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STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS 2013 ‘FANTASTIC SUCCESS’

This year’s Stockport Business Awards proved to be a fantastic success as they recognised the achievements of the town’s biggest and brightest companies.  340 of Stockport’s leading business figures attended the event at the Hallmark Hotel to celebrate the 2013 winners and … [Read more...]

100 in 100 DAYS – APPRENTICE SCHEME HITS 150!

Stockport employers have now pledged to employ 152 apprentices within 100 days in the scheme run by Stockport Council in partnership with the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS).
 The target of 100 apprentices was soon reached in early September ahead of target and the campaign will continue … [Read more...]

LATEST – ROADWORKS UPDATE THROUGHOUT STOCKPORT

Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport:   Stockport Council will be carrying out highway drainage repairs on Stockport Road West in Bredbury between The Broadway and Ashton Road on the westbound carriageway. This work is due to start on Sunday the 13th … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COUNCIL LAUNCH ROAD SAFETY CAMPAIGN

With darker evenings looming Stockport Council has re-launched a road safety campaign aimed at road users over the age of 55. This autumn’s ‘See Me’ campaign was launched at Asda Supermarket in Hazel Grove on Monday 7th October with road safety officers handing out reflective … [Read more...]

LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW

Pick up the latest edition of the Stockport Express at your local newsagent. Stockport celebrated the vibrant business communtiy last week at the Stockprot Business Awards. Find out more in the business section complete with the winners and photos from the night. … [Read more...]

GREATER MANCHESTER MONITOR – ECONOMY ON THE UP AS CRIME FALLS

The latest summary of economic data for Greater Manchester (GM), including Stockport, offer signs of encouragement that things are slowly starting to improve, with falling unemployment, increasing vacancy numbers, and higher levels of business activity. This month's Monitor takes a look at the … [Read more...]

MAN DIESEL & TURBO UK SUCCESS AT THE STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS

Stockport Business Awards is an annual event set up for businesses by businesses, aimed at highlighting and celebrating business excellence in the region. As a Company, MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) sponsors the award for Innovation and Design, an award which recognises improved business … [Read more...]

OPTIMISM AMONG UK BUSINESSES AT 17 YEAR HIGH

This week New Economy takes a look at what the week ahead has in store for business. New Economy is published by Marketing Manchester. The Confederation of British Industry released the results from its quarterly Financial Services survey yesterday which show that optimism in the sector has … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT BUSINESSES GET BEHIND ‘STOPTOBER’

Stockport Council is encouraging businesses across Stockport to back a national stop smoking campaign by encouraging their employees to quit smoking. Stoptober is the 28 day national stop smoking challenge taking place in October. Last year, over 160,000 people successfully quit smoking in … [Read more...]

C&C ANNOUNCE NEW BEST-PRACTICE GUIDE TARGETS VANS AND LGVs

C&C Insurance Brokers of Stockport, preferred business partner to The Road Haulage Association (RHA) for provision of insurance to RHA Members have reported that VOSA has launched a new best-practice guide for van operators and drivers to combat high levels of MOT and roadside check … [Read more...]