While the number of operating pubs and bars across Greater Manchester has had the sharpest drop in eight years, Stockport has bucked the trend with the number of venues increasing as new bars have opened in the town centre. The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics demonstrates … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
January retail sales showed recovery as Covid-19 restrictions were eased
Retail sales rose in January by 11.6% year-on-year as shoppers returned to town centres and high streets following the end of work-from-home and face covering guidance, the Office of National Statistics (ONS) has reported. Non-food sales volumes rose 3.4% in January 2022, with strong growth in … [Read more...]
Transport operators warn against travel during Storm Eunice
Transport operators in the region are calling for passengers to avoid travelling on public transport during weather disruption expected due to Storm Eunice. Train company, Northern, emailed customers on Thursday 17th February, advising train passengers to avoid travelling between 9am and 9pm to … [Read more...]
Co-op store planned for High Lane pub site
Manchester-based retailer, Co-op, has submitted plans to erect a new convenience store on the site of the former Dog and Partridge pub in High Lane. The site, which has lain disused since the pub closed in 2020, is on the southern side of Buxton Road within High Lane, close to the local centre's … [Read more...]
Thursday February 17th – Coronavirus News Updates
Additional Restrictions Grant Discretionary grant scheme – Applications are now closed: Funds for the Additional Restrictions Grant Discretionary grant scheme have been allocated and applications for the scheme are now closed UK NEWS UPDATES: Health Secretary statement on … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Mayor to champion levelling up opportunities at inaugural UK property conference
Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, his counterpart in the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram, and colleagues from both cities, will champion the opportunities the levelling up agenda presents to the property sector at a new UK-based conference, The UK’s Real Estate Investment and … [Read more...]
Advocate for your industry in a new Digital Careers Prospectus for Stockport
Ahead of National Careers Week from 7th to 12th March, Stockport Jobs Match is calling for businesses in Stockport to advocate for the career opportunities in their industry. The free service, which matches job opportunities with people looking for working in the borough, is looking for local … [Read more...]
LSH Auto delivers record performance for Mercedes-Benz Vans
Mercedes-Benz dealership operator, LSH Auto, has recorded record performance in 2021 for sales and aftersales support for Mercedes-Benz Vans customers. The business has doubled its sales of vans in 2021, from its dedicated Mercedes-Benz Vans sales teams based in its Stockport Autohaus, and in … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill Hospital nursing student is Apprentice of the Year
A nursing training, working on a gastroenterology ward at Stepping Hill Hospital, has been named as Apprentice of the Year by the University of Salford. Jordan Booth got the award following nominations from a number of colleagues who all praised his hard work, positive attitude, and caring … [Read more...]
Wednesday February 16th – Coronavirus News Updates
Additional Restrictions Grant Discretionary grant scheme – Applications are now closed: Funds for the Additional Restrictions Grant Discretionary grant scheme have been allocated and applications for the scheme are now closed UK NEWS UPDATES: Hospitality industry launches £5m campaign in … [Read more...]
Consumer Prices Index saw inflation rise to 5.5% in January
The latest inflation data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has seen the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) reach 5.5%. The latest high for inflation represents the fastest growth in prices for consumer goods in almost 30 years, when, based on historical modelling, the CPI reached … [Read more...]
Residential conversion proposed for disused town centre pub
A planning application has been submitted for the former Cobdens pub in Stockport town centre to be converted into apartments. The pub building, which has lain empty since 2013, on the corner of Wellington Road South and St Petersgate could be converted into eight one-bedroom and one two-bedroom … [Read more...]
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