Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has confirmed over £600 million will be made available for rail upgrades in the North of England. The majority of the funding, £589 million, will be spent of commencing work on the Transpennine route between Manchester and Leeds. Work will include completing … [Read more...]
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TfGM issues update on Clean Air Plan
Transport for Greater Manchester have issued an update to the Greater Manchester Clean Air Plan and Minimum Licensing Standards, with a consultation planned for Autumn 2020. Greater Manchester leaders are unveiling a clear single vision supported by three complimentary plans that will accelerate … [Read more...]
Manchester to Belfast City Airport flights to be introduced from 14 September
Stobart Air, operator of Aer Lingus Regional, is to introduce flights between Manchester and Belfast City airports from 14th September. Aer Lingus Regional operates three routes from Manchester including Dublin, Cork and now Belfast City. The airline will operate up to four daily return flights … [Read more...]
Cheshire pub reopens with Covid-safe measures after Stockport brewery’s £1 million investment
Stockport's Robinsons Brewery has announced the reopening of the a Macclesfield pub, following a £1 million investment as part of the family-run group's ongoing commitment to investing in its estate. While the Flower Pot pub on Congleton Road in Macclesfield was due to reopen at the end of March, … [Read more...]
Stockport Council services are finalists for national awards
Two local services provided by Stockport Council have been named as finalists in national awards. Work in Children’s Services and Public Health have been picked as examples of best practice, and will now go forward to the MJ Achievement Awards ceremony, which recognise the very best local … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels explains new commercial property pandemic Code of Practice
On 19th June, the Government announced a ‘Code of Practice for commercial property relationships during the Covid-19 pandemic’ to assist commercial property landlords and tenants. Steven Percy, Partner at Stockport law firm SAS Daniels, explains some of the key takeaways for both landlords and … [Read more...]
July 22nd – Coronavirus News Updates:
As Stockport’s business community prepares for recovery post-coronavirus, a group of business leaders from the town have collaborated with Stockport Council to launch a new website – www.skbusinessrecovery.co.uk to support businesses through the phases of recovery. Latest UK … [Read more...]
Consultation opens on Heald Green housing development
Housebuilders, Bloor Homes, have opened a consultation on their proposed housing development on former Seashell Trust land in Heald Green. Planning has already been approved for the 325 new homes following an appeal to the Secretary of State for Housing which overturned Stockport Council's … [Read more...]
Work to begin on Poynton Relief Road in autumn
Work on the planned Poynton Relief Road is to begin in Autumn, Cheshire East Council have confirmed after securing the £53 million needed for the project from government. The single-carriageway Poynton Relief Road, approximately three kilometres long, and incorporating an adjacent dedicated cycle … [Read more...]
First transatlantic route resumes from Manchester Airport with Passenger Locator Form scheme in place for arrivals
Air Transat has resumed flying between Manchester Airport and the Canadian city of Toronto, the first transatlantic route to resume as the UK eases international travel restrictions. All three of the airport's terminals are now fully operational again as passenger numbers continue to climb. … [Read more...]
New website for Stockport clothing firm
A nautical outfitters and technical clothing firm based in Stockport, Quba Sails, has revealed a new e-commerce website. The clothing firm, based in Broadstone Mill, was originally founded in Salcombe, Devon, in 1996, before relocating to Stockport, and operates online and from over 20 stores … [Read more...]
July 21st – Coronavirus News Updates:
As Stockport’s business community prepares for recovery post-coronavirus, a group of business leaders from the town have collaborated with Stockport Council to launch a new website – www.skbusinessrecovery.co.uk to support businesses through the phases of recovery. Latest UK data: Total … [Read more...]
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