Stockport will celebrate Chinese New Year virtually with counterparts in the Chinese city of Kaifeng. Chinese New Year will be celebrated on Friday, February 12, and marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, celebrations will be held virtually. Kaifeng is a … [Read more...]
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11th February: Coronavirus News Updates
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 3,985,161 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 13,013 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 26,684, 74 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 1,001Total UK deaths: 114,851England Cases per 100,000: 179R number in UK: 0.7 – 1.1 Vaccine data: Total 1st doses … [Read more...]
GM leaders support phased national release from lockdown
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, has announced that the ten leaders of the city-region’s local authorities are unanimous in supporting a phased national release from lockdown. Speaking at his weekly press briefing on Wednesday, Andy Burnham said he had been invited to feed opinions into … [Read more...]
Business survey warns of dual impact of Covid-19 and Brexit
The first survey of Greater Manchester businesses in 2021 by the GM Chamber of Commerce has shown businesses have seen demand reduced by the combined effects of Brexit and a third Covid-19 lockdown. The Covid-19 and Brexit Impact Tracker survey conducted between 18th January and 1st February … [Read more...]
New Micro-business grant support scheme now open for Stockport businesses
Applications are now open to access Stockport Council’s new Micro-business grant support scheme. The new Micro-business support scheme will see businesses outside of the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors become eligible for both the Stockport Additional Restrictions Grant scheme and the … [Read more...]
Residential developer completes purchase of St Petersgate office building
Manchester based residential property developer, One Heritage, has confirmed its acquisition of Plus House, a four storey office building on St Petersgate in Stockport town centre. One Heritage acquired the property for £725,000, with completion expected on 31st March. The developer financed the … [Read more...]
Former Thales apprentice named Young Manager of the Year in regional awards
A former apprentice from Cheadle engineering firm, Thales, has been named Young Manager of the Year in the 2021 Made in Manchester Awards. Software Engineering Manager, Nadia Johnson (pictured), joined Thales as an apprentice, and now leads a team of 22 engineers, developing software for advanced … [Read more...]
10th February: Coronavirus News Updates
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 3,972,148 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 12,364 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 29,6723, 139 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 1,052Total UK deaths: 113,850England Cases per 100,000: 239R number in UK: 0.7 – 1.1 Vaccine data: Total … [Read more...]
GM employers recognise work of apprentices
Employers and leaders across Greater Manchester are showcasing the work of apprentices in the city-region as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2021. Apprentices across Greater Manchester are being celebrated through a number of online events between 8th and 14th February. There are currently … [Read more...]
£10 million fund established to drive private investment in environment
A new government fund of £10 million has been set up for local authorities, businesses and non-profit organisations to drive investment in the environment. Grants of up to £100,000 will be offered to schemes that both benefit the environment, as well as having potential to attract further private … [Read more...]
North-west manufacturing pilot scheme to showcase digital transformation in conference
North-west manufacturing pilot scheme, Made Smarter, is to deliver a virtual conference for the sector, showcasing the SMEs in the region that have benefited from digital transformation. The free-to-access online summit, Made Smarter: The journey to digital manufacturing, will take place on … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes launches anti-social behaviour app
Housing provider, Stockport Homes, has launched a new smartphone app to allow people in Stockport to report anti-social behaviour in their community. With more people accessing services on their mobile or tablet – 72% of customers who visit the Stockport Homes website access it this way – the … [Read more...]
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