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Stockport businesses across all industries are invited to develop their workforce with management masterclasses, following additional funding being secured for the programme. Training provider Instep UK, with the backing of Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), is expanding its workforce development offer to all sectors across the city-region. Previously, the programme that formed part of GMCA’s Skills for Growth scheme focused only on those working in the manufacturing sector, but will now be available to individuals from all industries. The two-day Management Masterclasses allows businesses to select key leadership skills they want teams to explore, with [...]

Stockport’s new state-of-the-art Interchange is continuing to take shape ahead of its opening this spring.     A striking timelapse video shows how the new multi-million pound development - which features 18 bus stands with the capacity for 164 departures an hour, a new two-acre town centre park and 196 high-quality apartments - has come together since construction began in autumn 2022. A new pedestrian and cycle route will link to the town’s rail station and the spiral ramp will link the new park to the Mersey frontage, Trans Pennine Trail and onward to the town centre, helping people to easily get around. [...]

Joseph James Furniture is set to open its second outlet in Stockport’s former Debenham’s store on Saturday, 3 February.     Owners Joseph Shenton and James Pullen started the business after leaving school in 2019 and what initially started as a way to generate income during a gap year, quickly grew into a thriving business. They saw demand soar, especially during COVID-19, for discounted branded furniture, which was available for immediate delivery. University plans were swiftly put on hold to focus on establishing their growing business. Initially operating from Safestore Mill on Wellington Road North, after 6 months it was clear they [...]

As Stockport continues to enjoy its tenure as Greater Manchester Town of Culture, and celebrates its amazing artistic talent, it is fast becoming a sell-out hotspot for gigs in a wide range of venues including a mill, an art gallery and a church! Stockport Town of Culture has been supporting venues and artists to bring eclectic new music to Stockport in existing music venues & new music venues. While Stockport already boasts amazing, existing facilities for both established and emerging performers, it is the more unusual sell-out settings that are proving popular and capturing the imagination of diverse artists and audiences. [...]

Stockport Council and national placemaker, Muse have announced the completion of 3 Stockport Exchange, the fourth phase of development at the North West’s most accessible business location. The news marks the completion of the initial part of the masterplan for Stockport Exchange, which started on site in March 2022.   The 64,000 sq ft office building boasts a number of features, including a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and an energy efficiency rating of ‘A’, cycle racks, showers and lockers for commuters who want to travel more sustainably and access to EV charging points. There is also a stunning communal roof terrace [...]

The Town of Culture sponsored gig is the first in a new initiative, Live at St Mary’s, that will see the historic Market Place church transformed into an atmospheric and unique live music venue. Two current New Order members will be showcasing their latest band Sea Fever at St Mary’s Church in Stockport this Friday (26 January) as part of a new initiative that will see the place of worship host live music acts as part of Stockport’s tenure as Greater Manchester Town of Culture. The five-piece collective will see Tom Chapman on bass, guitars, synths and programming and Phil Cunningham [...]

Town centre-headquartered business, musicMagpie, is partnering with Signpost Stockport for Carers (Signpost), as its Charity of the Year for 2024. Signpost was chosen following an open application process, culminating in the charity being selected by the group's 540+ employees. Signpost is an independent charity based in Stockport that has been supporting unpaid carers for 30 years. Its aim is to improve the quality of life of all carers in Stockport from six to 96 years old, by providing free, confidential advice and a range of services such as emotional support, counselling, social activities, school liaison and more. Through the partnership, [...]

2024 is promising to open a new chapter for the team at Stockport’s BID company. New appointments are confirmed across the board at Totally Stockport as they start the new year in a new office based at the recently completed Merseyway Innovation Centre. In a newly created role of CEO, Mark Ross has been appointed to head up the team. As Totally Stockport matures into its second term the board have opted to bring in more experience and uplift previous members of the team to reflect the passion and mission of the organisation. Mark’s previous roles include CEO at both Swindon [...]

Plans for a mixed residential neighbourhood in Stockport have been revealed, launching the first conversation with the local community. Stockport Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) and the English Cities Fund (ECF) – a joint venture between Homes England, Muse and Legal & General – have launched the first community conversation on the £250million plans to create an exciting mixed residential neighbourhood to the west of Stockport town centre, currently known as Stockport 8. Located on land either side of King Street West and next to the railway viaduct, the plans will reconnect the site to nearby neighbourhoods and the town centre, bringing [...]

Booking has opened for Stockport businesses looking to reduce their environmental impact to attend the first Climate Action Business Forum event of 2024. The next Forum will take place at Williams BMW and online via Microsoft Teams on Wednesday 31st January 2024 from 8am to 10am. The quarterly event, organised by Stockport Council’s Climate Action Now team, aims to support Stockport-based businesses on their journey to achieving net zero. It aims to take businesses beyond the initial stage of understanding climate change, towards actively addressing and implementing change within their organisations. The forum is open to all businesses and sectors, [...]