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Greater Manchester bus consultation receives over 8000 responses

The consultation on Greater Manchester’s proposed bus franchising scheme has closed after receiving over 8000 responses since opening in October 2019. Market research agency Ipsos MORI is analysing the responses from businesses and members of the public on the proposed changes to the bus … [Read more...]

Stockport climbs 23 places in Sustainable Growth Index

Stockport has risen 23 places in this year’s Sustainable Growth Index, compiled by business advisory firm Grant Thornton, placing the borough in the top 30% of UK local authorities. While the league table’s top places were dominated by areas in the South of England, Stockport was one of only four … [Read more...]

North West gained 11,000 new businesses in 2019

A survey by insolvency and restructuring trade body R3 shows that the number of businesses in North West England grew during 2019, with 11,000 more companies opening than closing. In December 2019, there were 380,000 active businesses in the region, an increase of 21% since 2015; this is slightly … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas and a very happy and healthy new year!

The team here at Marketing Stockport would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy new year and than you for your support. We are proud to support, promote and connect Stockport's vibrant business community, especially at a time when Stockport is attracting major investment and … [Read more...]

Bank of England stress tests proposed for risks of climate change

The Bank of England has published a discussion paper to set out its proposals for stress testing the UK’s financial institutions' resilience to climate-related risks. The framework will form the basis of the 2021 Biennial Exploratory Scenario (BES). This stress test will examine how the largest … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Set goals to achieve your New Year’s resolution

As we start thinking about what changes we would like to make in our lives and businesses in 2020, Stockport-based accountants and business advisors, Hallidays, share their advice for setting goals and making them stick. Why set goals? Top-level athletes, successful people, and high achievers … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Broadgrove planning on expansion

Stockport based Broadgrove Planning and Development have expanded their team and appointed Jack Appleton as Principal Planner. Established by Richard Walters and Andy McMullan in July 2018, Jack joins Broadgrove as the planning advisors prepare for growth in a buoyant property market. With … [Read more...]