Stockport Council is calling for all residents to take advantage of the universal Covid-19 testing offer. All adults without symptoms can now get free twice-weekly lateral flow tests, to help in the ongoing fight against the pandemic. While the remarkable vaccination programme offers one way to … [Read more...]
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CDL volunteers raise money for Stockport mental health charity
Two volunteers from Stockport-based insurtech business, CDL, joined other community fundraisers in raising money for local mental health charity, Beacon Counselling. Samuel Thacker, Junior Project Manager and Simon Brockbank, Applications Analyst, abseiled down Stockport Council’s Stopford House … [Read more...]
28th April: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,409,631 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 2,685 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 1,608 (50 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 17Total UK deaths: 127,451England Cases per 100,000: 19 per 100,000 (daily change: 1)R number in … [Read more...]
Over 5 million applications to EU Settlement Scheme made ahead of June deadline
The latest EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) monthly statistics have been published, showing over 5 million applications have been made to the scheme which closes on 30th June. 5.3 million applications have been made, and 4.98 million applications concluded up to the end of March 2021. Eligible … [Read more...]
Stockport training provider marks National Employability Day
Stockport training provider, Seetec Pluss, is marking National Employability Day this year with a day of live-streamed events aimed at both jobseekers and employers. Friday 30th April is National Employability Day, an online campaign to celebrate the organisations supporting those that are … [Read more...]
Specialist technology marketing agency celebrates 25 years with two new hires
The challenges of the last year haven’t dampened the spirits of integrated marketing agency, FIG, which has celebrated its 25th year in business with two key staff appointments, two new client wins and a shortlisting for a top national PR award. The specialist technology, manufacturing and … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer awards £12 million supply chain contract
Stockport based WFEL has awarded a £12 million contract to Bath-based manufacturer Horstmann as part of its ongoing work supplying the UK armed forces. The defence manufacturer will subcontract out the supply of over 250 angular gear boxes and control units as part of WFEL's £2.3 billion contract … [Read more...]
99 cherry trees planted in Stockport to celebrate UK-Japan relations
99 cherry trees have been planted in Stockport's Bruntwood Park as part of a tree-planting initiative to celebrate UK-Japan relations. Supported by the City of Trees project and Stockport Council, the trees planted in March are part of 6,500 Japanese cherry trees given to the UK by Japan that … [Read more...]
27th April: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,406,946 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 2,064 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 1,781 (104 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 6Total UK deaths: 127,434England Cases per 100,000: 18 per 100,000 (daily change: 0)R number in … [Read more...]
Approval expected for over 200 new Heald Green homes
Stockport Council is expected to approve planning permission for the construction of 325 new homes on land in Heald Green formerly owned by local charity, Seashell Trust. Bloor Homes submitted plans in September 2020 for the first phase of development on the site, following their purchase of the … [Read more...]
Community Champions funding available to support those in Stockport affected by pandemic
Following the award of £650,000 funding from the Ministry of Housing, Community and Local Government (MHCLG) in January 2021, Stockport Council and representatives from Stockport’s voluntary and community sector have developed Stockport’s community champions scheme. The scheme will encourage … [Read more...]
TfGM donate school bus to boost coronavirus testing in Stockport
Stockport’s coronavirus asymptomatic testing capability has been boosted thanks to the donation of a yellow school bus from Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM). The school bus is being used by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council as a mobile testing site, providing rapid lateral flow … [Read more...]
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