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Free central heating systems for Stockport residents

Stockport residents who don’t have a central heating system in their home are being offered an opportunity to get free central heating in good time for winter. The limited offer is part of Greater Manchester Warm Homes Fund which will install fully funded ‘first-time’ central heating systems to 500 … [Read more...]

Get employees in the saddle for next month’s Cycle to Work Day

Next month the UK's Cycle to Work Day takes place on Wednesday August 15th  The UK’s biggest cycle commuting event returns in August, and we're encouraging Stockport based businesses to take part. Cycle to Work Day helps employees try cycle commuting in a fun and friendly environment, whilst … [Read more...]

The BIG Stockport 10k & Family Fun Run is back

The BIG Stockport 10k and Family Fun Run is back in Stockport town centre on Sunday 16th September - are you joining in? Entries are filling up fast so it’s time to get those running shoes on and set yourself a challenge for the autumn. The race will start (10am) and finish in St. … [Read more...]

Smokefree Summer to launch at Stockport Festival

The Greater Manchester ‘Smokefree Summer’ campaign will be launched at Stockport Carnival as areas across the conurbation consider creating more permanent smokefree outdoor areas. Stockport Carnival, which is being held on the 21st July, is the first in a series of ‘Smokefree Summer’ events which … [Read more...]

Reducing sickness absence in your business

The Business Growth Hub is looking at causes of sickness and ways of reducing sickness absence in the workplace. They are exploring the potential of developing a service which would help individuals who fall ill whilst at work, and who are at risk of long-term sickness absence, to return to … [Read more...]

Stockport Council funding gets walkers out on Mirrlees Fields

Hospital staff, patients and the community who live near Mirrlees Fields can get walking thanks to Stockport Council funding and Transport for Greater Manchester (TFGM).  Mirrlees Fields is one of Stockport’s many green spaces situated between Woodsmoor and Hazel Grove. The Mirrlees Fields … [Read more...]

Vernon signs up for Smile for a Mile scheme

Stockport’s Vernon Building Society is the first business to sign up for the council's Smile for a Mile scheme. A total of 36 schools in Stockport have now signed up to the national Daily Mile campaign, which has been rebranded as Smile for a Mile in Stockport’s schools. Smile for a Mile involves … [Read more...]

Call to Action for National Clean Air Day

Ahead of National Clean Air Day on 21st June, Stockport Council is calling on its residents to take action on air pollution. The Council is encouraging residents to make a personal pledge at www.tfgm.com/air to help tackle poor air quality in the borough. Poor air quality is one of the most … [Read more...]

How Greater Manchester is Tackling Homelessness

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has published his first monthly blog explaining how Greater Manchester is tackling homelessness in the city region. Ending the need for rough-sleeping in Greater Manchester is my top personal priority as Mayor. Over the last year, working with colleagues across … [Read more...]

Borough Care gets home extension approval

Stockport based Borough Care, the largest not for profit care provide for the elderly in Stockport, has been granted planning consent for an extension at one of its homes.  Bruce Lodge in Offerton is to get a new two-storey wing that providing 18 en-suite bedrooms and a social dining space. Dr … [Read more...]