The Chief Executive of Stockport Credit Union has penned an open letter to Stockport residents, asking those can to invest their money to support others in their community who may be struggling. The local credit union has seen a steep rise in people needing small loans to cover basic costs, such … [Read more...]
News for: Coronavirus
April 15th – Coronavirus News Updates
Latest data: Testing: 302,559 people have now been tested for the virus (232,708) New UK Cases: 93,873 have tested positive, + 5,252 on previous day Loss of life: Sadly, of those in hospital, 12,107 people have died, an increase of 778 on the previous day (11,329) In Stockport: there are … [Read more...]
Coronavirus helpline supports over 1200 of Stockport’s most vulnerable
Since the Council launched its dedicated coronavirus helpline over 1,200 of the most vulnerable people in Stockport have been offered support and advice. The coronavirus helpline was set up for Stockport residents who do not have a network of family and friends they can call upon, particularly … [Read more...]
New emotional wellbeing and mental health services launch in Stockport
Stockport Council and Stockport NHS Clinical Commissioning Group have launched three new emotional health and wellbeing services. The new services will expand the range of support available to Stockport residents at a particularly stressful and isolating time during the COVID-19 pandemic. The … [Read more...]
April 14th – Coronavirus News Updates
Latest data: Testing: 232,708 people have now been tested for the virus (213,181) New UK Cases: 88,621 have tested positive, + 4,342 on previous day Loss of life: Sadly, of those in hospital, 11,329 people have died, an increase of 717 on the previous day (10,612) In Stockport: there are … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester LEP Approves £3m Funding For Local Businesses
The Greater Manchester LEP, working with the Growth Company, has unlocked an initial £3m package of urgently needed financial support for Greater Manchester businesses battling the impact of coronavirus. And private sector investors were today urged to further boost the funding support available … [Read more...]
Furniture gift for NHS staff sanctuary room
A room at Stepping Hill Hospital providing NHS staff with a space of calm during the coronavirus public health emergency will be all the more comfortable following a gift from a Cheshire furniture store. Macclesfield based furniture retailer, Arighi Bianchi, donated a gift of their furniture free … [Read more...]
5 tips for leading teams from home
With businesses now working remotely, without face-to-face management, how to lead teams working from home during the coronavirus outbreak has created new management challenges for organisations. Researchers at the BI Norwegian Business School however, are viewing the crisis as an opportunity for … [Read more...]
Stockport coronavirus grants total £23.5 million to 1,900 businesses so far
Stockport Council has helped more than 1,900 businesses in the borough receive a combined £23.5 million in funding through grants issued by the Government in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Following the Government’s announcement in March, small businesses who receive Small Business Rate … [Read more...]
Stockport travel firm takes steps to survive effects of Covid-19
Stockport travel firm, On The Beach, has issued a statement outlining the measures the business is taking to see out the coronavirus outbreak. On The Beach has renewed its revolving credit facility, providing £50 million, which is normally only used to manage seasonal variance in working capital. … [Read more...]
Stockport Local Fund Community Support grants release £23,000
£23,000 of grants have been made since the launch of Stockport Local Fund: Community Support and have benefitted communities across the borough. Community groups that have received awards have included those offering remote mental health counselling and resilience training; emergency food … [Read more...]
April 8th – Coronavirus news updates
Latest data: Testing: 213,181 people have now been tested for the virus (208,837) New UK Cases: 55,242 tested positive + 3,634 (51,608 ) on previous day Sadly 6,159 people have died, an increase of 786 on the previous day (5,373) In Stockport, there are 270 (225) confirmed … [Read more...]
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