Marketing Stockport News

Stockport Council has reminded residents that two ongoing consultations in the borough will close on 4th January. The council is seeking to hear views from Marple residents on proposals for a new community hub to replace the existing library and pool with a modern, purpose-built facility. … [Read more...]

A charity is encouraging people to take advantage of a special Christmas tree recycling service this year, which will not only help take away the headache of disposing of Christmas trees once the festivities are over, but will also raise money for local people with cancer and other life-limiting … [Read more...]

Stockport-based Elsa Recycling Group has submitted a planning application to expand operations to a neighbouring site. The recycling group proposes expanding its operations from its Station Road base in Reddish into neighbouring Climax Works, which the group acquired in 2019. Elsa Recycling … [Read more...]

As the restrictions for businesses to trade continue, Stockport Council has published a Grants Matrix to help Stockport businesses navigate their way through the claims process. Download a pdf of the Grants Matrix … [Read more...]

The Vernon’s Christmas Toy Appeal has raised an incredible £6,000 to help children supported by Cheadle-based charity Together Trust. The local building society decided to boost its contribution to an extra £10 for every donation of £5 or more, to match the generosity shown by the local … [Read more...]

The pandemic hasn’t stopped children and young people at Seashell Trust from experiencing the magic of Christmas thanks to one of their biggest supporters, THG. This week, the international e-commerce organisation treated students at Seashell Trust to a day of virtual festivities at Seashell’s … [Read more...]

DAILY STATISTICS Latest BBC UK data: Positive tests: 1,948,660 have tested positive (+ 35,383 new cases)Loss of life: 66,052 across all settings (+ 532 in last 24 hours)Hospital admissions: 1,725 new admissionsCases in Stockport: 316 cases 05 Dec to 11 Dec (-17 on previous week)Cases in … [Read more...]

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed that the government's furlough and Covid-19 business loan schemes will be extended. The Coronavirus Job Retention, or furlough, Scheme will now run until the end of April 2021, with the government continuing to contribute up to 80% towards wages for hours not … [Read more...]