Plans for a scheme of 24 affordable apartments off Higher Hillgate in Stockport town centre are to move forward following progress towards a compulsory purchase order for part of the site. Stockport Homes Group originally submitted plans in December 2022 for the single three-storey block of 17 … [Read more...]
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Stockport County Community Trust launches new skills programme for unemployed adults
Stockport County Community Trust is delivering a new training and skills programme for unemployed adults who aspire to work in football. Funded by the UK Government through Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Adult Learning Within Reach (WEA), the Get Into Football programme aims to help … [Read more...]
Stockport Interchange picks up two awards from royal Royal Town Planning Institute
Stockport’s state-of-the-art transport interchange and rooftop Viaduct Park has scooped yet more industry awards, this time being honoured by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). The centrepiece of the Stockport town centre's ongoing £1 billion regneration won the much coveted Silver Jubilee … [Read more...]
Australia becomes first country to introduce a minimum age for social media
Lawmakers in Australia have seen the country become the first in the world to introduce a minimum age for creating a social media account. The law passed by the Australian Senate will require social media sites to only be accessible to those over 16, and face fines of up to AU$49.5 million … [Read more...]
High Streets Task Force completes work to address challenges facing town centres
The High Streets Task Force (HSTF) has concluded its five-year programme, marking a significant milestone in efforts to revitalise England’s town centres. Established in response to a recommendation by the Expert Panel chaired by retail leader Sir John Timpson, the Task Force has delivered … [Read more...]
Merseyway Innovation Centre to host XR technology event
Merseyway Innovation Centre will host Pioneers in XR for an exploration of how extended reality (XR) technology could shape future business innovation. The Stockport business community is invited to hear from industry speakers at the town centre business hub on 5th December from 6-8pm. … [Read more...]
The Forum Theatre shares seasonal line-up of December shows
Romiley’s Forum Theatre has shared the upcoming line-up of shows planned for December 2024 following the venue's reopening the summer. Festive fun includes Sing-a-long Frozen, showing at the Forum before the Romiley Light Switch On (where there is a chance to meet Father Christmas), amazing … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Charity funds new dementia friendly crockery at Stepping Hill Hospital
Patients living with dementia will now have a better eating experience whilst under the care of Stepping Hill Hospital thanks to new plates and bowls courtesy of Stockport NHS Charity. The hospital’s catering team have introduced the new blue crockery for inpatients in wards across the hospital, … [Read more...]
£3 billion added to housing guarantee programmes for housebuilders
The government has additional £3 billion in housing guarantees to existing support schemes for housebuilders and make credit facilities more accessible. The government guarantees will reduce risk for lenders and encourage an increase the availability of loans for housebuilders and other finance … [Read more...]
Azets warns of rising employments costs facing North West hospitality sector
Hospitality firms in the North West could be facing the most arduous financial challenges since the pandemic, according to UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets. The industry, including food and beverage, accommodation, travel and tourism and entertainment and recreation, is particularly … [Read more...]
BBC Scam Safe Week comes to Stockport
Stockport is gearing up to host the BBC Scam Safe Week roadshow in the Merseyway Shopping Centre on Friday, 29th November. The event will give residents that chance to meet fraud experts and gain vital knowledge on how to stay safe from scams and fraud ahead of the festive season. Visitors … [Read more...]
Stopford Park developer to bring forward Hertfordshire regeneration project
Cityheart, the developer behind the Stopford Park regeneration of former Stockport College buildings and partner on the Interchange apartment scheme, is taking its expertise down south to bring forward a mixed-use town centre redevelopment in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire. The announcement … [Read more...]
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