A panel of experts from the digital world have been brought together by GMCA to take part in a discussion of digital inclusion in the city region as part of the ongoing Digital City Festival, which continues until 23rd April. While Covid-19 has accelerated digital transformation, it has also … [Read more...]
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Stockport Covid-19 rates now lowest since September, reveals Director of Public Health
Stockport's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has revealed that levels of new Covid-19 infections in the borough are at their lowest since September 2020; however, she warned that there is a rising likelihoods that rates will increase again as restrictions ease should social distancing … [Read more...]
16th April: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,380,976 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 2,672 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 2,393 (88 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 30Total UK deaths: 127,191England Cases per 100,000: 20 per 100,000 (daily change: +1)R number in … [Read more...]
TfGM reveals impact of retail and hospitality reopening on transport use
Following the relaxing of coronavirus restrictions on Monday 12th April, Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) have revealed how passenger numbers have been affected by the reopening of outdoor hospitality, retail and other sectors across the city-region. TfGM reported that towns, city centres … [Read more...]
musicMagpie confirms planned IPO and admission to AIM
Stockport-based re-commerce business musicMagpie has announced its proposed admission to trading on AIM with the commencement of dealings expected to take place on 22nd April. The confirmation from musicMagpie comes following an announcement from one of its investors, Northern 2 VCT, earlier this … [Read more...]
Growth Hub webinar will explain new Super Deduction tax support
GC Business Growth Hub is hosting a live webinar to explain how SMEs can make use of the recently announced Super Deduction tax support. The ‘super deduction’ allows companies to cut their tax bill by up to 25p for every £1 they invest. In a webinar titled, ‘Super Deduction – How it impacts your … [Read more...]
Moulding Foundation donates to support local charity transformation project
The Moulding Foundation, the charity of Hut Group founder, Matt Moulding, and his family, has donated £5 million to Cheadle Hulme based charity, Seashell Trust, to fund its Project Transformation. Seashell’s Project Transformation, costing over £50 million, will take over five years to complete … [Read more...]
15th April: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,378,305 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 2,491 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 2,481 (58 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 38Total UK deaths: 127,161England Cases per 100,000: 19 per 100,000 (daily change: +1)R number in … [Read more...]
£2 billion investment planned for region’s electricity network
Electricity North West, the company responsible for maintenance of the region's power grid, has released a draft plan, outlining £2 billion of proposed investment to the network to be delivered by 2028. The plan was written based on a public consultation which received input from 18,000 people in … [Read more...]
Cheadle toy firm agrees 100,000 sq ft warehouse deal
Cheadle-based toy firm, James Galt & Co, has agreed a five year warehouse contract for a 100,000 sq ft space in Warrington. Kinaxia Logistics announced the deal that gives Galt sole use of the Mark Thompson Transport site in Warrington. The site, which will create 20 new jobs, will allow the … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations commits to Real Living Wage
Stockport-based charity, Pure Innovations has announced it will offer all front line support staff the Real Living Wage, representing a pay increase of up to 8.5%. Pure’s front line support team has been instrumental and essential in continuing to deliver exceptional and necessary services after … [Read more...]
New Chief Executive for Stockport charity support network
Jo McGrath has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Sector3, Stockport’s charity infrastructure support network, and is tasked with steering the organisation through 2021 and beyond. The decision was made after a robust three part process with the support of specialist non-profit … [Read more...]
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