Stockport Council has helped more than 1,900 businesses in the borough receive a combined £23.5 million in funding through grants issued by the Government in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Following the Government’s announcement in March, small businesses who receive Small Business Rate … [Read more...]
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New care home sold for £16 million
The newly-built Bramhall Manor care home in Stockport has been sold by operators, New Care, to a London-based investor, Place North West has reported. Octopus Healthcare purchased the 71-bed home from New Care for £16 million, however, New Care will continue to operate the facility and be the … [Read more...]
Stockport travel firm takes steps to survive effects of Covid-19
Stockport travel firm, On The Beach, has issued a statement outlining the measures the business is taking to see out the coronavirus outbreak. On The Beach has renewed its revolving credit facility, providing £50 million, which is normally only used to manage seasonal variance in working capital. … [Read more...]
Stockport Local Fund Community Support grants release £23,000
£23,000 of grants have been made since the launch of Stockport Local Fund: Community Support and have benefitted communities across the borough. Community groups that have received awards have included those offering remote mental health counselling and resilience training; emergency food … [Read more...]
April 8th – Coronavirus news updates
Latest data: Testing: 213,181 people have now been tested for the virus (208,837) New UK Cases: 55,242 tested positive + 3,634 (51,608 ) on previous day Sadly 6,159 people have died, an increase of 786 on the previous day (5,373) In Stockport, there are 270 (225) confirmed … [Read more...]
Haw Bank House sold for £3.6 million
A property investor has bought grade II listed office building Haw Bank House, in Cheadle, from Bruntwood. Hollins Murray Group purchased the 1.12 acre site from Bruntwood for its asking price of £3.65 million after a recent refurbishment by Manchester-based Bruntwood. The original Haw Bank … [Read more...]
Decontamination unit earns top rating for Stepping Hill
The decontamination unit at Stepping Hill Hospital has received an exceptional outcome following a re-certification audit. The Hospital Sterlisation and Disinfection Unit (HSDU), which ensures surgical instruments are clean, sterile and safe to use, was inspected by the British Standards … [Read more...]
Business psychologist helps kids cope with Covid-19
Stockport-based business psychologist Matt Smeed has a solution to help children understand and combat Covid-19 with a team of online heroes: the Anti-Baddies. While Matt’s main role is the delivery of wellbeing and resilience workshops to businesses via his Stockport-based consultancy Sisu … [Read more...]
Healthy Start Vouchers made more available for families during Covid-19 outbreak
Due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and the pressures on health professionals at this time, new legislation has recently been passed that will not insist on the need for a registered health professional’s signature and stamp on Part B of the Healthy Start vouchers’ application form. From … [Read more...]
Activities for Stockport families to do at home this Easter
With Stockport families and residents asked to continue to stay at home to protect the NHS, Stockport Council have produced a list of activities for families to stay entertained over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend. Cllr Colin Foster, Cabinet Member for Children, Family Services and Education at … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Why a Commercial Lasting Power of Attorney is Important for Your Business
Of increasing importance during the current situation, Aalia Ijaz from SAS Daniels' Wills, Trust and Probate team explains the importance of a Commercial Lasting Power of Attorney and how it can keep your business functioning, should you fall ill and be unable to run things yourself. Running a … [Read more...]
12 Tips for Supporting your Staff Working from Home
Stockport based IT Support and cybersecurity specialists, Amshire IT, share 12 tips for businesses to continue supporting staff working from home that they have picked up while home-working themselves, and enabling their clients to do the same. It’s important to support staff to get their work … [Read more...]
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