Rock & roll hairstylists Tramp are behind a £250,000 investment to rejuvenate part of Stockport's historic Underbanks areas into a multi-use headquarters and have grand ambitions to lead a bohemian style regeneration of the area, which they have dubbed Stockport Soho. Tramp are working with … [Read more...]
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Vernon Building Society expands marketing team
The Vernon Building Society in Stockport has strengthened its marketing department with two new employees. Alexander Deakin is the new Marketing Manager, while Adam Pemberton joins as a Marketing Assistant. Alexander, 23, replaces Nathaniel Harwood and previously worked as an Advertising Sales … [Read more...]
Employers invited to register for Stockport Jobs Fair
The annual Stockport Jobs Fair is taking place on 25th September at Stockport Town Hall and leading local businesses – large and small – are invited to take part. The event, organised in partnership by Stockport Council and Jobcentre Plus, provides businesses with an opportunity to reach a wide … [Read more...]
Local young people to benefit from GM careers hub £500k
Tens of thousands of Greater Manchester’s young people are set to benefit from over £500,000 of investment through the GM Careers Hub, aimed at improving careers education and helping them identify the best career opportunities. The city-region will become one of just 20 ‘Careers Hubs’ across … [Read more...]
Reducing sickness absence in your business
The Business Growth Hub is looking at causes of sickness and ways of reducing sickness absence in the workplace. They are exploring the potential of developing a service which would help individuals who fall ill whilst at work, and who are at risk of long-term sickness absence, to return to … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Changing nature of recruitment
The changing nature of recruitment has rarely, if ever, been so relevant as we have seen disruption, challenges and changes to the business landscape. New ways of working are penetrating the workplace: remote and agile, flexible, no holiday forms, expected speed of service and a general race to … [Read more...]
New 10 point plan for Apprenticeship Levy
The Chartered Management Institute and British Chambers of Commerce have released a new 10-point plan to support Apprenticeship reforms and make the Apprenticeship Levy work best for everyone. 5 points of the plan call to Government to transform the skills landscape, listen to businesses, provide … [Read more...]
Public Consultation on £80m Bredbury Gateway Development
Greater Manchester based Quorum is hosting a public consultation ahead of submitting an outline planning application for a new Bredbury Gateway flagship development creating more than 2,500 jobs and investing £80m in the local area. The new Bredbury Gateway, on land next to Bredbury Industrial … [Read more...]
Gander Seeks Businesses in Stockport for Careers Event
Aquinas College, in conjunction with Gander Careers, is hosting a college wide career advice day and would like businesses in Stockport to get involved. On the 21st June, over 40 guest speakers from the world of business, and public sector, will deliver presentations on a wide range of career … [Read more...]
A Great Fresh Start for Stockport’s Weekly Job Club
The official launch of Fresh Start, Stockport's weekly job club, took place last week, where Stockport residents can get support in looking for jobs. Fresh Start welcomes anyone who needs help in finding a job. The job club takes place every Friday from 10am-3pm at First House, … [Read more...]
Why extending diversity measures is so important for Equity Housing
Encouraging diversity is a priority for many businesses including Stockport based Equity Housing Group. For Collette King, Chief Executive of Equity Housing Group, diversity has always been a number one priority throughout her entire career in the housing sector. So, it was only natural that when … [Read more...]
Business Investment in Stockport at all time high
Business investment in Stockport is at an all-time high, with deals on over one million square foot of commercial space completed during the past 12 months. Creating 2,060 new jobs and ensuring another 952 stay in Stockport for the future, the news comes as the town continues to undergo an exciting … [Read more...]