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STOCKPORT BOUTINOT WINE JUST THE PALETE FOR MBO

Stockport based BOUTINOT, the privately-owned wine importer, producer and distributor, has been sold in a management buyout led by managing director Dennis Whiteley and fellow commercial director Michael Moriarty along with master of wine Tony Brown. Boutinot currently employs 80 staff and has … [Read more...]

CONCERN FOR SAFETY OF STOCKPORT RESIDENTS USING HACKNEY CABS

Concerns have been raised for residents and the business community across Stockport as Hackney cabs registered in Rossendale are increasingly looking for business outside of their area. Confusion arises over strict licensing rules that prevent Private Hire cabs in Stockport, such as Lynx, from … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COUNCIL REMINDS RESIDENTS OF TAX SCAM

Stockport Council is reminding householders to be aware of some companies who promise to get their Council Tax bands lowered as reported earlier this year by Marketing Stockport. The Council is aware that some companies are making false or misleading claims such as ‘we’re calling … [Read more...]

MANCHESTER AIRPORT CITY ENTERPRISE ZONE

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce, Wythenshawe Business Forum and Manchester City Council are hosting a business breakfast on Tuesday 16 April, @ Etrop Grange Hotel Manchester Airport, 7.30am - 9.30am Airport City Enterprise Zone is the most significant business development in decades. … [Read more...]

FREEDOM LOGISTICS CHOSEN BY U.S. FOR 3PL

Stcokport based Freedom Logistics is pleased to announce that it has been appointed the sole European distribution fulfilment partner for a prestigious US company.  American client, Trinity International Industries, is already very well established in the North American markets and are … [Read more...]

GREATER MANCHESTER LEP BIDS FOR £20M OF RGF FUNDS

The Greater Manchester Local Enterprise Partnership is bidding for £20m from the Regional Growth Fund, part of a pot of £350m available UK wide, to invest in Greater Manchester enterprises looking to grow their bottom line through cutting-edge science and technology. The funding would … [Read more...]

MANCHESTER – CHINA TRADE FORUM SET TO LAUNCH

Manchester-China Forum set to launch Manchester continues to act on its ambitious goals of significantly improving trade links with the world’s second-largest economy, with the launch of the Manchester-China Forum, next month. "Manchester represents the largest functional economic area … [Read more...]

POLICE REVEAL CONSEQUENCES OF DRINK DRIVING

Greater Manchester Police have used shock tactics to expose drivers to the consequences of drink driving.  The wreckage of a car whose owner was killed in drink driving crash went on display at the University of Manchester, alongside a pint worth £50,000 – the personal … [Read more...]

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON OFFERTON ROAD

Temporary two way traffic signals are in operation on Offerton Road at the junction with Buckwood Close to allow National Grid Gas to carry out work, affecting rush hour traffic. Work is expected to be completed by 28th March.   For more information call the Council’s … [Read more...]

MEET THE BUYER HOSTS 400 APPOINTMENTS FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES

Stockport Council hosted its annual Meet The Buyer event at the Town Hall on Tuesday. With over 200 people attending throughout the day, there were many people networking with exhibitors and also with specific buying and procurement teams from across Stockport based businesses. Around 400 … [Read more...]

EVENT HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE PLAN FOR THE FUTURE

  Over 600 young people attended an information event organised by Stockport Council during National Apprenticeship Week. The information event was held on Monday 11th March at Stockport Town Hall.  The event was organised by the Council’s 14-19 Services is aimed at … [Read more...]