Analysis by Greater Manchester Combined Authority and its 10 local authorities have calculated that coronavirus pandemic will have cost the city-region's local government £732 million during 2020/21. The cost has been calculated from both the additional expenditure from councils in response to … [Read more...]
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Young people in need receive laptops from Stockport Council to continue education
Care leavers in Stockport have been given laptops as part of the Department for Education (DfE) scheme to help young people in need continue their education and keep in contact with support services. The scheme provides laptops, tablets and internet access to disadvantaged families, children and … [Read more...]
Insurers challenged in Business Interruption Insurance test case
Stockport law firm, SAS Daniels, explains why business interruption insurance claims lodged during the coronavirus pandemic are being disputed and what impact a test case progressed by the Financial Conduct Authority may have on small businesses. The pandemic has revealed that a large proportion … [Read more...]
musicMagpie sponsors Northern sustainability conferences
Green initiative, In the Circle, has announced Stockport-based recommerce business, musicMagpie will be among the headline sponsors for its 2021 sustainability conferences. Based in Leeds, In the Circle delivers sustainability events across the North to educate businesses, and following a … [Read more...]
New opening times for Stockport coronavirus helpline
The Coronavirus helpline for vulnerable people across Stockport will this week be changing to new opening times to reflect its current demand. It comes as the Council has helped thousands of the most vulnerable people in the Borough who have been offered support and advice over the last few … [Read more...]
Life Leisure take on 24-hour challenge for Stockport’s isolated individuals
Staff at Stockport's Life Leisure are taking part in a 24-hour walking challenge to raise money for a local charity helping individuals struggling mentally and physically with isolation. Staff from the fitness chain will be taking part in a 24-hour walking challenge in support of Street Soccer … [Read more...]
Stockport Libraries launch children’s summer reading challenge
Stockport Libraries are inviting children in Stockport to sign up to the Silly Squad Summer Reading Challenge. This year's challenege is all online and Stockport Libraries have provided a free range of e-books and audiobooks. The theme for the Summer Reading Challenge 2020 is ‘Silly Squad’. … [Read more...]
June 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 data to … [Read more...]
Bus franchising proposal secures public support in consultation
A consultation on changes to how bus services are managed in Greater Manchester has received public support for the proposed franchising scheme. 83% of respondents to the consultation conducted by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and research agency Ipsos MORI supported the bus franchising … [Read more...]
Contractor appointed to expand car charging network in Greater Manchester
Contractor Amey has appointed by Transport for Greater Manchester to expand GMEV, Greater Manchester's publicly owned electric car charging network. Amey will oversee the network's move after six years from a free service, initially advertised as an introductory offer, to a pay-as-you-go model … [Read more...]
Safe travel measures in place at Manchester Airport
As flights resume to a growing number of destinations, Manchester Airport has implemented new safe travel measures to ensure safety of passengers travelling through the Northern hub. The changes implemented come following new official guidance from government, and a series of trial programmes in … [Read more...]
Stockport accountants choose co-working space for city centre base
Stockport based firm of accountants, HURST, has signed a three-year deal to base its city-centre offices at a co-working space on Deansgate. The accountants is headquartered in Stockport, and also has a London office, has taken office space at a flexible workspace Spaces 125 Deansgate for its … [Read more...]
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