Raising the standards of working conditions as set out in the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter has been proposed as a solution for hospitality sector businesses in the city-region that are faced with staff shortages after Brexit and the pandemic. While the sector has begun to emerge … [Read more...]
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Stockport wholesaler eyes further expansion with Ryder deal
Stockport based retail group and wholesaler, Parfetts, has entered into a contract with HGV leasing specalist, Ryder, to provide 26 vehicles to support its expansion. The additional vehicles will operate from five of Parfetts depots, including Stockport, to make additional drops to customers … [Read more...]
Stockport Council recognised by Ministry of Defence Employer Scheme
Stockport Council is among 36 North West employers to have been awarded Silver under the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The Scheme was launched to highlight and reward employers who support Defence People objectives and encourage others to do the same. The council works with the … [Read more...]
Local MP sees progress made on Heaton Mersey retirement community
Stockport MP, Navendu Mishra, has visited The Woodlands in Heaton Mersey to see how progress has been made on building the retirement community under construction from Adlington Retirement Living. The local MP donned hi-vis and hard hat to visit the construction site that will bring 63 … [Read more...]
Anti-bullying award for Stockport Academy
An anti-bullying programme at Stockport Academy in Cheadle Heath has been recognised nationally for the fifth year, after winning another Bullying Intervention Group (BIG) Award. The school is the only secondary school in Stockport to have been recognised by the BIG Awards, and impressed judges … [Read more...]
19th August: Coronavirus News Updates
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 6,355,887 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 33,904 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 6,321, 0 more than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 111Total UK deaths: 131,260England Cases per 100,000: 296R number in UK: 0.8 to 1.1 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
North West’s life sciences sector to be promoted as High Potential Opportunity by Department for International Trade
The life sciences sector across Greater Manchester and Cheshire is to be given High Potential Opportunity (HPO) status by the Department for International Trade (DIT) following a successful bid by the region's leaders. The North West Life Science Cluster is to promoted by DIT for international … [Read more...]
First phase of consultation shows strong support for Stockroom project
The first phase of public consultation on plans to deliver a ‘Learning and Discovery’ store, provisionally dubbed Stockroom, in the Merseyway shopping precinct have seen proposals secure strong public backing as a means to revitalise the town centre. Over 22 uses for Stockroom that were proposed … [Read more...]
Stockport restaurants and retailers make shortlist for Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards 2021
Stockport's growing reputation for great food and drink has been recognised with a number of the borough's establishments shortlisted in this year's Manchester Food and Drink Festival Awards. In the town centre, restaurant Where The Light Gets In (pictured), has been shortlisted for the Best … [Read more...]
John Lewis to launch first investment products
Retailer John Lewis has announced plans to launch its first investment products, working in partnership with digital wealth manager, Nutmeg. The move comes following market research that indicated consumers would welcome a reputable and trusted brand in the investment space. Nutmeg and John Lewis … [Read more...]
Clarke Nicklin Financial Planning announce Poynton JFC sponsorship
Cheadle-based Clarke Nicklin Financial Planning have announced that the firm has become the official sponsors for the Under 9s team at Poynton JFC. Clarke Nicklin Financial Planning’s sponsorship will allow the juniors side to buy new kits for players, as well as funding training facilities, the … [Read more...]
18th August: Coronavirus News Updates
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 6,322,241 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 26,852 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 6,303, 320 more than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 170Total UK deaths: 131,149England Cases per 100,000: 294R number in UK: 0.8 to 1.1 Vaccine data: Total … [Read more...]
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