Following work to understand the impact of Covid-19 on the transport system, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is set to launch a public consultation ahead of the proposed franchising scheme. An earlier consultation on reform of how bus services are run in the city-region was held … [Read more...]
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‘Keep the momentum going’ urges Stockport Director of Public Health
Stockport Council's Director of Public Health, Jennifer Connolly, has asked residents to 'keep the momentum going' and continue to reduce Covid-19 transmission rates in the borough. In a statement on the state of the virus in Stockport, she praised residents for their efforts in adhering to the … [Read more...]
Stockport College marketing team shortlisted for industry award
Stockport College's Marketing Department is one of the final contenders for a prestigious industry award showcasing innovative working practices in supporting adults and young people during the national coronavirus lockdowns. When schools and colleges closed to most students in March, the … [Read more...]
Egan Reid mourns sad passing of chairman and founder
Stockport-based workplace solutions provider Egan Reid are mourning their chairman and founder Jack Reid, who has sadly passed away at the age of 90. Jack (pictured below) was managing directors Martin and Andrew Reid’s father and, over the years, saw the company he founded with business partner … [Read more...]
30 new jobs created at taxi software firm
Stockport taxi software firm, Autocab, has revealed it has increased its headcount at its Cheadle headquarters by 25%, creating 30 new positions. The firm, which is currently being acquired by industry disruptor Uber, plans to continue its recruitment drive as it invests in its research and … [Read more...]
Specialist lender saves seafront property investment with four-hour funding
Cheadle based specialist lender, Together, rescued a Manchester investor's £3 million deal by providing a short-term loan in just four hours to buy an exclusive waterside property. Mathew Rees, an investor with a portfolio of around 200 buy-to-let properties, was looking to expand his portfolio … [Read more...]
November 20th: Coronavirus News Updates
DAILY STATISTICS Latest UK data: Positive tests: 1,453,256 have tested positive (+ 22,915 new cases)Loss of life: *53,775 across all settings (+ 501 in last 24 hours)Hospital admissions: 1,641 new admissionsCases in Stockport: 918 cases 9 Nov to 15 Nov (-146 on previous week)Cases in … [Read more...]
Cheadle submits £25 million Towns Fund bid
The Cheadle Towns Fund Board has submitted its bid for a £25 million share of government funding aimed to support small towns across the UK. The funding will go to support delivering quality employment space for innovation and clean growth, as well as connecting the district centre with the rail … [Read more...]
Growth Company delivers Skills Support for the Workforce
The Growth Company has launched its Skills Support for the Workforce scheme to provides skills analysis, bespoke training plans and implementation of funded training to employers in Greater Manchester to upskill staff. As well as bespoke training to respond to skills gaps analysis, the Skills … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses encouraged to act ahead of end of Brexit transition
Following the UK's departure from the European Union (EU), businesses in Stockport are being encouraged to take steps to prepare for the end of the Brexit transition period. New rules for businesses trading with the EU will come into effect from 1st January 2021. While the Government continues … [Read more...]
STAR Procurement celebrate first digital Meet the Buyer event
STAR Procurement have held their first ever digital Meet the Buyer event, connecting local businesses with Greater Manchester public sector organisations. This year's event focussed on helping support businesses through lockdown, and took place online for the first time due to Covid-19 … [Read more...]
Dealership group to create six apprenticeship posts in Stockport
Car dealership group, Lookers, is to create six Stockport apprenticeships as part of a nationwide recruitment drive. The Manchester headquartered business has announced its largest planned in-take of apprentices, with 180 new roles to be created across the UK and Ireland. The company is … [Read more...]
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