The UK economy grew by 4.8% during the three months from April to June 2021 latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show. ONS data reveals the pace at which the UK economy has bounced back from repeated lockdowns and disruption related to the coronavirus pandemic. The … [Read more...]
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Housebuilders invited to access £150 million fund to support first-time buyers
Housebuilders in England have been invited to bid for a share of a £150 million fund to build First Homes to make it easier for people to purchase a property. The fund will enable housebuilders to deliver properties that can be sold at 30% below market value to help key workers and first-buyers … [Read more...]
Planning permission sought for Extra Care homes at Woodford Garden Village
Not-for-profit developer, Anchor Hanover, has submitted a planning application to build over 100 new homes for older people on the former Woodford Aerodrome site on the Stockport-Cheshire border. Anchor Hanover, specialists in providing housing and care for people later in life, has exchanged … [Read more...]
E-commerce firm to create 5,000 new jobs
Manchester headquartered e-commerce firm, Boohoo, is set to create 5,000 new jobs over the next five years as it begins a £500 million programme of investment. The business, established in Manchester in 2006, has grown to become one of the world's largest online fashion retailers, now … [Read more...]
Stockport business owners encouraged to access Help to Grow management training
Small and medium-sized business owners in Stockport are being encouraged to sign up to free management training from Manchester Metropolitan University's Business School as part of the government's Help to Grow scheme. The Help to Grow: Management programme combines a practical curriculum with … [Read more...]
11th August: Coronavirus News Updates
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 6,117,540 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 23,510 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 5,909, 146 more than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 146Total UK deaths: 130,357England Cases per 100,000: 277R number in UK: 0.8 to 1.1 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
Government backed insurance scheme launches for events sector
A £750 million government-backed insurance scheme is to launch to give the entertainment and events sector confidence to plan live events in the coming months and into next year. Despite the easing of coronavirus restrictions, the challenges of securing insurance during the pandemic is proving a … [Read more...]
Covid-19 vaccination opens to over-16s
NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group is now inviting anyone 16 or over, subject to eligibility, to make having the vaccination their next step. The CCG’s pop up clinic, supported by Stockport Council, will be taking place on Thursday, 12 August, at Heaton Mersey Mosque, Battersea Road, … [Read more...]
Active neighbourhood trial planned for Cheadle in late Septmeber
A three month trial of measures to create an Active Neighbourhood in Cheadle is set to begin in late September, with local residents invited to share views on plans. Sustainable transport charity, Sustrans, and Stockport Council are looking to hear feedback on proposals that will install point … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic launches new service from Manchester Airport to Montego Bay
Virgin Atlantic has announced the launch of a new route from Manchester Airport to Montego Bay in Jamaica. The airline will also be increasing frequency from Manchester to Barbados. The airline resumed flying from Manchester on 7th August with flights to Barbados, and as travel restrictions … [Read more...]
Council congratulates Stockport students on 2020/21 academic results
Stockport Council has congratulated Stockport’s students on academic performance this week despite another year of disruption. The last academic year (2020/21) has been extremely challenging for all pupils, parents, carers and staff across the borough. Faced with an unprecedented variety of … [Read more...]
10th August: Coronavirus News Updates
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 6,094,243 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 25,161 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 5,608, 37 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 37Total UK deaths: 130,357England Cases per 100,000: 272R number in UK: 0.8 to 1.1 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
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