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UK: Central spending round gives big boost to local communities

According to a government report, Councils across England are set to receive the biggest year-on-year?real?terms increase in funding for almost a decade. The Chancellor confirmed? local authorities can expect to see the funding they have access to now rise in real terms by an estimated 4.3% in … [Read more...]

Residence Nil Rate Band: Has It Made A Difference?

The Residence Nil Rate Band (RNRB) is an additional inheritance tax allowance which can be utilised by those who have a residential property and wish to leave this to their direct descendants. This includes children, grandchildren, stepchildren and even widows, widowers and civil partners of … [Read more...]

Technological evolution – the challenge for business leaders

A great deal has been written about how automation and artificial intelligence will disrupt traditional business models, demonstrated brilliantly at Marketing Stockport's monthly event by Starkey Hearing Technologies. Business leaders need to steer the conversation in the right direction and … [Read more...]

Huge crowds visit Stockport’s first 3-day Food & Drink Festival

Organised jointly by Market Place Europe, Merseyway, Totally Stockport and Stockport Council, Stockport's first Food & drink Festival featured celebrity and local chefs, a fantastic selection of culinary favourites from across the world and an a la carte menu of entertainment - all proving to be … [Read more...]

Mayoral Development Corporation launches in Stockport

Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham along with cabinet members and officers from Stockport Council, have launched the region’s first Mayoral Development Corporation – MDC - and the first such initiative in the UK to focus on a town centre. Through the MDC, development sites can be unlocked to … [Read more...]

C&C Insurance Brokers support staff affected by cancer

C&C Insurance Brokers, based in Romiley, Stockport, are taking part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning to help to raise much needed funds in memory of the company’s founder. Mr Peter Cooke sadly passed away last year from cancer in 2018.  Peter's son, Malcolm Cooke, managing director of … [Read more...]

TV presenter Jenny Powell to host 2019 Stockport Business Awards

Stockport Business Awards organisers Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants are thrilled to announce TV Presenter Jenny Powell will once again host the awards dinner on Thursday 10th October for the third year running. Jenny started her career back in 1985 and was one of the presenters of Top of … [Read more...]

Hundreds of jobs on offer at Stockport Jobs Fair

THE annual Stockport Jobs Fair is returning for 2019, giving jobseekers the opportunity to meet a number of high profile local employers, who are all looking to fill a variety of roles. The Jobs Fair is free to attend and takes place on Tuesday, September 24 between 10am and 2pm at Stockport Town … [Read more...]

Stockport: Cheadle to benefit from new Towns Fund

Cheadle in Stockport has been announced as one of a 100 towns across England to benefit from a £3.6 billion Towns Fund. The 100 places invited to develop proposals for a new generation of multi-million-pound Town Deals have been announced by Local Government Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick … [Read more...]

Exciting changes as Peak Translations announces expansion plans

Following a clutch of business wins over recent months, many of which work into multiple languages, Peak Translations have expanded the team enabling them to take advantage of their skills in managing multilingual projects. As a result of this growth, they have recently taken on a part-time … [Read more...]

Stockport town centre west consultation ends today

Stockport Council's public consultation on a draft Regeneration masterplan which sets out plans for up to 3,500 new homes in Stockport Town Centre West, closes today, Friday 6th September. As well as documents for public review, the consultation period included drop-in sessions in the centre of … [Read more...]

LSH Auto Stockport hot off the grid at VIP launch

Invited guests from Stockport's vibrant business community joined Stockport Councillors, officers, LSH Auto Stockport customers and the LSH Auto team to celebrate the opening of the prestigious new dealership from LSH Auto UK -  one of the largest Mercedes-Benz retailers in Europe. It is the … [Read more...]