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Stockport Council to get first tranche of £250m UK pothole fund

Potholes may soon be a hazard of the past across Stockport as the Government has revealed where the first £50m of funding will be allocated under its Pothole Action Fund outlined in last month’s Budget. The cash will be used to fix 943,000 potholes on the UK's local roads this year. It is the … [Read more...]

DISC profiling has designs on recruitment

A Stockport based design company is a shining example of a DISC behavioural profile case study, having improved their recruitment methods after taking part in a DISC profiling session. DISC, a behaviour assessment tool, is based on the DISC theory of psychologist William Moulton Marston. It … [Read more...]

Midshire achieves second Microsoft Partner Network competency

Office technology and IT service provider Midshire has achieved its second Microsoft Partner Network competency. Midshire has recently completed the necessary assessments to be named a Silver Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions Provider, adding to its Authorised Education Partner status. To … [Read more...]

Stockport health & social care providers pledge to work together

Senior leaders from the organisations providing health and social care services in Stockport have entered into a brand new working arrangement, by signing an agreement to work as a Multi-specialty Community Provider (MCP).  Stockport Together represents NHS Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group, … [Read more...]

Support aired for Stockport’s BID for a BID

As Stockport’s campaign gathers support, Imagine FM have aired the ambitions of Vision Stockport for a Business Improvement District in the town centre. Following an event at Robinson’s Brewery Visitors’ Centre, BID consultant Giles Semper from the means, reported that 78% of those questioned … [Read more...]

New opportunities for businesses investing in EV Charging

Electric Vehicle Charging could create an additional revenue stream for many business owners while contributing to the CSR policy and providing a service to the community. Latest data, according to figures from Next Green Car, report that there are now more than 53,000 plug-in cars and vans in … [Read more...]

Success for Stockport’s Vernon Building Society Brass Band

Following ‘champion’ success in the North West Area 1st Section competition, the Vernon Building Society Brass Band has qualified for the National Finals.  This accolade will see the Poynton-based band attend the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain at Cheltenham Racecourse this … [Read more...]

2016 STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS NOW OPEN FOR ENTRY

Stockport Business Awards, an event organised by local accountancy practice Clarke Nicklin, is now celebrating its 5th year having initially been set up by the firm in 2012. This year’s awards are now open for business and entry forms can be downloaded online at … [Read more...]

Stockport Surveyor’s Drone Saves Time and Money

A Stockport firm’s investment in the latest technology has saved time and money as the team of Chartered Surveyors can call upon their in-house pilot to inspect out-of-reach property areas.   Remote controlled drones have become commonplace in news reporting; the practical uses of drones are … [Read more...]

Xero Cyber Crime event will systemise your business!

Hallidays are offering a free, three-in-one event for fellow Stockport based businesses. Time is a critical factor in most businesses. This event will teach you how to manage your financial accounts more effectively, release you from the ever-increasing worry of cyber-crime and teach you how to … [Read more...]