joined with other local leaders across the country to make a joint call for government to grant them greater powers to meet local net zero goals. The metro mayors of eight English combined authorities, as well as the leader of Glasgow City Council, have … [Read more...]
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27 new homes planned for former Cheadle Royal nurses’ accommodation
A derelict site used for housing nurses at Cheadle Royal Hospital is set to be redeveloped to build 27 new homes, bringing the site back into use for the first time since the late 1980s. Developers, AM7 Group, have submitted plans to Stockport Council to to deliver a new private housing … [Read more...]
Just 10 days to go to enter Stockport Business Awards
Founders and organisers of the Stockport Business Awards, Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, are reminding businesses in Stockport they have just 10 days left to submit their applications. Businesses have until 5pm on the 17th June to submit their entries online via the Stockport Business … [Read more...]
Third sector network gives backing to Stockport Pride
Third sector network, Sector3, has joined a number of local organisations giving their backing to the town's annual LGBTQ+ festival, Stockport Pride. Sector3, they are the charity infrastructure support network for voluntary, community and faith-based groups, social enterprises and charitable … [Read more...]
Majority of North-west businesses back to pre-pandemic revenues
The majority of medium-sized businesses in the North-west have returned to trading at pre-pandemic revenues, according to research by business advisory group BDO. After seeing sales fall sharply two years ago, analysis by BDO finds half are performing at the same level as before the pandemic, … [Read more...]
TfGM invites residents to share views on proposals to restore regular services to South Reddish station
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has called for Stockport and Tameside residents to share their views on restoring regular rail services at Denton and South Reddish stations. TfGM is currently preparing the official business case for reopening the line for regular services following a … [Read more...]
Award win for Greater Manchester digital exclusion tool
A tool used to help local authorities in Greater Manchester understand the extent of digital exclusion locally has been recognised at the Royal Geographical Society Awards. Greater Manchester Combined Authority's (GMCA) Digital Exclusion Risk Index (DERI) tool was named joint overall winners at … [Read more...]
Merseyway Giving Tree raises of £2,700 for Ukrainian refugees
Stockport shoppers have donated over £2,700 worth of shopping vouchers for Ukrainian refugees arriving in the borough through the Merseyway #StandWithUkraine Giving Tree. The initiative is a collaboration between the shopping centre and the Stockport Ukrainian Club, with visitors to the centre … [Read more...]
£33.6 million government investment planned for A34 in Stockport
The government has announced a £33.6 million investment in the A34 between Cheadle and Handforth to improve the route for motorists, cyclists and pedestrians in Stockport. Announced on June 3rd, the funding for the A34 Corridor Improvement Scheme Phase 1 aims to ease congestion along the route. … [Read more...]
150 new homes proposed for Heald Green
A public consultation has launched on plans for 150 new homes to be built between Wilmslow Road and Stanley Road in Heald Green. Great Places Housing Group and Clowes Developments have proposed a mix of 73% affordable homes, with the remainder for market sale, on a site which is a mix of … [Read more...]
HSBC launches £15 billion fund to support UK SMEs
High-street bank HSBC has announced the launch of a new £15 billion lending fund to support SMEs in the UK to invest in their growth. The fund has been launched as part of the bank's commitment to support UK businesses to grow, with SMEs accounting for three-fifths of employment and around 50% of … [Read more...]
Budding exporters invited to apply for DIT grants of up to £9,000
Businesses looking to grow their overseas sales are being invited to apply for grants of up to £9,000 from the Department of International Trade's (DIT) Internationalisation Fund. The government department is offered match-funding of between £1,000 and £9,000 for businesses looking to invest in … [Read more...]
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