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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...]

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...]

June 19th – 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...]

Stockport submits bid for Future High Street Fund

Stockport Council has announced details of their bid to the government's Future High Street Fund to further invest in the town centre. The council submitted a £14.5 million bid to the Future High Street Fund earlier this month to deliver their ambitious project for the town centre known as … [Read more...]

Young professionals panel informs city-region Covid-19 recovery

A newly formed panel of young professionals will offer their views to Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) into how the city-region can recover economically from the Covid-19 pandemic. The Greater Manchester Young Professionals Panel was established in February to offer insights from … [Read more...]

Merseyway McDonald’s outlines reopening plans

The McDonald’s franchise in Stockport’s Merseyway shopping centre has outlined its initial plans for reopening. From Wednesday 24th June at 11am, the restaurant will reopen for takeaway business and delivery via the Uber Eats app. The store will serve a more a limited menu, with breakfast options … [Read more...]

Council praises businesses for support during Covid-19 crisis

Stockport Council has praised the firms that have played a crucial role in supporting the borough's Covid-19 response. One firm that has played been a major player is Dodd Group, from its base in Heaton Mersey, which has provided the council with key assistance over the past three months. The … [Read more...]