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...]
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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...]
£31 million invested to help industry cut use of fossil fuels
The government has announced new funding of over £31 million to help industry reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and cut CO2 emissions. Funding announced on 31st May includes support to help businesses move away from red diesel or gas oil for plant, particularly in quarrying and construction. … [Read more...]
Stockport College students bring mural to Stockport Exchange
Town centre business hub, Stockport Exchange, has welcomed a colourful new addition: a mural produced in collaboration with students from nearby Stockport College. The students were given a brief by Stockport Exchange partners, Stockport Council and national urban regeneration company, Muse … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturers invited to learn more about how they can benefit from Skills for Growth programme
Manufacturers in Stockport are being invited to attend a virtual 'lean lunch' to learn how they can access the Skills for Growth programme to upskill their workforce. Instep UK, in partnership with the Business Growth Hub, are hosting the event to introduce manufacturing SMEs across Greater … [Read more...]
Environmental consultancy completes third acquisition in 12 months
Stockport based environmental consultancy, APEM, has completed its third acquisition in 12 months and its biggest to date. The company has acquired GoBe Consultants, a planning and environmental services consultancy with offices in Devon and Glasgow. The transaction follows APEM Group’s … [Read more...]
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