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Stockport takes part in Triton II emergency plan

Stockport has taken part in Exercise Triton II - the biggest live exercise of its kind ever held in the Greater Manchester region.   Around 36 organisations across the region and nationally have been taking part in this major emergency planning exercise. The complex scenario used was designed to … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes named Top UK landlord

Stockport Homes named no.1 Top Landlord in the UK after winning the 24Housing magazine vote. Stockport Homes have been voted in the Top Ten Landlords for three years running having reached the number 2 spot for the past 2 years. The ten shortlisted organisations campaigned to gather support in … [Read more...]

Pete’s the key to PAL Hire engagement

PAL Hire have announced their latest initiative to engage the workforce at their headquarters in Cheadle Hulme. The event and site set-up specialist have decided to give power to their employees by forming a team, named PETE; Pal’s Engagement Team of Employees. The team will be a company forum … [Read more...]

Hallidays hosting Business Growth Hub event for SMEs

Business Growth Hub is launching its Workforce Development Programme at Hallidays this month. The Workforce Development Programme is a fully funded service for growing SMEs in Greater Manchester that focuses on supporting the growth of your business through investing in your employees. Guest … [Read more...]

Hainan Airlines 5* award from SKYTRAX

Hainan Airlines, who commenced direct flights from Manchester to China in June, has been awarded the SKYTRAX Five-Star Airline Designation for a 6th Consecutive Year. SKYTRAX, a global provider of professional aviation evaluation services and research firm with a focus on airline and airport … [Read more...]

Manchester Airports Group records fifth year of growth

Manchester Airports Group (MAG) has recorded a fifth consecutive year of growth as passenger numbers hit 51.9 million and revenue was up 5.5% to £778.8m. The airport group, which owns Manchester Airport as well as London Stansted, East Midlands and Bournemouth airports, saw operating profits … [Read more...]

Passenger numbers at Manchester airport fly higher

Passenger numbers at Manchester airport have broken the 24 million barrier for the first time. 2.5 million passengers flew out of the UK’s third biggest airport in June alone as new flights to China have fuelled the growth, leading to a moving annual total to 24,095,206, a 7.21% increase year on … [Read more...]

Stockport businesses on Venturefest 2016 shortlist

Two Stockport businesses, Hydro Water Management Solutions and Social Circle, are on the shortlist  for the Venturefest Manchester 2016 Innovation Showcase. Organised and led by Business Growth Hub, part of Manchester Growth Company, Venturefest brings together the north west’s most exciting … [Read more...]

AAT report ‘Google’ popular accountant for small businesses

A study by The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) shows that while 22% of those in need of financial advice would ask an accountant, almost as many - 19% - would simply Google it. A significant number of small business owners say their lack of financial knowledge was the biggest early … [Read more...]

Vision Stockport’s BID enters exciting next phase

Vision Stockport’s BID to establish a Business Improvement District (BID) for Stockport is moving closer as the campaign enters a new phase. Since being appointed at the start of the year, BID expert consultants The Means have met with over 100 town centre businesses within the designated BID … [Read more...]