Stockport’s ambitious regeneration plans look to scale new heights as Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) announces intentions to expand its boundary threefold to include the 280-acre Town Centre East site. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, confirmed the Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
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Stockport Council launches measures to become an age-friendly borough
Stockport Council has announced new initiatives to support health and wellbeing as part of efforts to become an age-friendly borough. Part of the borough's One Stockport Local plan, work aims to promote the health and wellbeing of residents, and support people to live independently in their homes … [Read more...]
Stepping Hill Hospital named among UK’s safest for abdominal surgery
A new report has found Stepping Hill Hospital to be one of the safest in the country for emergency abdominal surgery. The 9th annual National Emergency Laparotomy Audit (NELA) report has been published nationally which looks independently at the outcomes from major emergency abdominal … [Read more...]
National Living Wage to rise 6.7%
The National Living Wage is to rise 6.7% in April 2025 to an hourly rate of £12.21, the Chancellor has confirmed ahead of her first Budget. National Living Wage, currently £11.44 per hour, is the minimum rate of pay for workers aged 21 and over. The National Minimum Wage for those aged 18-20 is … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham confirms commitment to £2 bus fare cap
Following the government announcement that the price of capped bus fares would rise to £3 across England, Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham, has issued a statement confirming single fares in the city-region will stay at their current £2 cap. In his statement, he clarified that the … [Read more...]
LSH Auto to host Australian apprentices
LSH Auto will welcome three Australian apprentices for a cultural and career development tour at its Mercedes Benz dealerships in Stockport and Birmingham. Ray Sorrell, Louis Wade and Adriano Minna will fly to the UK on Friday 1st November for a week-long tour. Each apprentice will see first-hand … [Read more...]
Mastercall finalists for two Urgent Health UK Awards
Stockport-based out-of-hospital healthcare provider, Mastercall, has been named as a finalist in two categories at the Urgent Health UK (UHUK) Awards 2024. Mastercall Healthcare’s BI team are finalists in the Operational Quality and Safety Initiative category at the UHUK Awards, and have been … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society completes £150,000 refurbishment of Poynton branch
Vernon Building Society has completed the refurbishment of its Poynton branch, the last remaining bank or building society branch still open in the town. The £150,000 refurbishment of the Stockport mutual's branch on Park Lane, Poynton, is a further demonstration of the building society's … [Read more...]
Hallidays HR hosts webinar ahead of upcoming employment rights changes
Ahead of changes to UK employment rights, Stockport HR consultancy, Hallidays HR, is hosting a free webinar to help SMEs understand how the reforms will affect them. The upcoming Employment Rights Bill is shaping up to be the biggest raft of employment law reform in decades. With changes … [Read more...]
First flights launch from Manchester Airport to Tromsø
Travellers from Manchester Airport will soon be able to travel to the world's most northerly city, Tromsø in Norway, as two airlines begin services. Norwegian will begin flights on Wednesday 30th October, operating twice per week, with easyJet to also operate a twice-weekly service starting on … [Read more...]
Stockport County Community Trust launches ambitious Health & Wellbeing Strategy
Stockport County Community Trust launched its new Health and Wellbeing Strategy to support local residents to live healthier lives. The strategy has been designed and developed in consultation with partners from Stockport Council, Stockport NHS Foundation Trust and a number of local … [Read more...]
Stockport among 16 towns set for EE 5G investment
Stockport is among 16 towns and cities across the UK that will benefit from an upgrade in mobile connectivity as network operator, EE, expands its 5G standalone network. EE launched its 5G standalone network at the start of September in 15 cities, including all four UK capitals, Manchester, … [Read more...]
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