The Government has given its formal approval for construction work to begin the HS2 high-speed rail link from London to Manchester. Firms will be expected to follow social distancing rules as work begins on the project. With costs of the project already expected to exceed £100 billion, the … [Read more...]
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Holiday Inn Express launches competition for key workers
Holiday Inn Express Stockport has launched a competition for one key worker to win a free night stay at the hotel, and two tickets to a show of their choice at Stockport Plaza. The hotel is currently closed until at least 30th April in accordance with government travel restrictions, except for … [Read more...]
Stockport College fundraising for food banks
Staff and students at Stockport College have come together to support their local community by fundraising for local food banks. Stockport College has joined a national 'FE Food Bank' campaign, with Further Education institutions nationwide raising money for community food banks. Many … [Read more...]
Vernon Bear brings smiles to Stockport streets
The Vernon Building Society and Stockport County mascot, Vernon Bear, has been spotted taking his daily exercise around local neighbourhoods. Vernon has been delighting the borough's residents on his daily walks on the streets of Stockport. He's so far done the rounds in Offerton and Hazel … [Read more...]
Local lender asks Stockport residents to invest in their community
The Chief Executive of Stockport Credit Union has penned an open letter to Stockport residents, asking those can to invest their money to support others in their community who may be struggling. The local credit union has seen a steep rise in people needing small loans to cover basic costs, such … [Read more...]
April 15th – Coronavirus News Updates
Latest data: Testing: 302,559 people have now been tested for the virus (232,708) New UK Cases: 93,873 have tested positive, + 5,252 on previous day Loss of life: Sadly, of those in hospital, 12,107 people have died, an increase of 778 on the previous day (11,329) In Stockport: there are … [Read more...]
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...]
Coronavirus helpline supports over 1200 of Stockport’s most vulnerable
Since the Council launched its dedicated coronavirus helpline over 1,200 of the most vulnerable people in Stockport have been offered support and advice. The coronavirus helpline was set up for Stockport residents who do not have a network of family and friends they can call upon, particularly … [Read more...]
New emotional wellbeing and mental health services launch in Stockport
Stockport Council and Stockport NHS Clinical Commissioning Group have launched three new emotional health and wellbeing services. The new services will expand the range of support available to Stockport residents at a particularly stressful and isolating time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Can medical treatment be refused by an Advanced Decision?
During the uncertainty of the coronavirus crisis, many of us are putting greater consideration into decisions about how we wish to be treated should the worst happen. Genevieve Powrie from, Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, discusses some of the consequences of Advanced Decisions, also known as … [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...]
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