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FINE PRINT TEAMS UP WITH MANCHESTER GIANTS

Fine Print (Stockport) announce they are the new official sponsor and print partner of Manchester Giants Basketball Team. With an understanding of performing under pressure in a competitive arena, Fine Print and Manchester Giants have much in common, notably shared personal goals of continued … [Read more...]

THE ONLY WAY IS APPRENTICESHIPS AT STOCKPORT COLLEGE

STOCKPORT College is launching their own campaign called The Only Way is Apprenticeships to promote the importance of education and getting into work. The College is backing the sixth annual National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from today 11th to the 15th March and celebrates Apprenticeships … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT’S OFFERTON COMMUNITY GROUP ENGAGES IN INNOVATION

Offerton Neighbourhood Management Board has won ‘Most Innovative Use of Community Engagement’ at the Housing Innovation Awards 2013. The award recognises social landlords who put their tenants at the heart of everything they do; organisations which exist for tenants, providing … [Read more...]

SCHEME OFFERS HELP TO STOCKPORT FIRST-TIME BUYERS

Stockport Council is drawing up plans to help first-time buyers and give the housing market a boost with a proposed new mortgage scheme. The Council is currently considering proposals for the introduction of a ‘Local Authority Mortgage Scheme’ (LAMS) to assist first-time buyers … [Read more...]

FOOTBALL BOOSTS GREATER MANCHESTER VISITOR ECONOMY

The latest Manchester Monitor – a snapshot of the economic wellbeing of the region – highlights a number of positive trends in terms of Greater Manchester’s visitor economy, against the backdrop of continuing stagnation in the property and jobs market. The analysis of the … [Read more...]

DOOR RE-OPENS FOR ENERGY SAVINGS IN STOCKPORT

Stockport residents who missed out on a chance for a share of a £3m energy savings scheme have another opportunity from today, (Monday March 4th) to get a better deal. Over 35,000 Greater Manchester residents signed up to the GM Fair Energy scheme in January - more than any other energy … [Read more...]

NEW OFFICERS SUPPORT MyGMP

The latest recruits to  join Greater Manchester Police have spoken about what they want to bring to help make communities safer.  Officers took part in a ceremony, called an attestation, to swear in new officers and provide them with their warrant cards so they can go on the … [Read more...]

CHARITY WALK RAISES £2,000 IN MEMORY OF MURDERED POLICE WOMEN

A charity walk around Greater Manchester in memory of two police officers killed on duty has raised £2,000. PCs Fiona Bone, 32, and Nicola Hughes, 23, were shot in Hattersley on 18 September at a suspected burglary.  Ten officers, from Tameside and Oldham Division, began the 110 mile … [Read more...]

ROYAL MAIL ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO PRICING

Following a public consultation announced in December, Royal Mail are making changes to their parcels range. The changes for consumers, and business customers paying with stamps, smartstamp, online postage and franking, should be easier to understand and improve choice, says Royal Mail. From … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE FOR MONDAY 4th MARCH

Below is a list of the roadworks affecting motorists today, Monday 4th March in Stockport: Temporary two way traffic signals will be in use on The Broadway in Bredbury to allow carriage resurfacing work to be carried out. The work will take place between 4th and 5th March. Temporary two way … [Read more...]