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Friday, Jul 26

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UK joins new global digital trade agreement

The UK and 90 other countries have agreed the E-commerce Joint Initiative at the WTO, committing to digitalising customs processes and ending duties on digital content.

Major review of bus services planned to ensure continuous improvement to Bee Network

TfGM will work with local authorities to conduct a rolling programme of reviews into franchised bus services. Thematic reviews into night buses, orbital and priority routes will commence from January 2025.

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One Stockport launches campaign to get you out exploring Stockport’s great outdoors

‘Let’s Explore Our Great Outdoors’ is a reminder to take time to breath in Stockport’s great outdoor places and spaces.

Stockport Homes Group named in Top 100 Employer’s List for LGBTQ+ people

Recognition for the housing provider's efforts towards inclusivity follows recent research by Stonewall that 35% of LGBTQ+ staff hide their identities in the workplace

Stockport County Community Trust launches new sponsorship packages

Stockport businesses can join forces with the club's official charity to support its work across education, health and wellbeing, social inclusion, and building stronger communities.

Thursday, Jul 25

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Rail North Committee calls for termination of Avanti West Coast franchise

Their letter to the Transport Secretary reiterates previous advice from TfN that the West Coast Main Line rail franchise should be transferred to the DfT's Operator of Last Resort.

SAS Daniels celebrates ranking in prestigious directory

Stockport and Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, has received a ranking in the 2024 Chambers High Net Worth Director for Private Wealth Law.

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Stockport employers invited to attend Freshers Fayre events at the borough’s colleges

Employers and businesses in Stockport can get involved by promoting part-time jobs suitable for students, and raise awareness of student discount offers.

£16 million data storage boost for Stockport biomedical database

The funding to upgrade how UK Biobank uses and stores its growing wealth of health data will support future research into new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease.

New specialist orthoptist service launches to enhance care for Stockport stroke patients

It is estimated over 750 local stroke survivors a year who experience eye conditions will benefit from the service.

Wednesday, Jul 24

North West profit warnings down of previous year’s figures

A total of 11 warnings were issued by businesses in the region in the six months to the end of June 2024, compared to 14 in H1 of 2023.

NHS Greater Manchester urges parents to vaccinate against whooping cough

Since the beginning of 2024, Greater Manchester has seen the number of whooping cough cases steadily increasing, while vaccination rates have fallen for 97.5% to 81.82% in the last 10 years.

Stockport Council takes first steps towards Town Centre East regeneration

Stockport Council has begun the procurement process for consultants to produce a Strategic Regeneration Framework for the latest phase in its £1 billion regeneration programme.

Greater Manchester Mayor calls for new rail line to be built in place of HS2

A National Audit Office report has confirmed that running HS2 trains on the West Coast Mainline between Birmingham and Manchester would result in reduced capacity and higher fares.

Tuesday, Jul 23

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Greater Manchester sets out next steps to boost business and cultural ties with Japan

Greater Manchester will appear at EXPO 2025 Osaka following an agreement with the city last year, as well as hosting an international festival celebrating traditional Japanese culture.

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Stockport Homes and GMP take action on Serious Organised Crime

On Tuesday 18 June, around 40 Police Officers and The Safer Neighbourhood Service of Stockport Homes Group went to the Mottram Estate in Stockport town centre to conduct a series of warrants

Stockport County launches new online store

Built using e-commerce platform, Shopify, the new County Store launched on Monday 22nd July at 8am alongside its new Puma kit range for the 2024/25 season.

Construction begins on Hazel Grove apartments

Building contractor, Three Sixty, part of Stockport Homes Group, have begun work on a scheme of 28 apartments off Melford Road, Hazel Grove.

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Cheadle Carpetright store among the 54 saved from closure

Staff at the Cheadle Carpetright are among the 300 who have avoided redundancy following sale of 54 stores to Tapi after the retailer appointed administrators yesterday.

Monday, Jul 22

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Premier Inn plans expansion for Cheadle Royal hotel

The hotel chain plans to demolish the existing on-site Table Table restaurant and build 25-bedroom annex in its place.

New government body announced to simplify skills landscape in England

Skills England will bring together central and local government, businesses, training providers and unions to meet the skills needs of the next decade across all regions.

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Tickets go on sale for 2024 Stockport Business Awards

Individual tickets are £115 and a table of ten is £1150. This year's event will raise funds for this year's charity partner, men's mental health charity, Mentell.

Cornerstone Resources welcomes new addition to advisory team

Shannon Whitesmith joins the firm as HR Advisor, bringing experience working across several European countries in the biotech sector, and within an HR shared service environment.

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Disability charity celebrates local young people’s success in annual awards event

The Together Trust hosted its annual Achievement Awards at Edgeley Park to celebrate 159 children and young people in specialist education or living in care.

Friday, Jul 19

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Transport Secretary takes first step in bringing railways back into public ownership

The Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill will give government powers to return passenger rail services to public ownership when existing franchising contracts expire.

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Manchester Airport celebrates three years of new-look Terminal 2

Manchester Airport is celebrating three years since the first flight departed from its new-look Terminal 2, part of the airport’s £1.3 billion transformation programme.

Stockport businesses invited to share views on Apprenticeship Levy reforms

The GMCA Education, Work and Skills policy team have prepared a short online questionnaire to hear the views of businesses on the Apprenticeship Levy.

Stockport joins movement for food systems change

The Stockport Food Partnership, a cross-sector steering group including Stockport Council, community and charitable organisations, and industry, has been developing since late 2022.

Thursday, Jul 18

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Inflation remains at 2% for second month

Despite inflation remaining at the Bank of England's target rate for a second consecutive month, financial markets have become less optimistic of an interest rate cut in August.

Stockport moves forward with draft Local Plan

The draft plan sets out a brownfield-first approach to new development in the borough, which will see previously developed sites prioritised for housebuilding.