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Transport webinar discusses importance of accessibility

Ensuring accessibility on the region's transport network is the topic for an upcoming webinar and panel discussion hosted by Transport for the North (TfN). Part of the sub-national transport body's #TfNTalks series of online discussions, transport leaders and disability campaigners from across … [Read more...]

10th March: Coronavirus News Updates

UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,228,998 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 5,766 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 9,418 (258 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 231Total UK deaths: 124,797England Cases per 100,000: 50 per 100,000 (daily change: 2 fewer)R … [Read more...]

Stockport takes another Gigantic Leap forward

Remember the Stockport frogs? How could anyone forget Strawberry Frog proudly guarding the NatWest Banking Hall on Great Underbank? Or Midas providing a golden glow at the Peel Centre. Or Prince Regent, resplendent in his crown, guarding his ‘palace’ at Regent House. In 2019, Stockport’s Giant … [Read more...]

One Stockport Hub sets up home in Merseyway

A new cultural centre, the One Stockport Hub, will soon open its doors in Merseyway, initially offering a pre-bookable service only from 17th March. The new One Stockport Hub will open in the former Argos unit of the shopping centre, opening onto Mersey Square. The site will provide a temporary … [Read more...]

Stockport solar company brings sunshine to Edgeley Park

Solar energy company, Project Solar UK, have reaffirmed their relationship with local club Stockport County, agreeing to a year-long tie-up. The Project Solar UK name and logo is being  projected onto the centre circle at Edgeley Park ahead of each home match in the league. The current season … [Read more...]

Employers asked to pledge vacancies for virtual job expo

Employers in Stockport and throughout the North-west are being asked to register to get involved in a virtual jobs expo for local jobseekers. The North West Works 4 U event will be broadcast online live from the 6th to the 8th April, and has been organised by a unique partnership between the … [Read more...]

Northern businesses invited to start journey to Net Zero

Small businesses from across Northern England are being invited to take part in a series of online events to help them take practical steps towards reaching Net Zero carbon emissions. In conjunction with the NP11 group of Northern Local Enterprise Partnerships, BEIS is holding “Your business … [Read more...]

9th March: Coronavirus News Updates

UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,223,232 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 4,712 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 10,898 (601 fewer than previous day)New deaths across UK: 65Total UK deaths: 124,566England Cases per 100,000: 52 per 100,000 (daily change: 3 fewer)R … [Read more...]

Green Homes Grant scheme extended until September

Owners of houses in Greater Manchester with low energy efficiency ratings will able to continue to access up to £10,000 from the Green Homes Grant to pay for improvements until September. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has confirmed it has been granted funding to continue the … [Read more...]

Rowlinson Knitwear achieves Carbon Neutral certification

Stockport-based schoolwear manufacturer, Rowlinson Knitwear, has been certified Carbon Neutral by The Carbon Neutral Protocol, a global framework for carbon neutrality. Carbon neutrality is achieved by calculating a carbon footprint and reducing it to zero through a combination of in-house … [Read more...]