Stockport-based charity, the Together Trust, is celebrating its 150th anniversary of supporting children, adults and families in the North West of England. Activities and events are set to take place throughout the year to celebrate the Together Trust’s birthday, as well as the release of a book … [Read more...]
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Creative Scale Up programme launches for Greater Manchester creative industries
Businesses in the creative sector are being invited to join the Creative Scale Up programme, supporting businesses to grow their operations. The programme is a pilot scheme, funded by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), and managed by GC Business Growth Hub. The … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport tackles rogue parking with ‘Buy with Confidence’ approved list
Manchester Airport are tackling rogue parking companies and have published the names of meet and greet parking companies that have signed up to a “Buy with Confidence” scheme. The approved operators have committed to trading fairly and undergone a series of detailed checks before being approved … [Read more...]
North West gained 11,000 new businesses in 2019
A survey by insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 shows that the number of businesses in North West England grew during 2019, with 11,000 more companies opening than closing. In December 2019, there were 380,000 active businesses in the region, an increase of 21% since 2015; this is slightly … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Bus Consultation – final chance to have your say
People and organisations across Greater Manchester and beyond have just a few days left to have their say in the Greater Manchester Bus consultation on how the city-region’s buses should be run, before the deadline of 11:59pm on Wednesday 8 January 2020. More than 4,000 responses to the … [Read more...]
Breaking News: Transport Secretary recommends review of Northern Rail franchise
This morning, Transport secretary Grant Shapps has announced that he has set the wheels in motion for Northern Rail to potentially lose it's franchise to operate in the region. Following months of campaigning by Greater Manchester's mayor Andy Burnham, the transport secretary announced on BBC … [Read more...]
New Year Honours for Stockport residents
Congratulations to all Stockport recipients of honours in the 2020 New Year honours list. This year's honours list includes a Knighthood for cricketer Clive Lloyd for his services to the sport; a CBE to Dr Joseph Rafferty for his work to prevent suicide. OBEs have been awarded to Edward John … [Read more...]
Cheshire pub reopens following Stockport brewery’s investment
The Legh Arms pub in Prestbury, Cheshire, has reopened following a substantial investment by family-run Stockport brewery, Robinsons. The pub, which has been owned by Robinsons since 1939 and dates back to 1423, has been given a sympathetic refurbishment that celebrates the pub’s past whilst … [Read more...]
Happy New Year – but not for Microsoft Office 2013!
It's that time of year again when we begin a new year with new dreams, hopes and goals. We have enjoyed Christmas and New Year parties. But there is one party that we all need to be aware of on the horizon. And that is the parting of Microsoft Office 2013. In October 2020, Microsoft Office 2013 … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester renews calls for Clean Air Plan funding
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) have made renewed calls for the government to commit to funding the city-region’s Clean Air Plan. The call comes following the announcement of a new Environment Bill in the Queen’s Speech that will increase powers for local authorities. Greater … [Read more...]
Northern Mayors make joint statement on rail company performance
Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, and Metro Mayor of Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotherham, have made a joint statement on the performance of rail services in Northern England. The Department for Transport is now considering options of bringing the Northern franchise under greater … [Read more...]
Stockport Homes Group and B4Box partnership shortlisted for Building Communities Award
Stockport Homes Group have been shortlisted for Partnership of the Year at the 2020 Building Communities Awards for their work with construction training provider, B4Box Stockport Homes Group entered the partnership with B4Box to tackle a need to support their most disadvantaged tenants, who face … [Read more...]
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