Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has delivered her first Spring Statement in office, setting out measures aimed at managing government spending and supporting long-term economic growth. The Chancellor announced a range of cuts to government spending aimed at meeting the pledged target … [Read more...]
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Greek Street Roundabout to close from 31st March ahead of year of work
The Greek Street Roundabout across the West Coast Main Line in Stockport town centre is to close from 31st March for one year as Network Rail commence a £20 million replacement of the bridge across the railway line. Work will see engineers demolish the existing bridge, built in 1958, and … [Read more...]
Plans submitted for 112 new homes on former Stockport Grammar playing fields
Developer, Story Homes, and Stockport Grammar School has submitted plans to Stockport Council for 112 new homes on playing fields formerly used by the independent school. The planning application follows a public consultation in early 2024 ahead of the submission, and the exchanging of contracts … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester sets out powers it wants over local rail
Greater Manchester transport leaders have set out their asks from government over the city-region's plans to take increased control over local rail services. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has set out its plans in its response to the government's consultation ahead of the creation … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society total assets exceed £500 million for the first time at end of centenary year
For the first time in Vernon Building Society’s 100-year history, the total assets of the Stockport mutual have exceeded £500 million, growing by 10% to £506 million, while profit before tax increased to £3.5 million. From a position of financial strength, the Vernon will continue to focus on … [Read more...]
Together successfully completes Brooks Asset Backed Securitisation 2
Cheadle based specialist property lender, Together, has announced it has completed new Brooks Asset Backed Securitisation 2 (BABS2) facility. The sub-performing loans facility succeeds the lender's current BABS facility, first issued in 2021. The £121.9 million securitisation consists of a varied … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester wins global award for efforts to reduce smoking rates
Greater Manchester has been honoured with a 2025 Partnership for Healthy Cities Award in recognition of its success in reducing smoking rates and efforts towards a smokefree city-region. The city-region's Making Smoking History programme has seen smoking rates reach record lows, with smokers … [Read more...]
Tech entrepreneur appointed to lead Innovate UK
Tech entrepreneur and founder of Metail, Tom Adeyoola, has been recommended to as executive chair of Innovate UK, which directs government investment into innovation and research being carried out by British businesses. Innovate UK is the UK's largest national public research funder and also … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels celebrates promotion in employment law team
Stockport and Cheshire-based law firm SAS Daniels, is celebrating the recent promotion of Aisling Foley, from Solicitor to Associate. Working in the firm’s employment law team, Aisling (pictured) covers all areas of employment law with a focus on settlement agreements and employment contracts. In … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations Pop-Up Shop opens in Merseyway
Pure Innovations have returned to Merseyway with their Pop-Up shop in Stockport offering a wide range items crafted by the charity's clients. The pop up opens Tuesday 26th March and will run until Saturday 5th April in its usual location next to Waterstones in Stockport town centre. Opening times … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill catering team up for top national awards
High standards in catering at Stepping Hill Hospital have been recognised by its team and manager being shortlisted for national awards saluting the best in hospital catering. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust’s catering team are finalists in the ‘Catering Team of the Year’ category of this year’s … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes raises over £18,000 for The Wellspring
Stockport Homes Group has raised £18,476.10 through a year of fundraising activities for its Charity of Choice, Stockport homelessness charity, The Wellspring. The Wellspring engages with the people of Stockport that are homeless or at the risk of losing their home. The Wellspring provide free … [Read more...]
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