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Have your say on Greater Manchester’s bus services

More than 2,500 responses have already been received at the halfway point in a major consultation on how Greater Manchester’s buses should be run. While thousands of responses have been received, there is still time for people from across Greater Manchester and beyond to have their say on how … [Read more...]

Platform81 put pedal to the metal for Tour de Manc 2020

Stockport agency Platform81 have won the digital account for the charitable bike ride, Tour de Manc. Tour de Manc is a charitable sportive, run 100% by volunteers, using cycling as a force for good in Greater Manchester, raising significant funds for registered charities. After having worked with … [Read more...]

Local ‘legend’ honoured at annual Life Leisure awards

It was an emotional night at the Life Leisure annual employee awards, with the greatest honour of the evening going to much-loved colleague Martin Harriman (pictured above), who passed away in May. Martin, a dad-of-four from Stockport, worked at Life Leisure for 23 years. He started his career in … [Read more...]

Stockport firm plans 50% expansion

A property expansion of over 50% by Stockport based Glossop Cartons is set to improve the company’s operational efficiency and paves the way for capital investment comprising new manufacturing equipment, designed to boost its production capacity, turnaround time and flexibility. The family firm … [Read more...]

Stockport Local Fund applications now under review

The application window for access to Stockport Local Fund has now closed. Stockport Council is now reviewing all the submissions received and aims to let applicants know the outcome of their funding applications in the next four weeks. Laureen Donnan, Deputy Chief Executive at Stockport Council … [Read more...]

Stockport Events scoop Best Venue at Wedding Industry awards

Stockport Events and Stockport Town Hall have won a top gong at the prestigious Wedding Industry Awards. Stockport Events, who manage events held at venues owned by Stockport Council, recently entered the Wedding Industry Awards for the first time and were shortlisted in all 3 categories: Best … [Read more...]

1.2 Million passengers expected during Christmas Period

Manchester Airport is expecting one of the busiest Christmas periods in its 81-year history, with a projected 1.2m passengers forecast to pass through its three terminals between Thursday, December 19th and Sunday, January 5th. Friday, December 20th is expected to be the busiest day, … [Read more...]

Christie Quality Mark for cancer care at Stepping Hill

Cancer Care at Stepping Hill Hospital’s outpatient cancer services has been given top marks for the care offered to patients. The hospital’s Laurel Suite received the Quality Mark following an accreditation from The Christie, which is an international leader in cancer care. An independent … [Read more...]

Agreement signed to reduce region’s STEM skills gap

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, signed an agreement with the Science and Industry Museum to work together on reducing the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) skills gap in the region, in line with the GMCA’s Local Industrial Strategy. The agreement was signed by … [Read more...]