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SUCCESSFUL YOUNG APPRENTICE COMPETITION

Students from across the borough took part in Stockport Council’s Young Apprentice competition. The event was held at Edgeley Park on Wednesday 21st November and gave pupils the chance to show their entrepreneurial and team working skills. 20 teams of gifted and talented students from … [Read more...]

CDL’s new head office approved

Insurance software company CDL has been granted planning permission from Stockport Council to build a 100,000 sq ft office campus at King's Reach. CDL bought the 4.5-acre site off Seddon Developments next to its current Strata House headquarters in Kings Reach, where it has been based since … [Read more...]

New Bridge over M56 connects Metrolink with Airport

The M56 has re-opened after the installation of a new bridge as part of the Metrolink tram line extension connecting Metrolink withManchester Airport. The HIghways agency said closing the motorway on Saturday night between junctions five and two was essential to ensure the safety of road users; … [Read more...]

Drivers Jonas Deloitte rebrands

Drivers Jonas Deloitte is ditching the Drivers Jonas part of its name and will instead be known as Deloitte Real Estate. The accountancy and business advisory firm rebrand is part of the company’s plans to develop a multidisciplinary practice. All of Deloitte’s real estate … [Read more...]

Manufacturers predict modest drop in output

UK manufacturers expect a modest reduction in output over the next three months, new figures have shown. According to the Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) latest monthly Industrial Trends Survey, just 19 per cent expect to increase their volume of output within the upcoming … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Youth Summit

The Greater Manchester Youth Summit takes place today (Friday 23rd) at Manchester City's Etiad stadium. The event is free to attend and takes place from 9am to 1pm. It is a call for collective action across Greater Manchester to increase young people’s employment, with practical … [Read more...]

Stockport: Low Carbon Business Network

The next Stockport: Low Carbon Business Network, takes place on Tuesday 27th November at Houldsworth Mill Conference facilities. The event will allow for extensive networking with other businesses. Matt Chassagne, Head of Business Development at ENER-G Combined Power will be chairing the event … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport World Logistics Hub

Manchester Airport's £100 million World Logistics Hub has secured planning permission. The outline planning application was approved by the Planning and Highways Committee at a meeting of Manchester City Council yesterday (22 November). Bosses at the airport said that the new hub, which … [Read more...]

Mo News from Clarkenicklin

Stockport based accountants Clarke Nicklin are taking part in Movember to raise awareness for Prostate Cancer UK. Throughout November the guys at Clarke Nicklin will be taking part in 'Movember' by growing moustaches in order to raise vital funds and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK. Please do … [Read more...]

How to navigate through employment legislation in the UK

Erika Bannerman, sales and marketing director at recruitment firm Brook Street, looks at the minefield of employment legislation and gives her advice on how to stay informed. Businesses have long been burdened by red tape, with a minefield of regulations stifling job creation and hindering … [Read more...]

PROJECT IS FAB FOR FAMILIES AND BABIES

Stockport Council and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust have launched a new project to support the parents and families of premature or sick infants. The Family and Baby project (FAB) has been set up at the neonatal unit at Stepping Hill Hospital in partnership with the Council run local Sure … [Read more...]

Stockport Business Expo

Stockport's first Business Expo has been a great success with over 50 local businesses exhibiting and 400 visitors learning more about what Stockport has to offer.  With several seminars and plenty of networking its been a great show of passion for Stockport. Catch the updates over the … [Read more...]