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Community grants scheme launches Covid-19 response

The ESF Community Grant Programme, which works to fund employability support for those facing barriers in the workplace, has launched a targeted grant programme in response to Covid-19. This community grant funding round, Re-Connect, seeks applications from a wide range of voluntary organisations … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Business social media during Covid 19

Stockport based full-service digital agency, Platform 81, explain how to best use social media to help your business communicate during unusual times such as a the current Covid 19 pandemic. Cutting through the noise using social media during a unique period Over the years, social media has … [Read more...]

May 11th – Coronavirus News Updates:

Latest data: Testing: 1,821,280 people have now been tested for the virus Positive tests: 219,183 people have tested positive + 3,923 on previous day Loss of life: 31,855 people have died across all settings, 269 more deaths since the previous day’s figures In Stockport: There are 928 … [Read more...]

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...]