Stockport parents are being asked to consider dirty air quality at the school gates. Poor air quality is the largest environmental public health issue facing the UK and is estimated to contribute to the equivalent of 1,200 deaths in Greater Manchester each year. Air pollution affects health … [Read more...]
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Arthur Greenwood community centre given a new lease of life
Following a programme of refurbishment, the Arthur Greenwood community centre in Woodley, Stockport, has re-opened its doors. The local community, community groups, staff, councillors and partners had the chance to see its new look after its re-launch last week. The Mayor of Stockport … [Read more...]
UK: £1 billion deal set to solve poor rural mobile coverage
Poor rural mobile phone coverage will be a thing of the past as the Government champions a £1 billion deal with the mobile phone industry to banish rural not-spots. Moves to cement plans to give high-quality 4G coverage to 95 per cent of the UK by 2025, meaning consumers will get good 4G signal … [Read more...]
CDL Stockport named in global InsurTech 100
Stockport-based tech firm, CDL, has been revealed as a global player in the insurtech space, following its inclusion in the elite InsurTech 100, a list of the world’s most innovative organisations transforming the insurance industry. One of 27 UK-based companies to feature in the listing, CDL … [Read more...]
Housing minister: Make the North a green housing ‘construction corridor’
Housing Minister Esther McVey wants to build a green housing revolution in the North, as she announces the launch of a new ‘centre of excellence’ for Modern Methods of Construction (MMC). The launch accompanies the announcement that the government housing agency Homes England is today funding … [Read more...]
Cheadle Stockport urged to shape Town Deals in new #MyTown campaign
Cheadle Stockport is one of 100 places across England being urged to shape the new #MyTown campaign that gives people a say in how a new generation of Town Deals, each worth up to £25 million, should transform the place they call home. On 27 July 2019 it was announced that the £3.6 billion Towns … [Read more...]
Vernon Park boot camp hit with Stockport gym-shy bods
An ‘odd-bod’ Vernon Park boot camp has become a Stockport-wide success with over 30 regular attendees now taking advantage of the weekly ‘gym-phobe booty camp’. Cheryl Brocklehurst, 51, is the brains (and brawn) behind the group. Having battled her own body confidence issues to shed seven … [Read more...]
Stockport Parklet proves overwhelming success
A ground-breaking new Parklet scheme trialled in Stockport and aimed at transforming underused space into urban mini-parks has been hailed as an overwhelming success with 95% of people saying they would like more installed across Greater Manchester. A recent survey showed 98% of people felt that … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport welcomes record number of international students
Manchester Airport has welcomed a record number of international students through its terminals this summer, underlining the world class reputation of universities across the North. There are 43 universities within the airport’s two-hour catchment area, all of which are increasingly attracting … [Read more...]
First Nexperia UK apprentices graduate with awards ceremony
Stockport based Nexperia, the expert in discrete and MOSFET components and analog & logic ICs, recently hosted a celebratory awards evening to recognise the talent and achievements amongst its UK-based apprentice community. The first-phase of the 60-strong class of 2019 recently completed … [Read more...]
Bennett Verby celebrate 30th anniversary with rebrand and a rebuild
This month, accountancy firm Bennett Verby are celebrating 30 years since formation in Stockport. CEO Bernard Verby formed Bennett Verby in October 1989, and the firm has been going from strength to strength ever since. Bernard (left) said: “I am delighted to be celebrating three decades … [Read more...]
Smart Works Exclusive Christmas Extravaganza at John Lewis
You won't want to miss out on the exclusive Christmas Extravaganza evening of fashion, fizz and festive shopping at John Lewis Cheadle in support of Smart Works Greater Manchester. The Christmas fundraising evening is being held exclusively for ticket holders - just £20 for 2 guests - in The … [Read more...]
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