Plans for the Bredbury Gateway industrial estate development are expected to be referred to the Housing Minister, Robert Jenrick MP, due to their encroachment on Green Belt land. Stockport Council's Planning Committee is expected to approve proposals for the 1 million sq ft scheme put forward by … [Read more...]
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Hospitality sector experts to host webinar series ahead of reopening
A series of free webinars has been organised to help hospitality sector businesses access expert advice to help them reopen as pandemic restrictions ease. Arranged by Best Bar None, the Institute of Licensing, National Pubwatch, Purple Flag and other industry partners, the webinars will feature … [Read more...]
TfN responds to government’s £3 billion bus strategy
Following the publication of the Prime Minister's £3 billion strategy to 'Bus Back Better' after the pandemic, Transport for the North (TfN) has welcomed promises to improve services nationwide. Presented on 15th March, the strategy outlines a £3 billion investment package in bus services in … [Read more...]
Households in Stockport reminded to complete Census 2021
Households in Stockport should have received their letter and unique access code to complete the Census on Sunday 21st March 2021. Census 2021 is a digital first Census, which means people are encouraged to complete their Census online where possible. There is a lot of support available in … [Read more...]
18th March: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,274,579 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 4,758new casesNumber in UK hospital: 7,218 (1 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 141Total UK deaths: 125,831England Cases per 100,000: 45 per 100,000 (daily change: 1 fewer)R … [Read more...]
Over 150 public buildings in Greater Manchester to benefit from decarbonisation fund
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced that over 150 public buildings across the city-region will benefit from a recently announced government decarbonisation fund. The UK government previously announced that Greater Manchester would receive £78 million of a £1 billion … [Read more...]
First Bee Network upgrade to walking and cycling infrastructure in Stockport completes
Work has completed on Stockport's first Bee Network scheme, which will join with a walking and cycling routes across Greater Manchester, and has now opened. Stockport Council have completed an upgrade of a signal controlled pedestrian crossing in Cheadle Hulme that will make it safer for … [Read more...]
Stockport lender finances land deal for eco-homes development
Stockport based specialist lender, Together, has agreed a £4 million land deal with a property developer for development of energy efficient eco-homes. The land funded will allow Yorkshire-based Citu to free up finance for accelerating the Leeds scheme after receiving substantial demand from new … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill chosen as among top NHS catering sites
Stepping Hill Hospital’s catering team has been chosen as part of an NHS scheme aiming to improve hospital food standards across the country. The hospital has been chosen as an ‘exemplar site’ for NHS catering, following the recommendations of a national Independent Review into NHS Hospital Food … [Read more...]
Council to mark National Day of Reflection
Stockport Council is supporting a National Day of Reflection one year on since lockdown measures were first introduced in memory of those who have died during the Covid-19 pandemic. Organised by charity Marie Curie, the national day of remembrance will take place on Tuesday 23 March and will also … [Read more...]
17th March: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,268,821 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 5,294 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 7,281 (68 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 110Total UK deaths: 125,690England Cases per 100,000: 46 per 100,000 (daily change: 1 fewer)R … [Read more...]
City-region awarded £78 million to decarbonise as part of £1 billion government blueprint
Greater Manchester Combined Authority has been awarded £78.23 million to decarbonise city-region services as part of a government investment of £1 billion to support a greener economy. The funding has been offered to allow the city-region to decarbonise its institutions and services, including … [Read more...]
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