Business leaders from across the North, including from Stockport, have joined forces to help Ukrainian refugees in the region access employment and other support. United For Ukraine is a coalition brought together at the request of leaders from across the North, including the Northern Powerhouse … [Read more...]
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British Army to receive extra 100 Stockport-made armoured vehicles
The British Army is to receive an additional 100 Boxer armoured vehicles as UK-German production begins at sites in Stockport, Telford and Germany. Stockport-based fabricators, WFEL, is among the manufacturing partners of programme, which has seen the business deliver a new factory in Heaton … [Read more...]
Director of Public Health shares vaccination pop-up dates as Covid-19 jab rolled out to 5-11 year olds
Stockport's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has shared the last dates for pop-up vaccination clinics in the borough during April. The latest clinics taking place across the borough will offer the Covid-19 jab without an appointment to ensure that over-75s and the most clinically … [Read more...]
£30 million funding released to decarbonise road network
The government has announced a £30 million funding package to bring forward new innovations to decarbonise the country's road networks. The £30 million Live Labs 2 competition is funded by the Department of Transport (DfT) and will support pioneering projects to make the construction, maintenance … [Read more...]
MAG CEO publishes open letter as Manchester Airport chaos risks disrupting Easter travel plans
Following Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's criticism of Manchester Airport's recruitment planning that left hundreds of passengers facing unprecedented delays prior to reaching their departure gate, Manchester Airport's Group - MAG - CEO, Charlie Cornish has published an open letter: First … [Read more...]
Aftermath of Covid crisis hits profits at North West based Co-op Group
Supply chain disruption and the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic have seen pre-tax profits at the Co-op Group drop £70m to £57m (2021: £127m), although the figure is up from the pre-pandemic figure of £24m for 2019. Group chair Allan Leighton said: “The economic headwinds look stark and will be … [Read more...]
Stockport agency shortlisted in Prolific North Champions Awards 2022
Stockport’s Platform81 has been shortlisted in two categories at Prolific North’s prestigious Champions Awards 2022. The Champions Awards, now in its 10th year, celebrate the top talent in creative and digital across the North of England. Platform81 have been shortlisted for … [Read more...]
Minister for Rough Sleeping and Housing visits new homes for former homeless in Stockport
People experiencing homelessness in Stockport and Greater Manchester will be provided with a safe home to live in, thanks to investment from Greater Manchester Combined Authority into Resonance’s National Homelessness Property Fund 2 (NHPF2), taking the fund size to over £28 million. As part of … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses asked to support Stockport Food Network
Stockport Food Network is running a food drive from the 11 April and organisations are not only welcome to donate food, but also asked to host a ‘hub’ to collect donations. The Stockport Food Drive is taking place from 11th to 17th April and is urging businesses and organisations in Stockport to … [Read more...]
Could you be a community champion?
Stockport Community Champions are individual volunteers who want to improve people’s health and wellbeing through sharing the latest information from Public Health and other partners. The Champions role is informal, flexible and easy to fit into someone’s normal day. Champions can help … [Read more...]
Global supply chain challenges hit new car and van registrations
New car registrations in March have fallen to their lowest levels in over two decades, with van registrations also down by more than a quarter year-on-year, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). March is traditionally one of the busiest months for new … [Read more...]
Major investment in energy generation announced in bid to reduce reliance on imports
The UK government has announced a new British Energy Security Strategy to reduce reliance on imported energy, and increase investment in renewable and low-emission power. The strategy will see 95% of energy generated in the UK come from low carbon sources by 2030, accelerating new wind, solar, … [Read more...]
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