Network Rail has completed £20 million of railway upgrades along the West Coast Main Line during the Christmas period, including work in Stockport. The railway between London and the North-west, and Scotland has fully reopened after a number of closures along its route while engineering projects … [Read more...]
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GMCA partners with University of Salford to unlock barriers to data sharing
Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the University of Salford have begun a two-and-a-half year knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) to support a data sharing framework across the city-region. The project will entail the University, GMCA and researcher, Idris Adekeye, developing, … [Read more...]
Stockport Council open letter to Meadow Mill owners and insurers calls for urgent action to address challenges faced by displaced residents
Stockport Council has called on the owner, property management firm, and insurer of Meadow Mill to address challenges being faced by residents and businesses affected by flooding of the building on New Years Day. In an open letter, signed by the council's Chief Executive, Michael Cullen, and … [Read more...]
TfGM encourages forward planning for travel during cold weather
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is encouraging city-region residents to plan for disruption and delays on the transport network during cold weather. With daytime temperatures close to or below freezing over the coming days, and dropping as low an -10C in more rural upland areas, the … [Read more...]
Gatley Golf Course housing scheme approved at appeal
Plans for over 270 new homes to built on the former Gatley Golf Course have been approved following a successful appeal of Stockport Council's previous decision to deny the scheme. Developers, Hollins Strategic Land (HSL), took the decision to reject the scheme to appeal in September 2024 after … [Read more...]
John Lewis granted Royal Warrant
Department store, John Lewis, has been granted the Royal Warrant of Appointment as His Majesty King Charles III's supplier of Household Goods and Services. The Royal Warrant is a mark of recognition to companies who have regularly supplied the Royal Household for at least five years. The … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester to consult on increase to Police Precept
Greater Manchester has launched a consultation on a proposed increase to the Police Precept that will take affect from April 2025. The precept is paid alongside Council Tax by city-region residents to fund Greater Manchester Police (GMP). Three-quarters of police funding comes from a central … [Read more...]
Specialist rheumatology pharmacist becomes Stockport’s first ‘consultant pharmacist’
A pharmacist working at Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport has become one of the first in the country to qualify in providing additional specialist care for rheumatology patients. Rebecca Heaton (pictured), the lead pharmacist in rheumatology for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, has successfully … [Read more...]
Work to begin on new A6 crossing near Stockport Interchange
Construction work will start on 8th January on a new pedestrian and cycle crossing on the A6 that will better link the transport Interchange and rooftop Viaduct Park with other parts of Stockport town centre. The new pedestrian and cycle crossing will be located on the A6 viaduct over Daw Bank … [Read more...]
5.4 million still to file Self Assessment tax returns
HMRC is reminding the 5.4 millon Self Assessment taxpayers who have not yet filed a return for the 2023-24 tax year to do so before the 31st January 2025. Anyone required to file a tax return for the 2023 to 2024 tax year who misses the 31 January 2025 deadline could face an initial late filing … [Read more...]
Stockport named among most fitness friendly UK towns and cities
Stockport has been named among the top 15 most fitness friendly towns and cities in the UK, according to an analysis by Live Football Tickets. Analysis by the online marketplace considered factors including the number of cycle paths, walking trails and fitness facilities available per 10,000 … [Read more...]
Stockport County appoints Chief Operating Officer
Stockport County Football Club has announced the appointment of Gavin Bailey as the club's new Chief Operating Officer. Gavin Bailey (pictured) brings a wealth of experience operating large property and hospitality businesses to the club. His most recent position saw him manage the growth and … [Read more...]
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