UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 6,524,581 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 31,914 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 6,441, 26 more than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 40Total UK deaths: 131,680England Cases per 100,000: 309R number in UK: 0.9 to 1.2 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
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£4 million fund launches to support community-led housing
The government has launched a new grant scheme, totalling £4 million, that will support community-led construction of affordable housing. The programme allows community groups to meet costs incurred on developing housing for their local area, such as legal and administrative costs, design work … [Read more...]
Regional leaders make final call for comments on Decarbonisation Strategy
Northern residents have two weeks remaining to share their feedback on Transport for the North's (TfN) strategy for achieving decarbonisation of the region's road and rail network by 2045. TfN set out its draft Decarbonisation Strategy earlier this summer, outlining how the North of England can … [Read more...]
Cheshire acquisition for Robinsons Brewery
Robinsons Brewery has announced that the Stockport-based brewer and pub company has acquired the Swettenham Arms, in Cheshire's Dane Valley. The popular pub and wedding venue sits in the picturesque village of Swettenham, next to the Lovell Quinta Arboretum, between the towns of Congleton and … [Read more...]
East Midlands NHS partnership for Stockport tech firm
Stockport based tech firm, Culture Shift, has announced a new partnership with NHS employers in the East Midlands, giving 23,500 workers access to its anonymous reporting platform. Culture Shift provides an online platform for workers to anonymously report instances of discrimination, bullying … [Read more...]
Health and Care Awards launched to celebrate Stockport pandemic heroes
Nominations have opened for the Stockport Health and Care Awards, a new award organised to honour the work of healthcare workers and volunteers throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. Organised by Stockport Council, Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, the … [Read more...]
23rd August: Coronavirus News Updates
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 6,492,906 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 32,253 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 6,441, 26 more than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 49Total UK deaths: 131,640England Cases per 100,000: 300R number in UK: 0.9 to 1.2 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
Work set to begin on new bus interchange
Stockport Bus Station is to close from 29th August to enable work to begin on construction of a new bus interchange and town centre park in the latest phase of regeneration in the town centre. The new £120 million interchange will provide a modern hub for bus connections in the town, and include … [Read more...]
Stockport County choose Covid-19 vaccine as second line of defence this season
Players and the manager of Stockport County have joined in calls for people in the borough to have their Covid-19 vaccinations after attending a pop-up vaccination clinic. Ahead of the new season, after training the Hatters visited one of the borough’s vaccination pop-up sites at Heaton Mersey … [Read more...]
Clarke Nicklin welcomes new trainee accountant
Cheadle Royal based Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants have announced further growth of their team with the addition of a new Trainee Accountant. Alan Surej (pictured) joined the firm at the beginning of August in the accounts department. Alan, who holds a BSc in Accounting & Finance and … [Read more...]
Council opens consultation on future of library services following public backing for Stockroom proposals
Stockport Council has launched a consultation on the future of library services in the town centre after an engagement process on plans for Stockroom, a £14.5 million learning and discovery hub in Merseyway, secured strong public backing. The council is calling on residents to share their views … [Read more...]
Pop-up vaccination clinics move to Tuesday and Wednesday
Walk-in pop up vaccination clinics will be open in Stockport on Tuesday, 24 August, and Wednesday 25 August, from 12pm- 4pm. No bookings are necessary. The pop ups will offer first and second Pfizer and Oxford Astra Zeneca vaccinations to eligible adults over 18 and provide Pfizer jabs to our 16 … [Read more...]
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