Young people in Greater Manchester have praised their experience of new T Level qualifications for how they have helped them gain relevant work experience while they learn. T Levels were first introduced in 2020 as two-year technical education courses for 16-19 year olds as an alternative to … [Read more...]
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New service launches to help businesses understand if they comply with Clean Air Zone rules
The GC Business Growth Hub, part of the Growth Company, has launched a new support service to help businesses and self-employed people understand their options for complying with Clean Air Zone rules that will come into effect from 30 May 2022. The hub has set up a dedicated enquiry team to help … [Read more...]
Small businesses invited to to share experiences of trading in 2021
Small businesses in Stockport are being invited to share their experiences of trading in 2021, and contribute to a report detailing how smaller firms have come through the pandemic and started to rebuild. The Small Business Britain Recovery Survey 2021 is being run by Small Business Saturday, a … [Read more...]
Brinnington community coffee morning relieves lockdown inactivity
A volunteer has set up a community coffee morning to help encourage people in Brinnington get socially active after lockdown. Jim Glindon, 54, said joining the walking football project, delivered in partnership by Age UK Stockport and Life Leisure, has worked wonders for his physical and mental … [Read more...]
30th November – Coronavirus News Updates
Help Stockport Council to improve the support they give to employers Stockport Council is working with researchers at the Behavioural Insights Team to better understand the needs of employers to support youth employment. We will use your feedback to improve our services. Please click the … [Read more...]
Business confidence remains above average despite November decline
Business confidence fell across most of the country according Lloyds Bank's November Business Barometer, however optimism in the economy remains high and above the long term average. The monthly survey of businesses by the high street bank found that declines in firms' own prospects led to the … [Read more...]
Clean Air Zone Financial Support Scheme goes live for HGVs
A financial support scheme for Greater Manchester-registered HGV owners has gone live from 30th November to help businesses prepare for the Clean Air Zone which comes into force from 30th May 2022. The first round of funding will aim to support Greater Manchester’s smallest businesses, sole … [Read more...]
Northern leaders issue letter to Transport Secretary over rail investment proposals
Political and transport leaders from Northern England have written a letter to Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, to propose a way forward following the publication of the government's rail investment plans earlier this month. The region's leaders were unanimous in their disappointment in plans … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer delivers 300% turnover growth in five years
Norwood, a Stockport based manufacturer and installer of clean room systems, has achieved a 300% growth in turnover in the past five years, and is now on track to increase sales to £5 million by 2023. The firm, based in Heaton Mersey, supplies industries such as advanced manufacturing, … [Read more...]
Industry award for Stockport NHS procurement lead
The Head of Procurement at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded the top honour from the association representing health care supply chain professionals. Tracey Stockwell received the President’s Award from the Health Care Supply Association (HCSA), and only found out following a … [Read more...]
29th November – Coronavirus News Updates
Help Stockport Council to improve the support they give to employers Stockport Council is working with researchers at the Behavioural Insights Team to better understand the needs of employers to support youth employment. We will use your feedback to improve our services. Please click the button … [Read more...]
Face coverings to become mandatory in shops and on public transport from 30th November
The wearing of face coverings is to become mandatory once again in shops and on public transport from the 30th November, Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed in a televised press briefing, as part of the government's response the Omicron Covid-19 variant. From 4am Tuesday 30 November face … [Read more...]
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