Stakehill BID

01/04/2026

We’d like to let you know that this page is no longer being updated.

To stay connected with us and keep up to date with our latest news and updates, please follow us on our LinkedIn page instead.

Thank you for your continued support.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/stakehill-bid/

27/03/2026

☎ Help us keep Stakehill connected

We’re updating our business contact list to make sure important information gets to the right people across the estate.

If your business is based on Stakehill, we’d be grateful if you could share contact details for team members in areas such as HR & Training, Health & Safety, Security, Operations and Facilities.

Keeping these details up to date helps us share relevant updates, improve communication and involve the right people in future BID projects.

If you’d like to update your details or find out more, please email [email protected]

Thanks for helping us keep Stakehill connected.

25/03/2026

Stakehill businesses - you’re invited!

Join GM Business Growth Hub on Thursday 14 May 2026, from 9.30am to 11.30am, at Fire Up Co-Working Space, Maclure Road, Rochdale, OL11 1DN for a morning of networking with a focus on Growth.

BGH Match brings businesses together from across Greater Manchester to build new connections, encourage collaboration and find out about the fully funded support available.

With lots of time for networking, plus representatives from GM Business Growth Hub and Rochdale Council on hand, it’s a great opportunity to meet other businesses and explore new opportunities.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bgh-match-rochdale-tickets-1984881292377

23/03/2026

Have something you’d like to discuss? We’d love to hear from you. 💬

If your business is based at Stakehill BID, you’re welcome to get in touch with Cath, BID Manager, to share ideas, raise any issues, or talk through support needs.

📧 [email protected]
📞 01613 883 369

Cath is usually available Tuesday afternoons and Thursday mornings, and can meet with you at the office in Rafters Café or visit your business if needed.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch - feedback and conversations with local businesses are always appreciated.

20/03/2026

📣 Do you work on Stakehill Industrial Estate?

Have you spotted the Stakehill BID eBulletin in your inbox yet? 📨
It’s the quickest way to stay updated on everything happening across the estate - from security and infrastructure improvements to local events, training, and business support.

If you’re not receiving it, just drop us a comment below or email [email protected] and we’ll get you signed up!

Let’s stay connected and make the most of everything Stakehill has to offer 💼🚛🌿

19/03/2026

🌼 Join Us for the Great British Spring Clean – Next Week!

We’re inviting all businesses on Stakehill to take part in our community litter pick as part of the Great British Spring Clean. Let’s work together to tidy up the estate and make a positive impact on our shared environment. 💚

📅 Wednesday 25 March
⏰ From 9:30am
📍 Meet at Rafters Café to collect equipment (provided by the BID)

This is a great chance for you and your team to support your organisation’s CSR and ESG goals through hands on environmental action. Any time you can give is truly appreciated!

We’ll wrap up at 12:30pm, heading back to Rafters Café to drop off equipment and enjoy some refreshments.

To help us make sure we have enough equipment for everyone, please register your participation:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01613 883 369

Let’s make a difference together! 🌍✨

18/03/2026

🚑 Last Call! Fully Funded First Aid at Work Training (Level 3 RQF)

Only a few places left - book now if you haven’t already!
We’re offering a FREE 3 day First Aid at Work course, giving your staff the skills and confidence to handle workplace emergencies safely and effectively.

📅 23–25 March
📍 MID Communications, Whitbrook Way / Finlan Road

What’s included:
✔ Essential emergency first aid skills
✔ Up to date content based on the latest protocols
✔ Trainer assessed with a short written test
✔ Full attendance required for certification

🔹 Very limited spaces (one per business)
🔹 Lunch & refreshments provided
Attendee details are needed in advance for certification.

👉 Book your place now:

3 Day First Aid Certification Course – MID Communications, Mon 23 Mar 2026 - Wed 25 Mar 2026 - The BID is offering a fully funded 3-day First Aid at Work (RQF) Level 3 course, providing staff with the skills and confidence to respond safely and effectively to workplace emergencies. 📅 Dates:

17/03/2026

🌱 Stakehill BID Supporting Industrial Decarbonisation

We’re proud to be part of the team behind the Stakehill Local Industrial Decarbonisation Plan (LIDP) - a year‑long programme that turned Stakehill into a real‑world testbed for new, practical ways to reduce emissions across the estate.

Working closely with partners including SSE Utilities Solutions Ltd, the Energy Innovation Agency, Rochdale Borough Council, the University of Manchester, UBS, and the Rochdale Development Agency, we’re helping shape a clear path towards Greater Manchester’s target of reaching net zero by 2038.

👉 Learn more and explore the toolkit:
https://stakehillbid.com/stakehills-lidp-toolkit/

16/03/2026

🔄 We’re Updating Our Business Contacts – Can You Help?

To keep communication smooth and make sure updates reach the right people, our BID Manager is refreshing the estate‑wide business contacts list.

We’re asking businesses across the estate to share details of colleagues in key roles like Training & HR, Health & Safety, Security, Operations, or Facilities. This helps us send relevant information straight to the people who need it and involve them in future BID projects.

Keeping our contact list up to date means better collaboration and stronger support for everyone on the estate.

📩 If you’d like to update your business contacts - or need more info - please email [email protected].

Let’s stay connected and keep things running smoothly across Stakehill! 💼✨

13/03/2026

🚑 Fully Funded First Aid at Work Training (Level 3 RQF)
A few spaces are still available - grab your place now!

We’re offering a FREE 3‑day First Aid at Work course, giving your team the skills and confidence to respond safely and effectively in workplace emergencies.

📅 23–25 March
📍 MID Communications, Whitbrook Way / Finlan Road

What’s included:
✔️ Essential emergency first aid skills
✔️ Training updated to the latest protocols
✔️ Trainer‑assessed with a short written test
✔️ Full attendance required for certification
🔹 Limited places (one per business)
🔹 Lunch & refreshments provided

Attendee details are needed in advance for certification.
👉 Book your place on the 3‑Day First Aid Course: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/stakehillbid/2062699

12/03/2026

🌼 Join us for the Great British Spring Clean at Stakehill! 🌼

We’re calling on all Stakehill businesses to get involved in our Spring Clean Litter Pick, helping to keep our estate clean, green, and welcoming for everyone. Let’s make a positive impact together! 💪🌍

📅 Wednesday 25 March
⏰ From 9:30am
📍 Meet at Rafters Café - where you can grab refreshments and collect all equipment (provided by the BID)

This is a fantastic way to support your organisation’s CSR and ESG goals through hands‑on environmental action. Whether you can spare an hour or the whole morning, every bit of help counts.

We’ll finish up at 12:30pm, heading back to Rafters Café to drop off equipment and enjoy more refreshments.

To make sure we have enough kits for everyone, please register your participation:
📧 [email protected]
📞 01613 883 369

Let’s come together and make Stakehill shine! ✨🌱

11/03/2026

📣 Stakehill businesses - you're invited!

We’re excited to launch our brand new Stakehill BID Project Group - a hands on forum where local businesses can help shape future BID projects and priorities.

Join us for our first in person breakfast meeting and have your say on what matters most to our business community. ☕🥐
📅 Thursday 19 March
⏰ 08:00 – 09:30
📍 Norton Grange, Manchester Rd, Castleton, Rochdale OL11 2XZ

Meeting quarterly, the Project Group will be a key sounding board for the BID Manager, with your insights feeding directly into Board discussions. We encourage businesses to get involved and nominate colleagues who’d like to take part.

Your voice helps ensure the BID continues to reflect the real needs of Stakehill businesses. 💼✨

Interested in joining?
Contact Cath, BID Manager
📧 [email protected]
📞 07940 141199