From April, parents will be able to share up to 50 weeks of leave and 37 weeks of pay, on top of an initial two weeks each. Currently, an eligible employee who is the biological father of a child or the mother’s spouse, civil partner or partner is entitled to one or two weeks’ … [Read more...]
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SKILLS FOR BUSINESS AWARDS RETURN AFTER SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR
Following the success of last year’s event, today sees the launch of The Skills for Business Awards 2015, which will celebrate the direct impact learning has on businesses and individuals. The ceremony will be held on 1 July at The Point, Lancashire Cricket Club. For more information about … [Read more...]
ENTERTAINMENT TODAY NURTURING HOME GROWN TALENT.
Nurturing young talent is high on the agenda of many of our member businesses, whether through work experience, apprenticeships, graduate training schemes or internships and often leading to permanent positions. Stockport based Entertainment Today, an award winning Event Management … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNTY STARS VISIT STOCKPORT COLLEGE
Two of Marketing Stockport's members joined forces when Sports Science students at Stockport College were treated to a first aid demonstration by staff from Stockport County FC. Team physiotherapist Ali Gibb, former County legend, and Bobby Lofthouse, current first team regular, were … [Read more...]
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STOCKPORT?
Stockport Museums are launching a competition to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2015 and would like to know what the people of Stockport love about our wonderful town. To enter, simply head to the reception at Stockport Museum and Staircase House in the Market Place or to the new Café at … [Read more...]
SPIN OF AGES EVENT IN SUPPORT OF LIFE LEISURE FOUNDATION
Stockport's LifeLEISURE is to host a 'Spin of Ages' event to raise money for the group's David Hopkins foundation which supports local sports clubs and individuals in Stockport. 'The Spin' - a few hours of spinning - while listening to music of 'The Ages' is a fun event 'with a difference' and is … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS
In this week's Stockport Express Business pages:Gorvins report increased turnover and more staff; Marketing Stockport member Entertainment Today is nurturing young talent; Stockport lady baking for success; track star helping Orbit sell Stockport … [Read more...]
ENCOURAGING SIGNS FOR NORTH WEST ECONOMY
The February edition of the Manchester Monitor, reports a fall in jobseekers again, service and manufacturing boosted by demand and the housing market showing slight growth. The Manchester Monitor is a dashboard of Greater Manchester specific data and indicators designed to provide a … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT SUPPORTS NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
Stockport Council is supporting National Voter Registration Day, taking place on 5th February, during a UK-wide week of national action (2-8 February) to inspire people to register to vote. Across the borough over 220,000 residents are now on the electoral register but there are still some people … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT HITS 22 MILLION PASSENGERS – AGAIN!
Manchester Airport, the UK’s third busiest airport, last week welcomed 22 million passengers for the first time since 2007. Left: The 22nd millionth passenger was Thomas Cook Airlines customer Harry O’Connor, 37, from Newcastle who received a wealth of prizes when he arrived for his … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS
Business news from this week's Stockport Express includes: Marketing Stockport's visit to Allied Bakeries a big hit with members; Apprentice vacancies on the up; New vintage store in Stockport; New branding for college; Cheadle Hulme welcomes new eateries; Scheme for finance graduates … [Read more...]
NEW PRINCIPAL FOR STOCKPORT COLLEGE
A new Principal has been appointed to Stockport College. Governors have announced that Simon Andrews, who is currently the Principal and Chief Executive of Macclesfield College, is to join the college in April as CEO and Principal. Speaking this week Simon Andrews (left) … [Read more...]
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