An online retailer and marketplace for DIY and building supplies, Gasqet, has revealed plans to create 100 new jobs in Greater Manchester and the wider North West in the next three years. The firm, which was launched during the pandemic by Ethar Alali, the MD of a Manchester based IT firm, … [Read more...]
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Rowlinson Knitwear rebrands to One+all
Stockport-based B Corp schoolwear supplier Rowlinson Knitwear has announced that it has rebranded to One+All, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and taking action for the greater good of everyone. The company is bringing all its best-of-breed schoolwear brands - Performa, Woodbank and … [Read more...]
Bike library scheme launches across Greater Manchester
A new scheme has launched across all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester to help communities set up a sustainable bike library to help city-region residents take up cycling. Organisations based or working across the city-region can bid to TfGM for a £5,000 grant to set up a community bike library. … [Read more...]
Central Library gets a new look ahead of 19th July reopening
Stockport’s Central Library is getting prepared to reopen at 10am on 19th July, subject to the easing of restrictions in line with the next stage of the government’s roadmap. Residents will once again be able to enjoy several services at the library, as well as borrow books and use the newly … [Read more...]
Get your Covid-19 vaccination at a pop-up clinic or pharmacy, or vaccination centre in Stockport
To get your Covid-19 vaccination, Stockport residents can attend local walk-in clinics taking place across the borough, or book in for an appointment at community pharmacy vaccination sites in Stockport, or at a large scale vaccination centre. Stockport Covid-19 Vaccination Pop Up … [Read more...]
7th July: Coronavirus Latest News
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,958,868 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 28,773 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 2,140, +118 on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 37Total UK deaths: 128,268England Cases per 100,000: 191R number in UK: 1.1 to 1.3 Vaccine … [Read more...]
Stockport begins work on new Local Plan
Stockport Council is set to begin work on a new Local Plan to set out the borough's strategy for housing and development following its exit from the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF). Stockport Council's Economy and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee are expected to give the go ahead on a … [Read more...]
Treasury reveals total Covid-19 business support provided through government loan schemes
HM Treasury has revealed it has provided 1.67 million government backed loans worth nearly £80 billion via business support schemes during the coronavirus pandemic. The total business support provided by the UK government includes the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme (CBILS), the … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham responds to government’s plan to end Covid-19 restrictions
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, has used his fortnightly press conference this week to respond to the government's plans to end Covid-19 restrictions on July 19th, including the mandatory wearing of face coverings in a number of indoor settings. Mr Burnham confirmed that the wearing of … [Read more...]
Pastry chef pursuing a career in engineering at Stockport College wins national learning award
A former pastry chef, retraining in engineering at Stockport College, has won a prestigious national learning award after her return to education. Nikki-Ann (pictured) returned to education later in her life to retrain from a pastry chef, to pursuing a career in engineering after suffering … [Read more...]
Hallidays share updates on end to furlough scheme in latest financial news
Stockport accountants Hallidays share the details of the winding down of the furlough scheme in their summary of the month's key financial news. Furlough scheme starts to wind downThe government's Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) begins winding down from 1 July.Click here for the full … [Read more...]
Mobile vaccination vans are coming to Stockport
Three vaccination vans will be in Stockport this Thursday, 8 July, and Friday, 9 July from 10am- 4pm, offering first and second doses of the Covid-19 vaccine without an appointment. Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccinations will both be available subject to eligibility. Dr Cath Briggs, Chair of … [Read more...]
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