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Planning approvals show hope for recovery after coronavirus

Despite a quarter of construction projects currently suspended due to coronavirus concerns, industry analysts, Glenigan, suggest that an uptick in planning application approvals offer a route to economic recovery. Despite a significant slowdown across the economy, Glenigan found that there is a … [Read more...]

Stockport hospice redevelopment plans submitted

Plans have been submitted to Stockport Council for the redevelopment of unused buildings at St Ann's Hospice, Heald Green, which would add a 50,000 sq ft facility to the site. Plans were submitted by architect, PRP, and will see outdated buildings on the site replaced with a purpose built … [Read more...]

April 14th – Coronavirus News Updates

Latest data: Testing: 232,708 people have now been tested for the virus (213,181) New UK Cases: 88,621 have tested positive, + 4,342 on previous day Loss of life: Sadly, of those in hospital, 11,329 people have died, an increase of 717 on the previous day (10,612) In Stockport: there are … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester LEP Approves £3m Funding For Local Businesses

The Greater Manchester LEP, working with the Growth Company, has unlocked an initial £3m package of urgently needed financial support for Greater Manchester businesses battling the impact of coronavirus. And private sector investors were today urged to further boost the funding support available … [Read more...]

Furniture gift for NHS staff sanctuary room

A room at Stepping Hill Hospital providing NHS staff with a space of calm during the coronavirus public health emergency will be all the more comfortable following a gift from a Cheshire furniture store. Macclesfield based furniture retailer, Arighi Bianchi, donated a gift of their furniture free … [Read more...]

Lock-down Challenge launched by Supportability

Stockport charity, Supportability, have launched their Lock-down Challenge, encouraging local people to get creative and bring traditionally outdoor fundraising activities inside the home. Like many charities, Supportability has been hit hard by the coronavirus.  Their planned fundraising … [Read more...]

Forum Theatre outline revised autumn schedule

The Forum theatre in Romiley has outlined a revised programme of shows for autumn to reschedule events cancelled due to coronavirus restrictions. The majority of shows planned for the summer have been rearranged, with revised performance dates beginning in September, when it is anticipated that … [Read more...]

5 tips for leading teams from home

With businesses now working remotely, without face-to-face management, how to lead teams working from home during the coronavirus outbreak has created new management challenges for organisations. Researchers at the BI Norwegian Business School however, are viewing the crisis as an opportunity for … [Read more...]

April 9th – Coronavirus News Updates

Latest data: Testing: 232,708 people have now been tested for the virus (213,181) New UK Cases: 60,734 have tested positive + 5,492 (55,242) on previous day Sadly, of those in hospital, 7,097 people have died, an increase of 938 on the previous day (6,159) In Stockport, there are 270 … [Read more...]