Stockport wholesaler, Parfetts, has announced the appointment of Jamie Ferguson to a newly created Head of Marketing role within the firm. Jamie (pictured) will lead the employee-owned retail group's marketing departments and oversee all aspects of the Parfetts brand, as well as supporting the Go … [Read more...]
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Cheadle fitness studios shortlisted for start-up award
Cheadle-based fitness start-up, Winners Strength & Wellbeing Studios, have been shortlisted in an awards programme for new businesses. The StartUp Awards National Series has been launched to recognise the booming start-up scene in the UK, which has only accelerated since the pandemic began, … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to receive over £1 billion funding for transport infrastructure
The Department of Transport (DfT) has granted Greater Manchester £1.07 billion funding over the next five years to deliver sustainable transport improvements across the city-region. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps confirmed in a letter to the city-region leaders that Greater Manchester would … [Read more...]
Hazel Grove named one of the top hubs for UK microbusinesses
Hazel Grove has been named in the top five UK Parliamentary constituencies outside London for microbusinesses in research from website hosting service, GoDaddy. The area, which includes Bredbury, Marple, Bramhall and High Lane as well as the Hazel Grove area of Stockport that lends the wider … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for 235,000 sq ft warehouse space at Manchester Airport World Freight Terminal
Investors, Columbia Threadneedle, have submitted plans to develop new logistics warehouse units at the World Freight Terminal at Manchester Airport, totalling 235,000 sq ft. These applications follow the approval of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments' first planning application in January … [Read more...]
A healthy future set for Stockport’s Life Leisure
Life Leisure has confirmed the formation of a new Community Interest Company (CIC) that will secure the future of its health, fitness and neighbourhood activity services. Life Leisure, the trading name of Stockport Sports Trust, has provided a valuable service for Stockport residents for 20 … [Read more...]
Lean Manufacturing & Lean Management – free courses to up-skill core frontline staff
Fully funded by European Social Fund, the Skills for Growth Team and In Step UK have been commissioned to deliver the Lean Manufacturing & Lean Management skills courses as part of the Skills for Growth Programme. The manufacturing sector in Greater Manchester accounts for up to 10% of the … [Read more...]
Strictly Seashell exceeds fundraising target
Stockport charity, Seashell Trust, has raised over the target £200,000 through its Strictly Seashell event. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved, the money raised will go directly towards projects that will support students at Seashell. Now in its third year, Strictly … [Read more...]
National Minimum and Living Wage rates go up from today
Around 2.5 million people in the UK will receive a pay rise from today (1st April) in line with increased National Minimum and Living Wage rates. Apprenticeship pay rates will also rise. The uplift in wages will see the National Living Wage (for workers aged 23 and above) rise to £9.50 per hour, … [Read more...]
GMCA chief warns city-region’s net-zero target will be difficult to achieve
In an interview with Local Government Chronicle, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) Chief Executive, Eamonn Boylan, has warned of the challenge of meeting the city-region's net-zero target. Greater Manchester set an ambitious target of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2038 when it … [Read more...]
Final £35 million of Culture Recovery Fund supports over 300 organisations nationwide
The government has released the final £35 million of financial support from its Culture Recovery Fund to support arts, heritage and cultural organisations rebuild following Covid-19 restrictions. The final phase of grants brings the total amount of pandemic support for the cultural sector to … [Read more...]
New Energy Innovation Agency launches to drive progress towards net zero
The Energy Innovation Agency is set to launch in Greater Manchester at the end of April to support organisations in the city-region find innovative solutions to the challenges of achieving net zero carbon emissions. The organisation, which will launch at an event at Manchester's Circle Square … [Read more...]
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