Caroline Simpson, deputy chief executive, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and Director of Place, scooped the coveted Property Personality of the Year Award at Insider’s 2021 North-West Property Awards. The property awards, fittingly held at the impressive, 140-year-old former Manchester … [Read more...]
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Greater Manchester SMEs gain support for digital transformation
SMEs in Greater Manchester have gained access to a new fully-funded training programme to bolster digital transformation efforts in the region's businesses. The training programme, run by Manchester Digital and North West Skills Academy and part of the government's Skills for Growth investment, … [Read more...]
Director of Public Health reminds of ways to limit transmission of Covid-19 and seasonal illnesses during half term
Stockport's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has reminded residents of ways to limit the transmission of Covid-19 and seasonal illnesses during half term as case rates of Covid-19 remain high across the borough. Persistently high numbers are continuing to test positive for Covid-19 … [Read more...]
22nd October: Coronavirus Latest News
UK STATISTICS There have been about 8.6 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and more than 139,000 people have died, government figures show. Around 86% of people in the UK aged 12 and over have had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine and around 79% have had their … [Read more...]
Stockport BID wins ballot to deliver new £2.4 million plan of investment in the town centre
Stockport’s Business Improvement District (BID) company’s ambition to deliver a second BID and £2.4 million plan of investment has won overwhelming support from town centre businesses. Declared this morning by Deputy Counting Officer Vicki Bates from Stockport Council, Stockport’s BID - Totally … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester hosts public conversation on Bee Network progress
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham and Transport Commissioner Chris Boardman have launched a public conversation to hear views on plans for the Bee Network, a fully integrated public transport system for the city-region. Ambitions for the Bee Network will see Greater Manchester benefit from a … [Read more...]
Stockport employers and young people invited to Kickstart jobs fair
Local employers are invited to showcase their opportunities for work placements under the government's Kickstart Scheme at a jobs fair for young people in Stockport. The event aims to support the Kickstart scheme, a government initiative launched during the coronavirus pandemic to help under 25s … [Read more...]
Stockport Urban 5k raises over £4,400 for charity
Stockport's inaugural Urban 5k race was a runaway success, with over 240 competitors crossing the finish line and raising over £4,400 for charity. The event, organised by The Running Bee Foundation, raised a huge £4,060 in entry fees alone for nominated charities Beacon Counselling and the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: I am not a robot… probably
Amshire IT's Dave Taylor explains how cybercriminals are increasing using tools like CAPTCHA to trick security software, and shares some simple hacks for spotting fake 'I am not a robot' pages. Cyber criminals will use whatever they can to trick us into taking the action they want us to. And … [Read more...]
21st October: Coronavirus Latest News
UK STATISTICS There have been about 8.5 million confirmed cases of coronavirus in the UK and over 139,000 people have died, government figures show. Around 86% of people in the UK aged 12 and over have had their first dose of a coronavirus vaccine and around 79% have had their second. Total UK … [Read more...]
North-west labour rates rise for third consecutive month
Rates of pay for skilled self-employed workers in the construction industry have risen for the third consecutive month in the North-west, with labour rates up 3.3% in September alone. Average weekly earnings for tradespeople has risen to £887 in the North-west, with rates in London (also up for … [Read more...]
Major investment programme progresses North-west hydrogen network
A subsidiary of global chemical firm, Ineos, has announced investment plans to increase production of hydrogen from its Runcorn plant. Inovyn, which has produced hydrogen by electrolysis at its site in Runcorn for over 100 years, is set to ramp up production as part of plans for a low-carbon … [Read more...]
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