New powers are to be granted to local authorities across England to help address high numbers of empty retail units on British high streets. From this summer, High Street Rental Auctions will allow local leaders to take control of empty shops on high streets and rent them out to local businesses … [Read more...]
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NPIF II attracts interest from over 490 North West businesses
Expressions of interest have come in from over 490 businesses across the North West keen to access funding from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II) according to fund managers. Across the North of England as a whole, the £660 million fund which launched earlier this year, over … [Read more...]
Total Fitness surpasses 100,000 member milestone
Wilmslow-headquartered gym group, Total Fitness, has seen its subscriptions hit 100,000 members as the brand continues its post-pandemic growth. Including its Swim Academy, partners and other complementary services, Total Fitness now serves more than 115,000 people across it 15 health clubs in … [Read more...]
MAG airports continued to welcome record-breaking numbers of passengers in April
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) saw 5.2 million passengers fly through its three UK airports in April 2024, with Manchester and London Stansted airports both welcoming record traffic as the peak summer season begins. Across the group, which operates Manchester, London Stansted and East Midlands … [Read more...]
Cheshire nuclear facility planned following £196 million government investment
The UK government is to invest £196 million in a new uranium enrichment facility being developed in Capelhurst, Cheshire by nuclear energy firm, Urenco. Urenco's plant will make the UK the first country in Europe outside Russia with capability to produced advanced nuclear fuel for nuclear power … [Read more...]
Record-breaking growth for Nexer Digital
Macclesfield-based design agency, Nexer Digital, is celebrating a year of growth and expansion as it marks its 17th birthday. The human-centred agency has achieved its highest revenues since it was founded, reporting £10.5 million in 2023, up 12% year-on-year. Profits have also held firm, even … [Read more...]
Consultation launched to hear views on Cheshire East bus services
Cheshire East Council has launched a consultation to hear views from local residents and stakeholders on what would encourage them to use local bus services more. The consultation is intended to make sure services are continuing to meet the needs of users, and to ensure that they provide value … [Read more...]
Work completes on final section 11 km Macclesfield to Greater Manchester cycle route
Work has completed on the final section of an 11 km cycle route through the Cheshire countryside connecting Macclesfield with Marple in Stockport. The traffic-free Middlewood Way is now fully open for walking, wheeling and cycling, with the final phase of delivery including improvements to access … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels welcomes new recruits across its branches
Cheshire law firm, SAS Daniels, has announced announced twelve recent appointments to teams across all four of its offices. The residential property department has been bolstered, welcoming experienced conveyancer Rakhsana Noreen as a solicitor in the Stockport office and four conveyancing … [Read more...]
Manchester Airports Group welcomes Sustainable Aviation Fuel mandate
Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has responded to the Department for Transport’s (DfT) announcement new mandate that Sustainable Aviation Fuel must make up 10% of fuel used by the sector by 2030. The group, which operates Manchester, London Stansted, and East Midlands airports, welcomed the move … [Read more...]
Online training course launches to support small business leaders with management skills
A new online training course as part of the government backed Help to Grow scheme has launched to support small business leaders to develop their management skills. Help to Grow: Management Essentials offers practical tips and resources based on the content of the more in-depth 12-week Help to … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport adds Reggio Calabria route in UK first
Manchester Airport is to become the first UK airport with a direct link to the Italian city of Reggio Calabria when Ryanair flights launch from the end April. Ryanair will fly Wednesdays and Sundays from Sunday 28th April to the city in the Southwestern Italian region of Calabria, often described … [Read more...]