Greater Manchester is among 15 areas in England to benefit from a new £64 million pilot of the WorkWell work and health support service. The WorkWell pilots – launched by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) – will connect 59,000 people … [Read more...]
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Stockport Interchange wins international partnership award
The £140 million Stockport Interchange scheme was the winner at the International Partnership Awards, which took place 2nd May at The Royal Lancaster Hotel in London. The town centre's new bus terminus beat Bangladesh’s Patenga Container Terminal PPP Project and Germany’s Project S-Bahn Munich in … [Read more...]
C&C Insurance Brokers takeover Manchester Thunder match
With Manchester Thunder currently sitting top of the table in the Vitality Netball Superleague, main sponsor Stockport-based C&C Insurance Brokers had the opportunity to show its support for them on a Takeover Day. The Takeover Day saw C&C branding front and centre during the match … [Read more...]
New Chief Executive appointed at Greater Manchester housing association
Greater Manchester housing association, Great Places Housing Group, has announced the appointment of Alison Dean as its new Chief Executive. Outgoing Chief Executive Matt Harrison is standing down after more than 10 years in the job and over 30 with the organisation. Great Places Housing Group is … [Read more...]
Stockport County to roll out free PE kits initiative for primary school kids
Stockport County FC's Community Trust has launched an initiative to help get PE kits into Stockport’s primary schools in a bid to support local children to be more active and engaged in PE. Pressures on the family purse continue to be a contributing factor for primary school children not taking … [Read more...]
£196 million investment announced for North-west nuclear industry
The North-west of England is to become the first region in Europe outside Russia with the capability to produce advanced nuclear fuel following a £196 million government investment in nuclear energy firm, Urenco. Urenco have been awarded the funding to build a uranium enrichment facility at … [Read more...]
Sharp broadens A4 device portfolio
Business technology products and services provider, Sharp, is launching three new A4 colour devices to add to its growing range of products designed for the evolving workplace. The new models, BP-C542WD, BP-C533WD and BP-C533WR, bring Sharp’s latest connectivity features to a compact … [Read more...]
Azets bolsters North West tax team
Azets has strengthened its regional tax team by appointing Lee Stott as a Partner to lead its employer solutions offering across its North West offices, including Stockport. Joining from another Top 10 firm, Lee has over 17 years of experience in tax, advising both businesses and individuals, … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses invited to help TfGM shape future of public transport
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) is inviting Stockport businesses to help shape the future of public and active transport across the city-region with the launch of the second iteration of its Business Travel Survey. The Business Travel Survey helps TfGM to understand how businesses feel … [Read more...]
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust commits to enhanced care for those nearing the end of life
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is pledging to support enhanced care for those nearing the end of life, and their loved ones, as it marks National Dying Matters Awareness Week on 6th to 12th May 2024. New specialist volunteers, SWAN Companions, will be part of the new SWAN Model of Care being … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham re-elected to serve third term as Greater Manchester Mayor
Andy Burnham has been re-elected to serve a third term as Greater Manchester Mayor, following mayoral elections on Thursday 2nd May. Mr Burnham secured 63.4% of votes, with a turnout of 32%, with the 2024 election using a new voting system that removed the option of a second preference votes. … [Read more...]
Cityheart launches new placemaking campaign ahead of next phase of Royal George Village development
To mark the next phase of development at Royal George Village, developers, Cityheart has appointed creative partner Sheila Bird Studios to deliver a new placemaking campaign in Stockport: If The Hat Fits. Shot by local photographer Madeline Penfold and with a subtle nod towards Stockport’s … [Read more...]
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