Stockport Council's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has reminded residents to continue to be mindful that the coronavirus remains circulating in the borough as we take first steps out of restrictions. Her weekly statement this week focuses on the fact that, while some outdoor … [Read more...]
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12th March: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,241,677 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 6,753 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 8,977New deaths across UK: 181Total UK deaths: 125,168England Cases per 100,000: 49 per 100,000 (daily change: 1 fewer)R number in UK: 0.7 to … [Read more...]
Stockport named top town in UK for flexible working
Towns and cities in the North of England have topped a leaderboard of the best locations for flexible working, with Stockport the highest ranking town. Self-storage company, Ready Steady Store compiled the leaderboard assessing a variety of factors to determine the best locations in the UK for … [Read more...]
£137 million investment for Manchester to Sheffield rail link
Two of the north’s most important economic centres are about to become better connected thanks to a £137 million investment plan for the route linking Manchester and Stockport with Sheffield. Work is expected to begin in 2022 and is due to be completed in 2023. The upgrade aims to increase … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS urges all those invited for vaccinations to book appointments
If you have received an invitation to book your vaccination then book your appointment straight away and don’t put it off. Letters are being sent to residents across Stockport by the NHS inviting those people from across the priority groups to book their vaccination appointment. People in … [Read more...]
Stockport community projects among latest beneficiaries of Airport Community Trust fund
Manchester Airport's Community Trust fund has released a further £30,000 to support community projects, including a number of organisations in Stockport. In its latest round of funding, a total of £31,898.96 was pledged to 18 organisations in communities near the airport. Projects benefiting from … [Read more...]
Businesses invited to abseil down council building to raise money for mental health charity
Businesses in Stockport are being invited to abseil down Stockport Council's Stopford House building to raise money for local mental health charity, Beacon Counselling. The charity was selected by Cllr Dean Fitzpatrick to be the Mayor's Charity during his tenure in the role, and is asking … [Read more...]
11th March: Coronavirus News Updates
UK NEWS & HEADLINES: UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 4,234,924 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 5,926 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 9,435 (4 more than previous day)New deaths across UK: 190Total UK deaths: 124,987England Cases per 100,000: 50 per 100,000 (daily change: 0)R number in … [Read more...]
Developers acquire Sainsbury’s site for over 500 town centre homes
The site of the recently closed Sainsbury's store in the town centre has been acquired by developers who plan to deliver a scheme of over new 500 homes. The supermarket closed to shoppers at the end of January 2021. The 3.28 acre site has now been sold to Hale-based build-to-rent specialists … [Read more...]
Covid-19 eviction bans extended
Bans on evictions for both commercial and residential tenants introduced due to the Covid-19 pandemic have been extended by government. The Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, announced the extensions on 10 March, which will see the ban on commercial evictions extended to 30th June as part of the … [Read more...]
North-west secures £98.5 million UKRI investment
Businesses and researchers in the North-west have secured £98.5 million in investment from government agency, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Funding is being directed towards projects and organisations addressing major societal challenges being faced today, and in the future. Nine … [Read more...]
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...]
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