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Salaries for small building firms set to soar, says FMB

Salaries for small building firms are soaring as a result of the growing skills shortage, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Commenting on the results of the FMB’s State of Trade Survey for Q1 2016, Brian Berry, chief executive of the FMB, says small firms are struggling to … [Read more...]

Stockport designers response to debt company’s website

Cheadle Hulme based Dawn Creative has won the contract to deliver a new, multi-device responsive website for Sale based accountants. Following a competitive pitch, Dawn Creative have been commissioned by Harrington Brooks to design a new, fully responsive website for their debt solutions … [Read more...]

Fred Perry House gets makeover

Fred Perry House, the Council’s Advice and Information Centre has been re-designed to make it even easier for you to access Council services. The traditional reception desk and ticket queuing system have been replaced with a modern new look including a self-service check-in, contemporary waiting … [Read more...]

Take a gander at this!

A Stockport focussed initiative to develop the employability skills of local students has been shortlisted in two categories at the Skills for Business Awards. Gander, which was launched in November 2015, builds mutually beneficial relationships between businesses, colleges and students. It … [Read more...]

Buzzards Over MAN in Hazel Grove

The recent planting of a new community orchard at the rear of MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd’s (MDT-UK) Headquarters in Hazel Grove has seen an increase in wildlife sightings in the area known locally as Mirrlees Fields. In addition to the planting of 20 mixed fruit trees and 40 hazel saplings, … [Read more...]

Chester races & Marketing Stockport – a winning combination!

As the flat season galloped into Chester, Marketing Stockport members were in high spirits this week at the first fixture of the season -  part of the Chester May Festival. Hosted by Marketing Stockport, 19 race-goers travelled in style, courtesy of Belle Vue Travel’s luxury coach, chauffeured by … [Read more...]

New Leader for Stockport Council

Yesterday’s local elections has resulted in the residents of Stockport getting a new leader of the Council. Labour Councillor Alex Ganotis takes over from former Lib Dem Council Leader Sue Derbyshire. The Council remains with no one party in overall control. Of the seats up for election, … [Read more...]

Amshire warn companies to guard against cyber attacks

An organisation’s computer systems - and the information they hold - can be compromised in many ways, perhaps through malicious or accidental actions, but invariably made possible due to a failure of having the right safeguards in place.  Stockport based Amshire have seen how cyber attacks can … [Read more...]

Is your business up for the awards challenge?

As applications for the 2106 Stockport Business Awards are gathering pace, is your business up for the challenge?   Now in their 5th year, entries for Stockport Business Awards close at the end of May but you’ve still got plenty of time to submit your application. The awards, organised by … [Read more...]

NK Theatre – a company of Superstars

NK Theatre Arts latest performance of Jesus Christ Superstar showed how many shining superstars make up the Stockport based community theatre company.  Running over 4 nights last week, each performance was packed full of emotion, energy and a staggering amount of talent. The original rock … [Read more...]