Proposed changes to planning and licensing rules aimed at supporting local high streets have been announced that will reduce the complexity of opening and operating hospitality venues. The reforms will make it easier to convert disused shops into hospitality venues. New dedicated ‘hospitality … [Read more...]
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Trafford & Stockport College Group invite businesses to explore emerging technologies
Trafford & Stockport College Group's campuses will host a range a innovation and AI training events for businesses throughout August and September. The first event, the Innovation and Emerging Tech Showcase, will take place on 14th August at the group's Altrincham Campus and comprise an … [Read more...]
Charities across Stockport urged to apply for grants of up to £5,000 from Vernon Building Society
Charities across Stockport are encouraged to apply for grants of up to £5,000 from the Vernon Building Society's charitable foundation before the deadline of 29 August 2025. Since launching in January 2024, Vernon Charitable Foundation has given out £73,500 to 24 local charities. It was launched … [Read more...]
Climate Education Programme aims to inspire green careers in young people in Greater Manchester
Japanese manufacturer, Daikin, and climate education specialist Generation C have announced a new partnership, backed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), to deliver climate education in schools in the city-region. The initiative for students aged 7-14 aims to connect classroom … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How would you like to be treated in the workplace?
Rob Birley, director of HR consultancy, Cornerstone Resources, discusses the importance for business leaders of flexibility and empathy in managing teams. How would you like to be treated in the workplace? Many of us, me included, stepped out of the corporate world to run our own businesses … [Read more...]
Government unveils Small Business Plan
The UK Government has unveiled its Small Business Plan that aims to support SMEs nationwide, particularly through tightening rules around late payments and improve access to finance. Small and medium sized firms employ 60% of the country’s workforce and generate £2.8 trillion in turnover. … [Read more...]
Stockport’s JCM moves lock, STOK and barrel
After 10 years on Birdhall Lane in Cheadle, JCM Business Solutions has upped sticks and moved into STOK, one of Stockport’s smartest addresses on Prince’s Street in the centre of the town. The move for family-owned business software solutions provider JCM, set up by Chris Moran in 2010, coincides … [Read more...]
C&C appoints Jody Wilson to lead Newcastle debut
C&C Insurance Brokers has announced the appointment of Jody Wilson, who will, for the first time for the firm, offer a permanent local presence for clients in Newcastle and the Northeast region. As a local and an Account Executive with considerable sales and development experience, most … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill emergency and urgent care campus construction project shortlisted for national award
The recently completed construction of a new emergency and urgent care campus at Stockport's Stepping Hill Hospital has been shortlisted for a national industry award recognising its value to the local community. The project was nominated by building contractors Tilbury Douglas in the ‘Best … [Read more...]
Sound, art and ecology project commissioned for the second Stockport Creative Campus installation
As part of her new commission for Stockport produced by FutureEverything, Maya Chowdhry will create ‘Decolonial Cleaning’, a collaborative art project exploring the town's landscape through a workshop programme and public installation. ‘Decolonial Cleaning’ is a sound, art and ecology project by … [Read more...]
Bee Network Committee approves £30 million package of transport investment
Greater Manchester is set to benefit from over £30 million of investment in its public transport and active travel infrastructure that has been approved by the city-region's Bee Network Committee. Among the schemes supported by this latest round of funding include a £2.24 million package of … [Read more...]
Muse appoints Development Director to growing North West team
Muse, the nationwide placemaker and partner on a number of major regeneration projects in Stockport, has appointed Laura Percy as Development Director to strengthen its growing North West team. The new hire joins the business with over 15 years’ experience delivering complex urban regeneration, … [Read more...]
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