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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...]

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...]