New options for the Clean Air Plan are to be considered by the Greater Manchester's Air Quality Administration Committee after the government permitted the city-region to delay the introduction of a charging zone for higher-emission commercial vehicles. The committee will begin reviewing evidence … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
£150 million fourth round of Safer Streets Fund launches
The government has announced that a fourth round of financial support from the Safer Streets Fund has launched, worth £150 million over three years. Previously announced in the Levelling Up White Paper, the scheme seeks to offer additional funding for local authorities around the UK that are … [Read more...]
Successful first quarter for B2B PR agency
SK-area B2B PR agency FIG, has recorded a quarter of growth in the first three months of 2022, expanding its team, services and securing new client wins. FIG has enhanced its offer with the appointment of its first Sales and Marketing Manager, Ali Sproson (pictured), who will work with clients to … [Read more...]
Insight6’s Chris Lowe to take on Manchester Marathon
CX Director at customer experience specialists Insight6 and long-standing Marketing Stockport member, Chris Lowe, is preparing to take on the Manchester Marathon and raise funds for conservation charity, WWF. Chris (pictured above in fairy garb while taking part in the London Marathon) is a keen … [Read more...]
Bank of England raises interest rates to 0.75%
The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has voted to increase interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 0.75%. The rise is the second increase in interest rates in 2022, and restores the base rate to its pre-pandemic level. The rate is now back at its joint highest level since March … [Read more...]
Business Growth Hub return as Stockport Business Awards category sponsor for second year
Organisers, Clarke Nicklin, have welcomed back GC Business Growth Hub as a category sponsor for the second year running at the 2022 Stockport Business Awards. GC Business Growth Hub are a community of specialists with a passion to help a wide range of businesses from all different sectors by … [Read more...]
Community Computers shares impact of Stockport IT recycling scheme
Stockport's DigiKnow alliance has revealed the environmental and social impact of its Community Computers IT recycling programme. The initiative is run by Stockport charity Renewal North West, which became part of the DigiKnow network to help address digital exclusion in the borough. Over the … [Read more...]
Stockport cybersecurity specialist appoints new Sales Director
Specialist IT cybersecurity distributor, Stockport based Distology, has expanded its senior team with the appointment of Sales Director, Rob Darby. Rob brings 20 years of tech sector knowledge and experience to the firm, based at One St Peter's Square in the town centre; he has previously held … [Read more...]
RAF completes first successful drone flight fuelled by synthetic kerosene
The RAF has carried out a successful drone flight, pioneering the use of synthetic kerosene which could make aviation more sustainable in the future. The flight is the culmination of Project Vermeer, a UK-US collaborative project to deliver a more sustainable alternative to aviation fuel derived … [Read more...]
Cheadle train station plans take next step forward
Plans for a new £9 million train station for Cheadle have moved forward as Stockport Council agrees to submit its business case to government to have final sign off on the scheme. Stockport Council's Cabinet met on Tuesday 15th March and gave their approval of the plans, which are being funded by … [Read more...]
InsurTech award win for Stockport technology firm
Stockport technology firm, CDL, has won the InsurTech Award for Networks at the National Insurance Awards 2022. Organised by Insurance Today, and supported by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), the awards celebrate the best in insurance provision and management in the UK. The winners … [Read more...]
Together backs Stockport church conversion
Cheadle-based specialist lender, Together, has backed the conversion of a deconsecrated Stockport church into a scheme of nine apartments. Local landmarks including pubs, churches, post offices and banks which dotted the UK’s highstreets have become prime property investment spots for developers, … [Read more...]
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