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HULME HALL ROAD IN STOCKPORT CLOSED FOR 1 WEEK FROM 11th FEB

Stockport Council has commissioned repair works to be carried out to Hulme Hall Road Culvert in Cheadle Hulme. The culvert conveys a watercourse from Heathbank Road to Station Road and the work will be carried out by a contractor on the Council’s behalf.  Recent investigations into … [Read more...]

HELPING STOCKPORT BUSINESSES REACH OVERSEAS MARKETS

An event next month will help Stockport businesses to reach new overseas markets. The South Manchester International Trade Forum, a partnership between Stockport Council, UKTI and RBS, stage the free breakfast event in Cheadle, Stockport, on Thursday 7th March. Businesses, large and small, … [Read more...]

BUMPY START FOR GREATER MANCHESTER AS UK PLC STUMBLES

New Economy has released the February 2013 edition of the Manchester Monitor, a monthly snapshot of the economic wellbeing of Greater Manchester (GM). This month’s analysis considers the looming fears that a triple dip recession may hit UK Plc after GDP figures revealed the UK economy … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT GRAND CENTRAL MULTI-STOREY – WORK STARTS SOON

Preliminary works for a new multi-storey car park at Stockport’s Grand Central will soon start on site, as part of preparations for a new office quarter. Stockport Council is working with its partner Muse Developments to bring forward a high specification office-led development, … [Read more...]

LOCAL NETWORKING EVENTS

Stockport Council and the Economic Development Team have provided an upto date list of business networking opportunities across the borough. There are many opportuities to meet local businesses and a wide range of events and networking to go to. Please download the list here. Contact details are … [Read more...]

EXCITING NEW EXHIBITION AT HAT WORKS

Stockport Council run Hat Works Museum launched its latest exhibition entitled ‘Redesigning Fashion - How to Change the World in Style’. This exhibition, guest-curated by Yorkshire-based milliner Sharon Bainbridge, explores fashion from the ‘make do and mend’ 1940s to the … [Read more...]

SMEs turn down business as a result of late payment

Increasing numbers of SMEs have had to turn down business in a bid to combat late payment, a new report has found. According to the research from Barclays, 22 per cent have declined to do business with customers who have not paid on time in the past. Over the last two years 85 per cent of SMEs … [Read more...]

Business mentors ready to support SMEs

More than 27,000 business mentors ready to support SMEs An additional 15,000 people have been trained to act as mentors to support businesses looking to grow, taking the total number of mentors available to 27,000. The volunteer mentors have been recruited and trained over the past 16 months as … [Read more...]

Charity update from The Mayor of Stockport

  Charity update Wendy Meikle Dip.Couns MBACP The Mayor of Stockport 2012/2013 My chosen Charities are The Tree House and Stockport Without Abuse, I wanted to support smaller charities which are based in Stockport, most of the fund raising will be financed by Stockport residents and I … [Read more...]

The Mayors Charity Abseil

The Mayors Charity Abseil In aid of my chosen charities which are; The Tree House Children’s Unit at Stepping Hill Hospital and Stockport Without Abuse, the former Stockports Womens Aid   Date to be confirmed early AprilPlace Stopford HouseIf interested in joining in please email … [Read more...]

Hughes Safety Showers sponsor charity event

Hughes Safety Showers are sponsoring the Mayors charity event. The Ashton on Mersey Show Band are performing in support of the Mayors Charities - Stockport Without Abuse and The Tree House, Children’s Unit at Stepping Hill Hospital. Friday 1st March 2013 Stockport Town Hall … [Read more...]

COUNCIL SEEKS COMMUNITY PARTNER FOR SPORTS CENTRE

Stockport Council is inviting local community groups to come forward with proposals to run a new leisure facility in Heaton Moor. Following an extensive consultation, the Council listened to local people’s views and earmarked part of the former Peel Moat site for a brand new sports … [Read more...]