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Night-Time Economy Task Force established in Greater Manchester

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has convened a task force of leading figures from the hospitality and events sectors to secure the future of the Night-time economy in the city-region. Co-chaired by Stockport Council leader and GMCA portfolio lead for Economy, Cllr Elise Wilson, and … [Read more...]

Northern small businesses continue to benefit from NPIF

Despite the economic uncertainty brought by the coronavirus, The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has continued to support small businesses across the region. Since the beginning of 2020, the £400 million fund has completed 61 deals, providing over £14 million of investment. The … [Read more...]

Future Launches ‘Life Through Lockdown’

Stockport design agency, Future, is collaborating with the region’s creative community to help support its NHS fundraising project, Life Through Lockdown. The Life Through Lockdown campaign aims to shine a light on daily life during the Coronavirus crisis. Future's Creative Director, Grant … [Read more...]

First virtual open event for Stockport College

Stockport College is holding its first virtual open event for prospective students looking to begin studies in the 2020-21 academic year. By signing up on the College website, candidates will receive a unique access code to a special microsite that goes live at 2pm on Wednesday 20th May. The … [Read more...]

South Manchester Digital Network to host online panel discussion

South Manchester Digital Network, a collaboration between Manchester Digital and Stockport Council, have brought their events online and are hosting a panel discussion event. The event will continue on themes raised earlier in the year at the Stockport Business Summit 2020, covering the future of … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Green Bin collection to resume

Fortnightly collection of green bins will resume for Stockport residents from 11th May. Residents should put their green bin out for collection on the same day that their black bins are usually collected, no later than 7am.  Collections had been paused during the coronavirus lockdown to … [Read more...]

Stockport Council bids to recruit more foster carers

Stockport Council is supporting Foster Care Fortnight in a bid to recruit more foster carers for young people in the borough. Foster Care Fortnight is the Fostering Network’s annual campaign to raise the profile of fostering and to show how foster care transforms lives and runs from 11th to 24th … [Read more...]

May 7th – Coronavirus News Updates:

Latest data: Testing: 1,448,010 people have now been tested for the virus Positive tests: 201,101 people have tested positive + 6,111 on previous day Loss of life: 30,076 people have died across all settings 649 more deaths since the previous day’s figures In Stockport: There are 908 … [Read more...]

‘Keep Stockport Caring’ campaign launched

A campaign to 'Keep Stockport Caring' has been launched to support the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors in the borough. The marketing campaign and website, using the hashtag #KeepStockportCaring, is being jointly promoted by Stockport Council, Marketing Stockport and Sector 3, a … [Read more...]

Hilton House remodelling plans submitted

Plans have been submitted to remodel the exterior of Stockport town centre office building, Hilton House, to improve the appearance of the eight-storey building on Lord Street. The remodelling of the building include reparations and repainting brickwork, render and cladding as part of wider plans … [Read more...]

Stockport chess business adapts to Covid-19 restrictions

The team behind Stockport based Chess Stars Academy have been forced to adapt their business in a matter of weeks due to the Covid-19 pandemic, shifting their school-based chess clubs online. Prior to the outbreak, Sarah Hegarty, and husband Alex, ran from their Stockport office over 20 school … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Ecommerce trends during Covid-19

With the UK in lockdown during the Covid-19 pandemic, more of us are turning to online shopping. Stockport based full-service digital agency, Platform81 share their analysis of the trends emerging in ecommerce as a result of Covid-19. There is no doubt that Coronavirus has people concerned about … [Read more...]