The latest FSB forecast shows economy gaining momentum, according to the latest FSB ‘Voice of Small Business' Index, analysing the trends of small businesses in the UK market. The Federation of Small Businesses is the UK's leading business organisation with around 200,000 members to protect … [Read more...]
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ROYAL COLLEGE CELEBRATES ‘OUTSTANDING’ FROM OFSTED
A disabled children's charity is celebrating triple success with top gradings for its college, school and care during its 190th anniversary. The Seashell Trust-run Royal College Manchester has just been awarded an outstanding judgment from Ofsted. The specialist college takes students from … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS – FINALISTS FOR TRAINING YOUNG PEOPLE
Training young people is a priority for many businesses in Stockport and this award recognises the support, effort and passion given by local business to give young people a good start to their careers. Marketing Stockport and its members are keen to ensure that young people are given the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE – 16th September
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport affecting MARPLE, WOODLEY, BREDBURY, WOODFORD & HAZEL GROVE Electricity North West will be carrying out work to install a new electricity supply on Brabyns Brow in Marple, between the junction with Arkwright Road and Marple … [Read more...]
DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING?
Do you know what your customers are saying about your business? Do you know what they are telling other people about your business? These are challenges facing many business owners today. Marketing … [Read more...]
MAN DIESEL & TURBO UK (MDT-UK) STAFF CYCLE TO WORK FOR CHARITY – OVER 200 MILES!
Staff at Hazel Grove based MAN Diesel & Turbo UK are swapping Turbo power for pedal power as they take a new steer on the 'Cycle to Work' challenge - by cycling from the Stockport office covering over 200 miles to their offices in Colchester. To celebrate the national Cycle to Work … [Read more...]
MAJOR BOOST FOR STOCKPORT BUSINESS INCUBATOR
Stockport Council’s commitment to supporting businesses as they seek to grow received a major boost with the appointment of Oxford Innovation as the new manager of its innovative business incubator – Stockport Business Incubator. Oxford Innovation has extensive experience in operating … [Read more...]
HEALTHIER OUTLOOK AS STEPPING HILL GETS £1.5MILLION FUNDING BOOST
Stepping Hill is to get a £1.5million boost to ease winter pressure on the A&E unit. The extra funding will go towards flu vaccination to help avoid flu-related A & E visits and improvement of all NHS services & NHS 111 to prevent avoidable A&E visits this … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S TODDLERS TO GET MORE EARLY YEARS PLACES
Over 500 two year olds from Stockport will be able to benefit from free early years education this year, rising to 1,400 two year olds in 2014, thanks to extra cash from the Government. Commenting, Andrew Stunell, MP for Hazel Grove, said: “This is brilliant news for Stockport mums … [Read more...]
THE FIRST TECHNICAL SCHOOL IN THE COUNTRY OPENS IN STOCKPORT
SK1, Stockport Technical opened its doors to students last week. The school is the first technical school in the country and is pioneering a fresh approach to learning with a firm focus on “education to prepare you to earn a living”. The school enrolled 100 students and is … [Read more...]
FROM CHEADLE HULME TO ABERSOCH ON A BIKE !
A group of local businessmen and Marketing Stockport member Sims Worldwide, are setting off to cycle to Abersoch over two days in support of Help For Heroes. Headed by Craig Daniels of Movers Transport and almost 50 cyclists, they are taking part in this long distance ride from The Hesketh … [Read more...]
HS2 – HIGH SPEED ARGUMENT RUMBLES ON
The argument for the viability of the new proposed HS2 development is rumbling. If it goes ahead, the new high speed rail link will connect London with Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester transporting passengers on a new line in record breaking times. Today, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin … [Read more...]
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