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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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]