Stockport Council is hosting a workshop to explore the economic considerations of a food plan currently being developed for the borough. A Food Plan sets out how a local authority will tackle food poverty locally and how to ensure healthy food is affordable and accessible for all parts of … [Read more...]
News for: Food & Drink
Single-use plastics ban to take effect from October 2023
A wide range of single-use plastic products will be banned for use in England from October 2023, the Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has announced. Following a public consultation last year, the 2020 ban on plastic cotton buds, drinks stirrers and straws will be extended to include larger … [Read more...]
Stockport bakery gifts £5,000 to local charity Christmas appeal
Kingsmill bakery in Stockport have supported Cheadle based charity the Together Trust with a £5000 donation to their Together for Christmas appeal. On top of the donation, the bakery also brought crates full of bread, golden pancakes and blueberry pancakes for the young people that the charity … [Read more...]
Alcohol duty frozen until August 2023
A freeze in alcohol duty is to remain in place until 1st August 2023, the government has confirmed, before a simplified system for taxing alcohol takes effect. Alcohol duty had been due to rise from February 2023, but the decision has been made to cancel the rise in order to provide further … [Read more...]
Launch date announced for new fan zone at Edgeley Park
Stockport County Football Club has announced that its new fan zone, County Courtyard, will open on 17th December ahead the Hatters' game versus Gillingham. Situated outside the Cheadle End at the club's Edgeley Park stadium, the County Courtyard will offer a family-friendly environment to add to … [Read more...]
Mercedes-Benz of Stockport and Harvey Nichols host luxury Christmas event
LSH Auto has partnered with Harvey Nichols and a number of local artisan stall holders to host a luxury Christmas event this week at their Stockport Mercedes-Benz dealership. Mercedes-Benz of Stockport, the dealer group’s flagship showroom, will be transformed into a winter wonderland from 4pm to … [Read more...]
Fan zone at Edgeley Park gets planning green light
Plans for a new fan zone at Stockport County's Edgeley Park stadium have been approved by councillors. Proposals aim to ease congestion around club grounds as match attendance continues to grow. The dedicated fan zone, dubbed County Courtyard, will be able to cater for up to 1,500 fans, thanks to … [Read more...]
Clarke Nicklin advise on Cheshire Cheese Company sale
Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants have acted as advisors on the recent sale of Macclesfield-based The Cheshire Cheese Company. A Clarke Nicklin client since the business was first established, The Cheshire Cheese Company has now been acquired by Nantwich-based family-owned cheese producer, … [Read more...]
Runaway Brewery makes move to Stockport
Manchester craft brewers, Runaway Brewery, have announced a move to Stockport town centre in 2023 and will open a pop-up tap room at their new site in December. The new premises at Crossley House on Astley Street will house a new brewery with dedicated tap room and bottle shop from early next … [Read more...]
Foundational Economy Innovation Fund launched to help Greater Manchester businesses trial new ideas
Greater Manchester businesses operating in the 'foundational' or 'everyday' economy can take advantage of a new fund to allow them to trial new ideas. Sectors of the economy including adult social care, early education, childcare, retail, and leisure and hospitality are all eligible to benefit … [Read more...]
Made in Stockport Awards 2022 celebrate the town’s creativity
The 2022 winners of the Made in Stockport Awards have been revealed at a ceremony which took place at the Produce Hall in the town's historic marketplace. Started online in 2021 by Stockport creative agency Aqua Design Group, the awards sought to showcase businesses in the town that were needing … [Read more...]
Automation technology gives productivity and turnover boost to Stockport food manufacturer
A specialist food manufacturer in Stockport has experienced a boost in productivity and is forecasting a 30% increase in turnover after investing in automation technology with the support of the Made Smarter programme. Firstplay Dietary Foods makes a range of low protein products for people with … [Read more...]
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