Stockport Council has announced it is expanding its discretionary grant schemes to support a greater range of businesses affected by the pandemic. The support will see businesses outside of the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors become eligible for both the Stockport Additional Restrictions … [Read more...]
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A34 improvement works set to move forward
Stockport Council is expected to move forward with £35 million of improvement works to the A34 between Handforth and Cheadle. The Council's Economy and Regeneration Scrutiny Committee is set to discuss outline proposals for twelve projects to ease congestion and improve active travel provision … [Read more...]
Rapid testing initiative launches for frontline council workers
Rapid-turnaround lateral flow testing for the Covid-19 virus is now being offered by Stockport Council for its frontline workers, and those from partner organisations. For staff who cannot work solely from home, and in particular those working with the over 70s, are being invited by Stockport … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS at the forefront of COVID-19 research
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust has played a key role in two recent medical research projects which have recently published important findings in the ongoing fight against Covid-19. The trust’s research and innovation team based at Stepping Hill Hospital, together with other staff and patients in … [Read more...]
26th January: Coronavirus News Updates
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 3,669,658 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 22,195 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 37,899 decrease of 726 on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 592Total UK deaths: 98,531England Cases per 100,000: 412R number in UK: 0.8 – 1.0 The R number and growth rate in the … [Read more...]
Stockport Council launches new grant scheme for large and strategic employers
Stockport Council has announced the launch of a new Business Grant Support scheme to support large and strategic employers in the town through the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. Grants of up to £150,000 per business are now available from the council scheme following discussions with the Economic … [Read more...]
Stockport tech firm named Top Employer
Stockport tech firm, CDL, has been recognised as one of the best places to work in the UK for the fifth consecutive year after retaining the prestigious Top Employers certification for its outstanding people practices, including its response to Covid-19. Well known for its agile and collaborative … [Read more...]
Cheadle lender completes £500 million bond issuance
Specialist lender, Cheadle-based Together, has announced it has completed a £500 million bond issuance in 5.25% Senior Secured Notes. The Cheadle lender, via its subsidiary, Jerrold FinCo plc, has become the first UK company to issue a sterling bond since Brexit. Due to high demand from … [Read more...]
Seashell Trust and Oli the Choc become Official Guinness World Record Holders
Seashell Trust, in partnership with Oliver Dunn, chocolatier, aka Oli the Choc, has been awarded an Official Guinness World Record for “Most users in a lollipop-making video hangout”. On Saturday 5 December 2020 Seashell teamed up with master chocolatier, Oliver, for the online chocolate lollipop … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill infection prevention leader receives top nursing award
The lead nurse for prevention of infections at Stepping Hill Hospital and community NHS services has received a top national nursing award for her outstanding dedication and commitment. Nesta Featherstone (pictured with her award), Associate Nurse Director for the infection prevention service for … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Why an agency can do your social media better than you
Stockport-based digital and creative agency, Platform81, explains some of the tricks of the trade that agencies have at their disposal to manage a business' social media marketing more effectively. It’s not uncommon for us to hear at Platform81 that businesses are trying to “have a go” at their … [Read more...]
25th January: Coronavirus News Updates
UK STATISTICS Total UK Cases: 3,647,463 positive testsLatest UK daily figure: 30,004 new casesNumber in UK hospital: 37,899 decrease of 726 on previous dayNew deaths across UK: 610Total UK deaths: 97,939England Cases per 100,000: 412R number in UK: 0.8 - 1.0 The R number and growth rate in the … [Read more...]
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