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BUSINESSES ENCOURAGED TO BECOME DEMENTIA FRIENDS

Stockport Council is encouraging businesses across the borough to take part in the national ‘Dementia – Be a Friend’ campaign. The campaign, launched by Public Health England and the Alzehimer’s Society and supported by the Council and partners, aims to help people develop … [Read more...]

HALLIDAYS MONTHLY NEWSWIRE – LATEST BUSINESS & TAX NEWS

Hallidays have published the latest monthly newswire designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax issues. In this edition read about new rules for retailers, deliberate defaulters named by HMRC and many more interesting points. New rules for retailers From 13 June 2014 retailers … [Read more...]

PURE INNOVATIONS LAUNCH WELLBEING CHARTER IN STOCKPORT

Pure Innovations are being funded by Stockport Borough Council to implement the workplace wellbeing charter in businesses across Stockport. It is relevant to all businesses, no matter how big or small they are, as long as they employ staff and can demonstrate their commitment to the health and … [Read more...]

PROGRAMME LAUNCHED TO GET STUDENTS ON THEIR BIKES

Schools & colleges across Greater Manchester are to receive cycle infrastructure improvements as part of £20 million scheme launched this week that will see one million pounds spent on cycling facilities at schools & colleges across Greater Manchester to encourage more students to get … [Read more...]

A CUT AHEAD FOR MILLAR LANDSCAPES

A Stockport landscape company has stepped up to the mark to help Stockport Council cut grass verges in the Borough following an unusual growth spurt caused by the recent warm, wet weather lead to the Councils maintenance teams falling behind. Millar Landscapes (in action left)  volunteered … [Read more...]

GREEN PM TURNS ELEVATIONS RESTAURANT GREEN

To celebrate their 4th year in business Green Project Management hosted a dinner at Stockport College 'Elevations' Restaurant for 30 of their clients and colleagues who they considered to have made a valuable contribution towards their business growth in the last year. Elevations Restaurant is … [Read more...]

THE BIG STOCKPORT EVENT NOW OPEN FOR ENTRIES

The BIG STOCKPORT EVENT series is Stockport's only annual mass participation, family friendly event series and is now open for entries! Managed and delivered by LifeLEISURE and now in its 3rd year, the BIG STOCKPORT EVENT series was established to build on the legacy of the LOndon Olympic games, … [Read more...]

COUNCIL EMPLOYEE NAMED ‘HEAT HERO’

Clare Redfern from Stockport Council has been named a national Heat Hero by fuel poverty charity National Energy Action (NEA), for her contribution to tackling fuel poverty in Stockport. The Heat Hero Awards, supported by ScottishPower, recognise individuals across England and Wales who have gone … [Read more...]

HEALTHY WATERWAYS TRUST CREATE VISION FOR STOCKPORT’S MERSEY

Mersey Flow Stockport 2014 - a project being championed by the Healthy Waterways Trust - is holding an open meeting at Stockport Plaza on 3rd April. Chaired by Prof. Peter Batey, the Trust is celebrating and exploring the assets of our river, in the town where the River Mersey begins and is … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT’S ICONIC LANDMARKS SWITCH OFF FOR ‘EARTH HOUR’

Stockport Council is supporting Earth Hour 2014 by switching off external lighting on two large town centre landmarks:  the Viaduct and Stockport Town Hall. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Earth Hour 2014 will take place for one hour from 8.30pm on Saturday 29th March. The WWF is asking … [Read more...]

RECYCLING BLUNDER COSTS THOUSANDS

A resident’s recycling blunder has cost Stockport Council nearly £2,000 and has undone the good recycling work of residents. Last week a sharps box containing used syringes was put in a green bin, because of the hazardous nature this contaminated the entire ten ton load of food and … [Read more...]