Two experts with more than half a century of experience in the financial services industry have joined Stockport based Together as the lender widens its distribution network. Marylen Edwards is its new key account manager in the South, while Russell Harvey joins as a specialist underwriter … [Read more...]
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Expert Opinion: HSE Welding Safety Changes and Guidance
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have issued welding safety changes and guidance. They are advising employers and business owners to review their risk assessments. Controls must be adequate to reduce risks to health. Health & Safety professional expert Michelle Hay explains more: … [Read more...]
New bridge for Stockport town centre
CAMPAIGNERS have spoken of their delight after a plan to build a new bridge over the M60 linking Heaton Norris with Stockport Town Centre was given the green light. Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) considered a total of 15 new Bee Network cycling and waking schemes, with a combined … [Read more...]
LSH Auto UK celebrates three years in business
LSH Auto UK, part of the world’s largest Mercedes-Benz retail group (LSH International), is celebrating three years in business as it prepares to open Europe's largest site in Stockport. Officially beginning in July 2016, with the purchase of existing sites from the Mercedes-Benz Retail Group … [Read more...]
Win for Stockport Hatters brochure at Advantage Group Awards
Leading North West promotional merchandise company, Stockport based Hatters are celebrating after a win at the Advantage Group brochure launch event for ‘Cover Design of the Year’. Hosted at the 4-star Georgian country house hotel Sopwell House, the Advantage Group brochure launch takes place … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Getting the most out of social media for business
Social media can be a very powerful tool in a company's marketing strategy but do you know how to get the most out of social media for business? We sat down with Stockport creative Aqua Design Group to talk about the pros and cons of a variety of social media platforms. LinkedIn For a platform … [Read more...]
Belle Vue boss swaps four wheels for two wheels
Stockport transport company Belle Vue's boss Phil Hitchen swapped four wheels for two to cycle from his Greater Manchester home to Blackpool and back in aid of the hospital where he was once treated for cancer. Phil, aged 53, managing director of Stockport-based bus and coach hire firm Belle Vue … [Read more...]
HMRC issue Making Tax Digital Stakeholder Comms Pack
HMRC have provided stakeholders with Making Tax Digital information to support businesses that need to make the transition to digital VAT business record keeping and submission of VAT returns using MTD-compatible software from 1 April 2019. Most VAT-registered businesses with a taxable … [Read more...]
Microbrewery opening at Manchester Airport
The UK’s first airport microbrewery is set to open at the newly extended terminal 2 at Manchester Airport where beer produced on site will be available to passengers. Joseph Holt brewery and The Restaurant Group are opening The Bridgewater Exchange pub, the venue for Europe’s first … [Read more...]
Stockport’s flagship Aurora Business Park Fully Let
Aurora Business Park, created by Stockport Council as part of the £1 billion investment taking place across the town, has transformed a once derelict 18-acre site alongside the M60 into a thriving, high spec 145,000 sq ft industrial park. Businesses across the borough told the council … [Read more...]
Stockport businesses encouraged to support digital skills in schools
Stockport businesses are being encouraged to lead the digital skills revolution across the Northern Powerhouse and Greater Manchester by supporting digital skills training in Stockport primary schools. It's never too early to teach young people digital skills - so believes John Goodier, Google … [Read more...]
Equity Housing Group secure £55m refinancing package
Equity Housing Group, based in Stockport, has secured a £55m refinancing package to build more than 800 homes over the next five years. Equity’s lender NatWest has agreed to extend the term of an existing £20m loan and add £35m in additional debt. Equity manages and builds a range of … [Read more...]