Three Stockport firms are among the latest to benefit from the Made Smarter programme, which has now supported 200 manufacturing businesses to invest in new technologies to drive growth. Since Made Smarter launched three years ago, 49 SME manufacturers in Greater Manchester have secured £1.1 … [Read more...]
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Works on track for Poynton Relief Road
Work is progressing well on the Poynton Relief Road, a £53 million project to improve congestion in the village and improve road connections between Stockport and Macclesfield. The 3 km Poynton Relief Road will relieve Poynton and neighbouring areas of high traffic volumes and congestion, while … [Read more...]
Belle Vue coach driver named UK’s best
A coach driver at Stockport transport firm, Belle Vue, has been named the UK's top coach driver at this year's UK Bus and Coach Awards. Pat Douglas, 52, (pictured) earned the accolade, one of two for Belle Vue, after 13 years service with the company. Belle Vue managing director, Phil Hitchen, … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society launches new website
Stockport’s mutual, Vernon Building Society, has launched its brand new website to make it easier for borrowers and savers to access and interact with the society online. The website has had a facelift with a fresh look and feel, giving members easy access to the society’s mortgage and savings … [Read more...]
25th November – Coronavirus News Updates
Businesses in Stockport are invited to take part in a short survey to help shape the borough’s Economic Plan currently being drawn up by Stockport Council. Businesses are invited to take part in a short 10-15 minute online survey to share their views on doing business in Stockport as part of the … [Read more...]
National Highways to lift roadworks to help delivery firms on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
National Highways, formerly Highways England, will lift or complete 394 miles of roadworks across England ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The move, which will see almost 98% of England's major A-roads and motorways free of roadworks between Sunday 28th November and Friday 3rd December, … [Read more...]
Stockport hosts first Inequalities Summit
Stockport is to host its first Inequalities Summit in December 2021 to bring together residents, businesses and organisations to build a fairer borough. The Summit will take place virtually on 10th December from 10am to 4pm and represents a collective call to action for all Stopfordians to … [Read more...]
One+All earns award for engaging with supply chain on environmental impact
Stockport B Corp schoolwear supplier, One+All, has won the Supply Chain Engagement category at the Planet Mark Awards 2021. The Planet Mark Awards, held at the Institute of Directors headquarters on 18 November 2021, celebrate organisations that are actively tackling the climate crisis while … [Read more...]
Court verdict offers comfort to businesses when taking action on minor data breaches
A court verdict over a 'trivial' data breach should offer comfort to businesses when taking action on minor breaches of data protection rules. Since the introduction of the General Data Protection Legislation (GDPR) in 2018, people are increasingly aware of their rights with regard to personal … [Read more...]
Stockport Council marks White Ribbon Day and commits to action on ending male violence against women
Stockport Council will play an active role in marking White Ribbon Day on 25th November, with elected members committing to ending male violence against women. The commemoration of the day is part of the Council's work towards achieving White Ribbon accreditation and part of the council’s wider … [Read more...]
24th November – Coronavirus News Updates
Businesses in Stockport are invited to take part in a short survey to help shape the borough’s Economic Plan currently being drawn up by Stockport Council. Businesses are invited to take part in a short 10-15 minute online survey to share their views on doing business in Stockport as part of the … [Read more...]
Vaccine rollout and non-retail attractions boosted high street bounce back, new research reveals
A review of high street footfall data from across England has revealed that the Covid-19 vaccination rollout helped town centres bounce back after Covid-19 lockdowns, the High Streets Task Force has revealed. The Footfall Review 2020-2021 also found that town and district centres offering … [Read more...]
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