Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today unveiled the Integrated Rail Plan (IRP), the government's proposals for investment in the rail network across the UK. Plans revealed show a particular focus on improving journey times in the North and Midlands of England and commit to a package of £96 … [Read more...]
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Thousands more workers will be plunged into poverty without the Real Living Wage, warns Stockport B Corp chair
Donald Moore, Chair of Stockport based B Corp One+All, has given a stark warning to businesses across the UK to mark Living Wage Week 2021. Donald warns that thousands more workers will plunge into poverty if they’re not paid the real Living Wage. The warning comes during Living Wage Week (15 … [Read more...]
Council to update on Local Plan progress
Following extensive engagement, Stockport Council is expected to publish shortly its Local Development Scheme, setting out the timescales for implementing a new Local Plan for the borough. Throughout the summer of 2021, Stockport Council has hosted a number of engagement events with residents, … [Read more...]
Report recommends moving library services to new Merseyway hub
A report to Stockport Council's Cabinet has recommended moving library services from Central Library to a new multi-million pound learning hub in Merseyway, following extensive public consultation. The new Learning and Discovery Hub, provisionally named Stockroom, will repurpose disused retail … [Read more...]
Stockport County stun to reach second round of FA Cup
Stockport County have celebrated an historic win over League One side, Bolton Wanderers, in the FA Cup first round, the Hatters first win over Bolton in over 100 years. The match, which was decided in extra time, was the club's second successive game at Edgeley Park selected for live television … [Read more...]
Children aged 12-15 can now access new vaccination clinics across Stockport
New vaccination clinics allowing appointments to be booked for eligible 12-15 year olds in four Stockport sites have been announced by Stockport Council and Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG). From Monday, 22 November, clinics will take place at four different locations with varying … [Read more...]
17th 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...]
Greater Manchester revealed as burgeoning hub for longevity industry
Analysis by the city-region's inward investment agency, MIDAS, has shown the scale and diversity of the emerging longevity industry in Greater Manchester. MIDAS study found that one in four of the UK companies in the sector, which encompasses digital and technological innovation to support ageing … [Read more...]
Over half of GM businesses unaware of 2050 net-zero target
55% of businesses in Greater Manchester have no awareness of national targets for the UK to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, according to a new report published by Q Energy and backed with data from the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce's Quarterly Economic Survey (GMCC QES). The … [Read more...]
Business encouraged to progress Kickstart employees onto apprenticeships
Businesses in Greater Manchester are being encouraged to support young people currently on work placements through the Kickstart scheme and progress them onto apprenticeships. The Kickstart scheme was set up during the coronavirus pandemic to support businesses to offer paid work experience … [Read more...]
Small business webinar shares tips for social media success
Small businesses in Stockport are being invited to take part in a webinar and online workshop to expand their skills at using social media to promote their offering. The webinar is part of the BT Skills for Tomorrow programme, organised by the telecoms provider to help small businesses nationwide … [Read more...]
Top marks for Stepping Hill urogynaecology service
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s urogynaecology team have received accreditation for their services and earned the top marks nationwide. Based at Stepping Hill Hospital, the service has received independent assessment from the British Society of Urogynaecology (BSUG) which inspects NHS … [Read more...]
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