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Low-traffic neighbourhoods planned for Cheadle

Residents in Cheadle and Cheadle Heath are being asked to share whether they would like to see residential parts of the districts converted into low-traffic Active Neighbourhoods. The plans are part of a Greater Manchester-wide ambition to encourage walking and cycling for local journeys, as well … [Read more...]

Poynton manufacturer shifts to Employee Ownership model

Poynton-based manufacturer of volumetric mixers, Armcon, has announced it has transitioned to an employee owned business, through an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT). The transfer of the business to an EOT completed on February 1st. The change in ownership structure comes following the appointment … [Read more...]

Eight new hires for market research agency

Stockport-based market research agency, DJS Research, has announced the appointment of eight new staff members to kick-off 2021. The firm has bolstered its team with two new Research Managers, three Senior Research Executives and two Project Assistants, as as appointing a new Field and Data … [Read more...]

8th February: Coronavirus News Updates

UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 3,945,680 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 15,845 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 29,326, 1,212 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 373Total UK deaths: 112,465England Cases per 100,000: 239R number in UK: 0.7 – 1.1 The R number and growth rate in … [Read more...]

Government widens workplace coronavirus testing programme

The UK Government has expanded its offer of rapid, regular workplace testing for businesses that remain open during the current coronavirus lockdown. The government has widened eligibility criteria for joining the workplace rapid testing programme from businesses with more than 250 employees, to … [Read more...]

Cadent Stockport depot project underway

Gas distribution network, Cadent, has announced work is now underway on a new depot in Stockport. The £650,000 project will see the UK's largest gas distribution network open a new depot in Stockport, as part of a £1 million investment in its operations. The company oversees 21,000 miles of gas … [Read more...]

5th February: Coronavirus News Updates

UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 3,892,459 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 20,634 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 31,670, 1,220 fewer than on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 915Total UK deaths: 110,250England Cases per 100,000: 239R number in UK: 0.7 – 1.1 The R number and growth rate in … [Read more...]

One Stockport Hub in former Argos store moves forward

The Council’s Central Stockport Area Committee has approved a change of use for the former Argos until in Mersey Square ahead of a planned conversion of the store to the One Stockport community hub. Councillors made the decision to approve planning officers’ recommendation for the change of use, … [Read more...]

Northern’s train refurbishment project nears completion

Rail operator Northern has announced it has almost completed the refurbishment of its trains as part of a £100 million transformation. The current stage of refurbishment focuses on customer comfort and includes upgrades to seating, lighting, interior and exterior painting and toilets with baby … [Read more...]