UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,473,677 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 3,542 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 916 (39 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 10Total UK deaths: 127,758England Cases per 100,000: 13 per 100,000 (daily change: +1)R number in … [Read more...]
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Northern leaders call for government to publish rail investment strategy
Local political and transport leaders in the North of England have called on the government to publish its Integrated Rail Plan, the multi-billion pound investment strategy for the network. Covering the North and Midlands of England, the Integrated Rail Plan will detail the long-term future of … [Read more...]
Share your business’ experience of lockdown in Quarterly Economic Survey
Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) is calling for business owners in Stockport to contribute to its Quarterly Economic Survey to hear how the current Covid-19 pandemic is affecting the borough. The Quarterly Economic Survey is conducted by Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. … [Read more...]
Life Leisure members welcome return of indoor classes
Stockport’s Life Leisure centres are thriving once again as they welcome members back to indoor classes, health and thermal suites. The Leisure provider, which runs 12 fitness centres across the town, shut for the majority of the year due to COVID restrictions. While the gym was able to re-open … [Read more...]
Runway Visitor Park unveils summer events programme
Manchester Airport’s Runway Visitor Park will play host to a range of events this summer, it has announced, as it prepares to fully reopen to guests. The popular attraction has worked with organisers such as the Aviation Society, Manchester Historic Vehicle Club and Cheadle Rotary Club to put … [Read more...]
Ring NHS 111 first this Bank Holiday
If you need medical help this Bank Holiday Monday, 28 May, remember to call NHS 111 First for advice. GP practices in Stockport will be closed on Monday, 28 May, so if you have an urgent medical need, call NHS 111 First day or night. It’s a free number, open 24 hours a day, and you will be … [Read more...]
27th May: Coronavirus News Updates
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...]
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...]
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