UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,470,297 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 3,180 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 954 (36 more than previous day)New deaths across UK: 9Total UK deaths: 127,749England Cases per 100,000: 12 per 100,000 (daily change: 1 fewer)R number … [Read more...]
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Partnership with Google sees launch of new digital skills training for jobseekers
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a new partnership with Google to deliver 9,000 UK jobseekers with scholarships towards digital skills training from the internet giant. The scholarship will allow jobseekers to work towards a Google Career Certificate to grow their skills in … [Read more...]
Summer decision expected for Underbanks housing and retail schemes
Plans for 82 new homes and ground floor retail spaces in Stockport town centre's historic Underbanks area are expected to be decided on by the council's Planning Committee this summer. Proposals, designed by Manchester architects Ollier Smurthwaite, being brought forward by developers Hall & … [Read more...]
Gas distribution company moves into new Stockport base
Cadent Gas, the firm responsible for maintaining the 21,000 miles of gas distribution pipes in the North West, has moved into its new depot in Stockport. Cadent has taken a 10-year lease on a 26,600 sq ft facility on Bredbury Park Industrial Estate that will be its base for operations across a … [Read more...]
Consultation launches on plans to redraw political map of Stockport
The Local Government Boundary Commission has launched a 10-week consultation to hear views from local residents on plans to redraw the political map of Stockport. The Commission is the independent body that draws these boundaries. Proposals will see Stockport people continue to elect 63 … [Read more...]
A shot in the arm for Stockport’s new Mayor
The new Mayor of Stockport, Cllr Adrian Nottingham, wasted no time on the first day of his term, visiting a local vaccination centre to get his second jab against COVID-19. Cllr Nottingham was officially sworn in at a ceremony on Tuesday (25th May). His first appointment as Mayor was to visit … [Read more...]
New specialist unit improves endocrinology care at Stepping Hill
A new specialist investigation unit at Stepping Hill Hospital is helping ensure patients with potential endocrinology conditions are getting faster and more accurate assessments. The specialist unit allows patients to receive their diagnosis as outpatients, without the need for an inpatient stay, … [Read more...]
26th May: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,467,310 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 2,493 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 978 (32 more than previous day)New deaths across UK: 15Total UK deaths: 127,739England Cases per 100,000: 12 per 100,000 (daily change: 1 fewer)R number … [Read more...]
Further £317 million announced to improve Greater Manchester to Leeds rail link
The Transport Secretary has announced a further £317 million will be invested to continue improvement works on the Transpennine rail link, connecting Greater Manchester with Leeds and York. The investment will complement the £589 million confirmed for the project last year. It is hoped the … [Read more...]
Regional investment funds support businesses to reach net-zero carbon emissions
The British Business Banks regional funds in the North and Midlands of England, the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF), have enabled £50 million of investment to help businesses reduce their carbon emissions. Both the NPIF and MEIF have … [Read more...]
Pop-up vaccination site returns to Stockport town centre this week
The pop up Covid-19 vaccination site organised by NHS Stockport Clinical Group (CCG), supported by Stockport Council, will once again be at Mersey Square in Stockport Town Centre this Thursday, 27 May, 2021, and Friday, 28 May, 2021, from 10am to 4pm. No appointment is required. Last Friday, 21 … [Read more...]
Work progresses on Poynton Relief Road with Chester Road bridge now under construction
The first precast concrete beams of a road bridge over Chester Road are now in place as work progresses on the £53 million Poynton Relief Road. The bridge over Chester Road will form the largest structure in the scheme; 400-tonne crane was used to lift the two precast concrete 21.4 m beams into … [Read more...]
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