Cumbrian housing developer, Story Homes, has exchanged contracts on former playing fields belonging to Stockport Grammar School, with ambitions to bring forward over 100 new homes on the site. The school and housebuilder launched a public consultation on their plans for the site in early 2024, … [Read more...]
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C&C wins 5th gong at industry awards
Stockport-based insurance brokers, C&C, were once again in the silverware at the Bravo Networks Annual Awards, picking up the title of Commercial Broker of the Year 2025. Held at the ACC Conference Centre in Liverpool, over 750 guests attended the prestigious event held during the two-day … [Read more...]
Cornerstone Resources adds strategic hires to Consulting team
Stockport-based HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, has announced three new hires to drive the firm's continued expansion. Andrea Ferguson joins as Senior HR Consultant following a successful career as a Consultant both in the UK and the Middle East. Andrea is also an accredited Workplace … [Read more...]
Planning approval for 276-room Manchester Airport hotel
Planning approval has been granted for Whitbread Plc to build a 276-room Premier Inn hotel at Manchester Airport, the chain's largest in the region. The hotel is the latest scheme to be approved within the wider MIX MANCHESTER development, a 60-acre regeneration project which aims to deliver a … [Read more...]
Government confirms overhaul of local plans
The government has confirmed an overhaul of local plans, frameworks used by local councils to determine where houses and infrastructure should be built, aimed at accelerating the delivery of new homes. Changes including an expectation for new local plans to be drawn up within two-and-a-half … [Read more...]
Stockport Council sets its 2025/26 Budget
Stockport Council has set its 2025/26 Budget following approval at the Budget Council meeting on Thursday 27 February 2025. Despite ongoing financial pressures, the council is working hard to protect the vital services residents rely on while maintaining a stable financial position in the face of … [Read more...]
Work to begin in March on town centre road maintenance and investment projects
March will see a number of road closures throughout Stockport town centre as work to maintain and invest in infrastructure gets underway. Work will begin on Monday 3rd March to carry out planned maintenance to the entrance ramp to Redrock car park. As a result of the work, the ramp to access … [Read more...]
65,000 Manchester Airport passengers checked in bags the day before flying in 2024
More than 65,000 passengers flying from Manchester Airport checked in their bags the day before travelling in 2024, the airport has revealed. Services offered by a select number of airlines, including TUI, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2.com and Virgin Atlantic, allow passengers on eligible flights to … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations joins the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
Stockport charity, Pure Innovations, has announced it has become a member of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter, signifying its commitment to fostering a positive, fair, and supportive work environment, ensuring that its employees thrive and grow. The Greater Manchester Good … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester businesses warn of April rise in costs in letter to Chancellor
The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce (GMCC) has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves warning of the rising costs facing businesses in April following last year's Budget. Measures announced in the Chancellor's October Budget including a rise in the National Living Wage and an increase in … [Read more...]
Create the business you want people to talk about at JCM Business Solutions workshop
JCM Business Solutions is inviting small businesses in Stockport to attend a free workshop focused on strengthening customer relations. The Creating the business you want people to talk about workshop will take place at Profolk on Wednesday 26th March from 9am to 1pm. The session follows JCM's … [Read more...]
Stockport grandmother shares story of Life Leisure Strongher weightlifting course
A Stockport grandmother is encouraging more women to take up the Strongher weightlifting course with Life Leisure after it awakened a newfound passion for fitness and helped combat health issues. Ruth Child, 61, from Heaton Moor, was told that she would need to be on medication for the rest of … [Read more...]
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