Stockport College's Commercial team ran their first Construction Employer networking event at Robinsons Brewery new visitor centre on Thursday 18th April, sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland. Its aim was to encourage employers within the construction industry to network and to promote … [Read more...]
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MORTGAGE LENDING UP 9% IN MARCH
Gross mortgage lending was up by 9% on February's figures, according to statistics released today by The Council of Mortgage Lenders. The CML estimates that total gross mortgage lending increased to £11.6 billion in March, 9% higher than February’s gross lending figure of … [Read more...]
WORK TO BEGIN ON FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCHEME
Work is due to begin on the construction of a new flood alleviation scheme in Marple Bridge commissioned by Stockport Council. Investigations by the Council into flooding incidents at the site highlighted the need for an additional surface water drainage system. The new system has been … [Read more...]
GRAND CENTRAL MULTI-STORY – FUNDS SECURED
The multi-story car park, planned as an integral part of the redevelopment plans for Stockport's Grand Central, is a step nearer this week. Canada Life, providers of insurance and wealth management, and construction company Muse Developments have agreed a way forward for funding so that work can … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT CATERING COMPANY EXPANDS BY A THIRD
Stockport catering equipment supplier Stephensons is expanding and investing £500,000 in it's Buxton Road based showroom. Stephensons, an independent catering equipment supplier with over 140 years experience of the catering and hospitality industry is increasing its catering and … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLLEGE LAUNCHES CONSTRUCTION TRADE NETWORK EVENT
Stockport College are running the first Construction networking event at Robinsons Brewery new visitor centre on Thursday 18th April, sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland. See below for details. … [Read more...]
MORTGAGE SCHEME OFFERS HELP TO FIRST-TIME BUYERS
Stockport Council has approved plans to help first-time buyers and give the housing market a boost with a new mortgage scheme. On 2nd April the Council’s Executive approved the plans for the ‘Local Authority Mortgage Scheme’ (LAMS) to assist first-time buyers to get onto … [Read more...]
AGREED NEXT STEPS FOR REGENERATION OF BRINNINGTON
Stockport Council’s Executive has agreed the next steps for the regeneration of Brinnington, which includes plans for 292 new homes and new high quality, accessible sport and leisure facilities. New leisure facilities will be provided at a more central location, replacing the Life … [Read more...]
UK HOUSE PRICES ANNUAL INCREASE
Despite a slight conflict between 2 building societies, UK house prices are reportedly up on the same time last year. Building Society Nationwide have reported the outlook for the housing market was "unusually uncertain" as UK house prices in March were up 0.8% from a year earlier, according to … [Read more...]
SPEEDY HIRE WINS £6M NATIONAL GRID CONTRACT
Cheshire based Speedy Hire Plc, the UK’s largest provider of tool and equipment for hire and associated services, has agreed a 3 year contract to supply National Grid worth up to £6m a year. Speedy Hire is a client of Stockport based Fairhurst Estates Limited, who manage their … [Read more...]
EHL INGREDIENTS EXPANDS REDDISH FACILITIES
EHL Ingredients, Broadstone Industrial Estate, Reddish, is looking to buy a new warehouse facility in the area. Following extensive growth in 2012, the company requires between 6,000 sq. ft. and 10,000 sq. ft. to house ingredient blending machines, as well as suitable storage space for packaging … [Read more...]
£30m FUNDING HELPS SMALL CONSTRUCTORS BUILD BIGGER CREDIT
A pilot scheme to help small and sole trader construction businesses secure credit from B&Q and Screwfix stores via their TradeUK credit scheme has kicked off following government backing of £30 million. Customers of B&Q TradePoint and Screwfix, part of the Kingfisher Group, … [Read more...]