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COUNCIL TAX SCAM WARNING IN STOCKPORT

Stockport Council today issued a new warning to residents to be on their guard against scam phone calls regarding Council Tax bands. Dozens of residents throughout the borough have contacted the Council’s Trading Standards team reporting to have been phoned by companies who offered to … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COLLEGE SEEKING APPRENTICES

Stockport College has issued a list of vacancies for apprentices in companies across Stockport and south Manchester. These opportunities are open to young people looking to enter a career. The successful applicants are based in businesses and paid a weekly wage while training for a recognised … [Read more...]

TENONS JOINS SOUTH MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL TRADE FORUM

South Manchester International Trade Forum, a partnership between Stockport Council, UKTI and RBS, are pleased to announce that Tenons have joined the forum. They will be holding a number of events throughout 2013 open to businesses in Stockport and across South Manchester. Evidence shows that … [Read more...]

M.A.G – HIGH SPEED RAIL HS2 GOOD FOR NORTH WEST ECONOMY

High speed rail will create jobs and boost the northern economy, say local authority leaders and businesses. The Greater Manchester Combined Authorities including Stockport MBC, Manchester City Council and the Transport for Greater Manchester Committee, along with M.A.G, the parent company … [Read more...]

COUNCIL SUPPORTS FOSTERING INITIATIVE

Stockport Council has teamed up with other local authorities across the North West as part of an initiative to urge people to make 2013 a life-changing year by becoming a foster carer. The ‘You Can Foster’ initiative encourages people from all walks of life to consider how they … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COUNCIL TENDER FOR A6 RELIEF ROAD

STOCKPORT Council has issued a tender for the design and build of the A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road said to be worth between £100m-£140m. The new dual carriageway will cover 6 miles to relieve airport traffic from the towns and villages to the south and west of Stockport. Starting … [Read more...]

300,000 GBP Revamp For Stockport BMX Track and Facilities

Stockport’s popular BMX track has secured Olympic legacy funding from Sport England’s ‘Inspired Facilities’ fund. The BMX track in Bruntwood Park in Cheadle will be upgraded to competition standard in a major project which also includes improved facilities, new … [Read more...]

ROADWORKS in HEATON MERSEY, STOCKPORT

A temporary road closure will be in place on Clifton Road between Gladstone Grove and Mauldeth Road in Heaton Mersey to allow carriageway maintenance work to be undertaken. The work will be carried out between 29th January and 1st February and the road closures will be in place from 9.30am to … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT CARRIAGEWAY RESURFACING UPDATE

Stockport Council is currently undertaking a programme of carriageway repairs across the borough. Resurfacing work will take place from the junction of Edgeley Road to Europa Way in Edgeley and will be carried out in the following phases: Phase 1 - Edgeley Road to Railway Bridge. Work … [Read more...]