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Rochdale businesses can now get support for their journey to net zero

A new online programme designed to help Rochdale businesses to cut their carbon footprint and reduce their costs has been launched by GC Business Growth Hub.
‘Journey to Net Zero’ is aimed at SMEs across Greater Manchester who are at an early stage on the path to net zero emissions.

Date Published 07/06/2021

Heywood businesswoman wins at Social Media Hair and Beauty Awards 2021

A Heywood businesswoman has come out on top at this year’s Social Media Hair and Beauty Awards.

Date Published 13/06/2021

Siemens’ virtual work experience giving young people in the North West a head start to STEM career

Young people in the North West are being offered a head start to a STEM career through Siemens’ virtual work experience programme.

Date Published 11/06/2021

New Pioneer success with Blue Pits Housing Action

A care assistant is celebrating employment success after landing a job after taking part in a programme funded by Rochdale Borough Council and Rochdale Boroughwide Housing.

Date Published 05/06/2021

Milnrow’s Carpet Creations celebrates 25 years in business

After being made redundant from Lanebottom Co-op in Ogden after 16 years of employment, Philip Holt started Carpet Creations in 1996, aged 31.

Date Published 31/05/2021

Rochdale man pivots his manufacturing business to create local jobs after pandemic struggles

A Rochdale man has turned his business – and the lives of his employees – around after suffering throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.

Date Published 28/05/2021

Rochdale’s Brickcroft Social Club closes permanently

Brickcroft Social Club has revealed it will not be re-opening its doors as Covid-19 restrictions start to ease across the borough.

Date Published 28/05/2021

Help is on hand for Rochdale start-ups looking to build their online empire

Entrepreneurs and start-ups in Rochdale looking to grow their business through online tools and channels can get the help they need, thanks to the return of a programme from GC...

Date Published 27/05/2021

Middleton charity Burnside Centre accredited as real living wage employer

Award-winning charity and community centre The Burnside Centre, based on Langley Estate in Middleton, has been accredited as a Living Wage Employer.

Date Published 26/05/2021

Record year could trigger £500m boost for Rochdale economy

Over £80m in funding has been secured in the past 12 months by the Rochdale Development Agency (RDA), which could trigger a £500m boost for the local economy.

Date Published 26/05/2021

Four weeks left to join VAT Deferral New Payment Scheme

Businesses that deferred VAT payments last year have until 21 June 2021 to join the new online payment scheme to spread the cost of their deferred VAT.

Date Published 24/05/2021

Working from home? Claim tax relief for 2021/22

Anyone who has been required to work from home due to coronavirus - even for one day - and has increased costs, can claim tax relief from the government for 2021/22.

Date Published 23/05/2021

Consultation launched for 'Neighbourhood Rochdale' development on Rochdale brownfield site

Local residents are being asked what they think about plans to transform the former Central Retail Park site from a brownfield area into a thriving new town centre community.

Date Published 21/05/2021

Free six-month pilot course to help self-employed after lockdown

A free six-month pilot course could help Greater Manchester’s self-employed get back on their feet after lockdown.

Date Published 21/05/2021

Rochdale centre's former M&S to reopen as community hub

The former M&S building in Rochdale town centre will reopen as a new community hub on Tuesday (18 May).

Date Published 17/05/2021

Success as artist sets up own business during lockdown

A Rochdale artist has shared the story of setting up her own successful abstract art business during lockdown.

Date Published 16/05/2021

Work starts on new £3m development at Sandbrook Business Park

Construction has begun on a new industrial development at Sandbrook Business Park.
The new 26,500 sq ft development will add 11 industrial units and three hybrid business units.

Date Published 14/05/2021

Zoe Clough becomes partner at Heywood's Sharp Cross and Mann Solicitors

Zoe Clough has become a new partner at the Heywood practice of Sharp Cross and Mann Solicitors.

Date Published 06/05/2021

Rochdale Travelodge opens at Sandbrook Park

The Rochdale Travelodge at Sandbrook Park has officially opened, and will be able to take bookings from 17 May. Creating 15 new jobs, the purpose built hotel features 66 rooms and...

Date Published 05/05/2021

The Vita Group wins industry awards for its advanced sustainable foam technology

A Middleton-based foam manufacturer has won two prominent awards at the world leading furniture trade fair Interzum in recognition of its sustainable foam innovations.

Date Published 04/05/2021

Pentagon adds Renault and Dacia cars to Rochdale Vauxhall site

Pentagon Motor Group has added the Renault and Dacia car brands to its Rochdale Vauxhall site on Queensway this week (26 April).
The group’s Vauxhall dealership in Middleton, on...

Date Published 03/05/2021

Rochdale firm’s tech helps tackle aviation emissions

A Rochdale manufacturer has helped create a piece of technology that could make a significant reduction to pollution in the aviation industry.
One of the biggest contributors to...

Date Published 30/04/2021

Ecommerce company becomes employee-owned

A home, kitchen and garden eCommerce company with a warehouse in Middleton is now owned by its employees.
After a record-breaking year DOMU Brand’s co-founders Mark Januszewski...

Date Published 29/04/2021

Royal award for Rochdale company at the cutting edge of technology

A Rochdale company has won the UK’s most prestigious business award after its overseas sales rocketed over three years.
Engineering company Chelburn Precision Ltd has won the...

Date Published 29/04/2021

Pioneering Rochdale manufacturer wins rare Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development

Rochdale manufacturer Crystal Doors, which has completely transformed its factory in response to the climate emergency, is one of just 17 organisations to be honoured with a...

Date Published 29/04/2021

Beyond Psychology shortlisted for Co-operatives UK Co-op of the Year Award

Local social enterprise Beyond Psychology has been shortlisted for a Co-operatives UK Co-op of the Year Award 2021.

Date Published 26/04/2021

Heywood company AGM Services to make history by going carbon neutral

Heywood spray booth servicing and maintenance provider AGM Services is set to become the first company in its sector to become carbon neutral.

Date Published 26/04/2021

Young people start green jobs in Middleton thanks to the DWP Kickstart scheme

Groundwork Greater Manchester’s first cohort of DWP Kickstart employees have begun work on Boarshaw Clough in Middleton.
Boarshaw Clough is a five-acre site consisting of native...

Date Published 25/04/2021

Local nominees in National Diversity Awards 2021

Jade Kilduff, blogger Actually Aspling, and Personal Independence Payment Professionals have all been nominated for a National Diversity Award 2021.

Date Published 24/04/2021

Rochdale's Holroyd Precision 'first in UK' to use new Siemens technology

A new machine at Rochdale’s PTG Holroyd is believed to be the first in the UK to use a new system by Siemens.

Date Published 24/04/2021

How a Rochdale manufacturer is using technology to save pounds and the planet

Crystal Doors, a manufacturer of bespoke vinyl wrapped furniture components based in Rochdale, is finding economic and environmental success through the Made Smarter technology...

Date Published 23/04/2021

The Vita Group aims for 50% of products to have sustainable alternatives by 2030

The Vita Group has launched a new sustainability strategy which aims for half of its product range to have a sustainably-sourced option by 2030.

Date Published 22/04/2021

From apprentice to CEO: award-winning Rochdale employer shares success story

An award-winning Rochdale employer has shared his success story of going from a 15-year-old apprentice to CEO of his own firm.
Tony L. Rollins, Group Chief Executive Officer of...

Date Published 22/04/2021

Hench Supplements moves to Heybrook Mill

Fitness store Hench Supplements has relocated from Whitworth Road to bigger premises at Heybrook Mill.
After eight years of business, owner and company director Mohammed Hussain...

Date Published 21/04/2021

Hovington announce management restructure on 40th anniversary

A Rochdale civil engineering company has marked its 40th anniversary by announcing a management restructure.
Hovington was established in 1981 and has evolved into a specialist...

Date Published 20/04/2021

Mellor receives £2.4m order for fleet of Transdev buses

Rochdale-based bus manufacturer Mellor has received a £2.4 million order from Transdev for an all-new fleet of 23 Strata Ultra buses.

Date Published 20/04/2021

Storage firm Iron Mountain expands with warehouse opening at Heywood Distribution Park

Iron Mountain Incorporated has opened a 148,000 square-foot warehouse at Heywood Distribution Park.
The warehouse will provide the firm with storage capacity for 28,000 pallets.

Date Published 15/04/2021

Business owner Emma Fitton raising money for Brain Tumour Research in dad Enzo's memory

Local business owner Emma Fitton is taking on a challenge to jog 26 miles in May to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research in memory of her beloved dad.

Date Published 15/04/2021

Cryers Butchers shortlisted for final of 2021 Town And County Business Champions

Darren Rushton and Stephen Bamford, of Cryers Butchers in Littleborough, have reached the final of the Town And County Business Champions for the Lancashire region.

Date Published 14/04/2021

Last chance to sign up for Growth Hub’s final Made for Manufacturing programme in 2021

Manufacturers in Greater Manchester have one last chance to benefit from a popular programme to help increase their productivity and get on the path to growth.

Date Published 12/04/2021

Shoppers urged to stay local as town centres start to reopen

Residents are being urged to shop local and support their high street safely as the borough’s non-essential retailers prepare to reopen.

Date Published 07/04/2021

Healthy street food company signs three-year lease after year of success despite pandemic

A healthy street food business which opened during the first national lockdown has signed a three-year lease with the Rochdale Exchange Shopping Centre.

Date Published 06/04/2021

Riverside Walk Greggs opens

The new Greggs store on Riverside Walk, Rochdale, has opened today, Thursday 1 April.

Date Published 01/04/2021

Rochdale engineers complete ‘toughest job in 31 years’

A team of Rochdale engineers is finally home after completing the most challenging job in their company’s 31-year history.
The group from Salt Separation Services flew to Germany...

Date Published 31/03/2021

Blind England footballer Azeem Amir’s business aims to help change perceptions about disability

A blind England international footballer from Rochdale is looking to educate thousands around the world about disability through his ground-breaking business.

Date Published 30/03/2021

Rochdale Production Services relocates to Rawtenstall

After 14 years in Whitworth, Rochdale Production Services is relocating to bigger premises in Rawtenstall.
The new plant at New Hall Hey opens for business on 12 April, under the...

Date Published 29/03/2021

GJD unveils new Network Bridge product

Award-winning Heywood perimeter detection manufacturer GJD has launched a new product – the Network Bridge – which will connect its security devices with third party video...

Date Published 25/03/2021

St Mary’s Retail Park acquired by Glenbrook Investments

St Mary’s Retail Park in Rochdale, home to Dunelm and Carpetright, has been acquired by Manchester-based property company Glenbrook Investments.
The acquisition was completed...

Date Published 25/03/2021

Reopening a building after lockdown? It’s vital to risk assess your drinking water

WaterSafe is advising owners, landlords and managers of buildings in Greater Manchester which have been empty or under-occupied during lockdown to risk assess their drinking water...

Date Published 25/03/2021

Heywood business celebrates two years of trade with opening of new showroom

Heywood business UK Glazing Group Ltd is celebrating two years trading this month.

Managing director of the business based at Holland Street; Christopher Barton is a...

Date Published 24/03/2021

Serious Brewing Company launches first lager

After five successful years brewing traditional ales and Belgian style beers, Rochdale’s Serious Brewing Company are launching their very first lager, Prisma.

Date Published 23/03/2021

Zen comes top of latest Which? UK broadband survey again

Rochdale-based Zen Internet has again finished top of the latest Which? broadband survey of the UK’s internet service providers.

With an overall score of 70%, Zen was 8% clear...

Date Published 22/03/2021

Greater Manchester businesses urged to support self-isolating workers

Employers across Greater Manchester are being encouraged to support their employees in getting a test and self-isolating when needed to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Date Published 22/03/2021

Rebrand introduces the Baillie Street Quarter to Rochdale centre

Rochdale town centre’s haven of independent shops is set to receive a new identity as the Baillie Street Quarter.

Date Published 20/03/2021

Heywood salon Fab HQ is up for five national Hair and Beauty Awards

A Heywood salon that only opened its doors in December 2019 – then faced three national lockdowns – has been nominated for five UK Hair and Beauty Awards and two Social Media Hair...

Date Published 19/03/2021

Middleton couple forced to use IVF savings to keep children's play centre business running

A Middleton couple who had been saving for IVF have been forced to use their savings to keep their children’s play centre business running.

Date Published 17/03/2021

Icon Sports appointed official supplier to Rochdale AFC Community Trust

Rochdale-based Icon Sports has been appointed the official football supplier to all of Rochdale AFC Community Trust's teams and programmes for the 2021/22 season.

Date Published 16/03/2021

Middleton businessman's company has doubled revenues and workforce

A Middleton businessman's auction house company has doubled revenues and workforce after moving to larger premises.

Date Published 15/03/2021

New premises will double turnover at Rochdale start-up

The boss of a fast-growing start-up predicts turnover at its Rochdale base will double to £6 million following their move into new premises.

Date Published 12/03/2021

Yankee Heaven reopens in Littleborough

Littleborough’s beloved Yankee Heaven has found a new home at Canal Wharf, off Canal Street, after a turbulent year.

Date Published 08/03/2021

Bluebird Care announced as new main kit sponsor of Rochdale AFC Ladies

On International Women’s Day, Rochdale AFC Community Trust has announced that Bluebird Care Rochdale will be the new main kit sponsor of Rochdale AFC Ladies.

Date Published 08/03/2021

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Rochdale town centre - proposed Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) 2021

Rochdale Borough Council is looking to vary and extend the duration of the current PSPO in Rochdale town centre and wants your views.

Manchester International Festival returns this summer across the city and online from 1-18 July

From a giant sculpture of Big Ben in Piccadilly Gardens made from 20,000 books to an exhibition in the sky, much of this year’s Festival is free to attend, with more work than...

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