Lisa Smart and the Hazel Grove Liberal Democrats have taken on their very own apprentice in their Romiley office, Conor McArthur from Stockport. Lisa Smart and the local Liberal Democrats hired Conor following on from Andrew Stunell MP and Stockport Council’s successful 100 apprenticeships … [Read more...]
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FREE TENDERING SEMINAR AT MEET THE BUYER EVENT IN STOCKPORT
A free tendering seminar takes place on 13th March during Stockport’s Meet the Buyer 2014. Tendering for contracts and business can be a confusing and complex process. Stockport Council is committed to working with the local business community and is … [Read more...]
CHAMBER DIRECTOR TO HELP JUDGE INSPIRING WOMEN AWARDS 2014
This year's Inspiring Women Awards are now open for entries and Chamber Director Carole Fossey will be one of the judges. At last year's Inspiring Women Awards, the joint Community Award winners were Jo Thompson and Nicola Graham. Jo started Millie’s Trust following the death of her baby … [Read more...]
PROTESTS AGAINST CUTS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN STOCKPORT
Protestors are taking action against proposed further cuts to mental health services in Stockport – despite promises that a further £2million will invested. Public service union Unison is leading the campaign against cuts to community services that they say are already suffering … [Read more...]
SUCCESSFUL STOCKPORT FAIR KICKS OFF NATIONAL APPRENTICESHIP WEEK
National Apprenticeship week got off to a flying start at Stockport’s Town Hall this week. Local MP Sir Andrew Stunell MP and fellow Liberal Democrat Lisa Smart attended Stockport’s apprenticeship fair yesterday at the Town Hall to help support the take up of apprenticeships by young … [Read more...]
NORTH WEST BUSINESSES SUPPORT SEASHELL TRUST’S EMPLOYMENT PROGRAMME
Global investment company BNY Mellon hosted a special business showcase event for Seashell Trust at its One Piccadilly Gardens offices, to promote employing young people with disabilities. Stockport charity Seashell Trust runs the Royal College Manchester, recently judged as outstanding by … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER MONITOR – COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DEMAND INCREASING AND MUCH MORE
The March issue of the Manchester Monitor is now published, a dashboard of Greater Manchester specific data and indicators designed to provide a monthly analytical snapshot of the economic wellbeing of the city region. Commercial Property demand is up and office take up has increased in 2013; … [Read more...]
LATEST FIGURES SHOW UK ECONOMY CONTINUES RECOVERY
The latest figures show the UK economy is continuing to improve as Business Investment rose strongly in Q4 2013, up 2.4% on the previous quarter and 8.5% on the final quarter of 2012, according to the ONS. Gross fixed capital formation into new buildings and structures (excluding dwellings) … [Read more...]
LOCAL MP HONOURED AT THE PALACE
Stoockport's Andrew Stunell, the elected MP for Hazel Grove, has been knighted at Buckingham Palace after his public and political service was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Commenting, Sir Andrew said: “It’s a great honour and I’m delighted. I … [Read more...]
LATEST ‘NEET’ FIGURES SHOW MORE YOUNG PEOPLE IN WORK OR TRAINING
The proportion of young people in the UK aged 16-24 not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the lowest it has been since 2008 – figures released by BIS – the Government Department for Business Innovation and Skills - for the final quarter of last year show. Today’s … [Read more...]
FREE EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE FOR TWO YEAR OLDS IN STOCKPORT
Stockport’s low income families can now apply for free education and childcare places for their two year old children. Stockport Council is providing the free places to help support low income families in the borough with their children’s early learning and development through … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT TRAINING ASSOCIATION (SETA) TO HOST APPRENTICE OPEN DAY
Stockport Engineering Training Association (SETA), one of the leading engineering training providers in the North West, will be opening its doors to the community on Tuesday 4th of March to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. In SETA’s bid to raise awareness of engineering and the … [Read more...]
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