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Why Stockport Needs Putting on the Map

'Marketing Stockport' is working to put Stockport well and truly on the map and to promote businesses in the area.  It seems we need to and quickly!       This was seen in a local magazine   for an Estate Agent is Cheshire   BUT - where is … [Read more...]

Council In Top 100 Employers For Apprenticeships

Stockport Council has been recognised nationally for its commitment as an outstanding employer of apprentices. The Council has made the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list compiled by the National Apprenticeship Service (NAS). The prestigious Top 100 list recognises excellence in businesses … [Read more...]

Character World Cheadle Extends Range

Character World in Cheadle, licensed to produce bedroom accessories for children's favourites including Hello Kitty, Thomas & Friends, Moshi Monsters and all Disney characters has extended its Disney  range to include children's luggage.  The new range will feature favourite … [Read more...]

Walthew House Stay at Home Day

Walthew House are staging a 'Stay at Home Day' Date: Saturday 8th December Could you spend a day indoors without your phone or Facebook? Many people with sight or hearing loss often feel very isolated. Walthew House are challenging you to get taste of what it's like and spend Saturday 8th … [Read more...]

Planning Approval Delay for Woodford site

A huge response from over 500 Stockport residents regarding the development of the former Woodford Aerodrome site has delayed a decision that will determine the future use of the site. Ahead of any planning applications the council must agree and approve a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD); … [Read more...]

Unemployment drops but JSA claimant level rises

At last week's meeting of Marketing Stockport's key sponsors and supporters, the subject of nurturing skills in the young people of Stockport was very much a concern. Supporting Apprenticeship schemes and providing valuable work experience was very much on our business agendas, and according to … [Read more...]

Local Businesses Share Concerns in Business

Local businesses are sharing the same concerns, as found at yesterday's Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce 'Action For Business – Stockport' lunch held at the Village in Cheadle and hosted by Chris Fletcher, Deputy Chief Executive. Many business owners and managers agreed that the … [Read more...]

Fairhurst Estate’s Client Speedy Hire in Pre-Tax Profit

Stockport Property and Estates Management company Fairhurst Estates's client Speedy Hire is celebrating after posting a rise and return to pre-tax profit during Q2&3 of 2012.  Based in Newton-le-Willows, Speedy Hire has been focussing on its core customers and markets that has turned a … [Read more...]

Sahara trek on behalf of fallen police officers

A serving police officer from Greater Manchester Police is currently planning a fund raiser in memory of the two police officers that recently lost their lives in Hattersley. The aim is to raise as much money as possible in their memory for the 'North West Police Benevolent Fund', and … [Read more...]