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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...]

Together Trust launches virtual appeal

Stockport charity, the Together Trust, has launched its virtual appeal, ‘I am thankful for…’ to coincide with the national ‘Giving Tuesday Now’ campaign. Giving Tuesday happens every year, however this year, Giving Tuesday Now on 5th May has been created in response the Covid-19 crisis. Charities … [Read more...]

Stockport Council encourage residents to celebrate VE Day at home

Stockport Council is calling for local residents and businesses to get involved with this year’s VE Day (#VEDay75) celebrations while adhering to social distancing guidance. The weekend of May 8th – 10th is the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (commonly known as VE Day), marking 75 years … [Read more...]

May 6th – Coronavirus News Updates:

Latest data: Testing: 1,383,842 people have now been tested for the virus Positive tests: 194,990 people have tested positive Loss of life: 29,427 people have died across all settings, 693 more deaths since the previous day’s figures In Stockport: There are 896 cases of Covid-19, 23 up … [Read more...]

High-speed rail super-hub proposed for Manchester Piccadilly

A plan for Manchester Piccadilly to be expanded as a 'super-hub' for high-speed rail in the North when the HS2 station is built has been proposed by rail consultancy, Greengauge21. In a report, titled 'Revisiting High Speed North', Greengauge21 propose a major upgrade to Manchester Piccadilly … [Read more...]

Stockport workwear firm unveils new range

Stockport based workwear firm, Ballyclare, has unveiled a new range of general workwear for workers in a range of sectors. While the firm is best known for its specialist protective workwear, such as for the fire service, the new Ballyclare 365 collection includes garments for a wider range of … [Read more...]