Stockport has once again retained its Purple Flag accreditation, recognising the town centre's dynamic, secure, and vibrant evening and night-time economy. The Purple Flag scheme aims to raise the standard and broaden the appeal of town and city centres between the hours of 5pm to 5am. This … [Read more...]
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Nominations open for 2025 Made In Stockport Awards
The annual awards celebrating creative businesses, makers and artisans, and independent businesses across Stockport have opened for nominations. The Made in Stockport Awards were started by Aqua Design Group in 2021 to promote and support creatives across the town. Now in their fourth year in … [Read more...]
Dawn Creative’s branding maintains the mystique for Dear Sailor
In 2023, Dawn Creative was given the task of shaping the brand for Manchester cocktail bar, Dear Sailor, which celebrated its first anniversary in December 2024. Inspired by the speakeasies of prohibition-era Japan, Dear Sailor’s vibe was intended to be one of secrecy, excitement, and a touch of … [Read more...]
C&C put service in the spotlight at restaurant awards
Stockport-based insurance brokers, C&C, sponsored the Service Excellence category at the Restaurant Association Gala Dinner and Awards, which took place at the iconic Savoy Hotel, in London. The prestigious Gala Dinner is a highlight of the year for the hospitality industry, bringing together … [Read more...]
Sales team grows at Stockport ingredients supplier
Stockport food ingredients supplier, EHL Ingredients, has announced a new appointment to its sales team as it gears up for expansion. Clevina Dsouza (pictured) joins the team as Sales Administrator, reporting into joint MD, Tasneem Alonzo, and will support the five-strong sales team. She joins … [Read more...]
Azets warns of rising employments costs facing North West hospitality sector
Hospitality firms in the North West could be facing the most arduous financial challenges since the pandemic, according to UK top 10 accountancy and advisory firm Azets. The industry, including food and beverage, accommodation, travel and tourism and entertainment and recreation, is particularly … [Read more...]
Azets advises bakery business seeking rescue deal
Azets, the UK top ten accounting and advisory firm, alongside Brabners Solicitors, has been advising the fourth-generation family bakery, Oddie's, as it seeks to secure a rescue deal. The Lancashire-based family business risks closure of all of its 13 locations after sale of the business fell … [Read more...]
Stockport catering supplies business to invest in eCommerce
Stockport-based catering supplies business, Stephensons has partnered with an eCommerce consultancy to enhance its offering to customers. The fifth-generation family-run firm has appointed Manchester-based PushON to help modernise its sales approach and expand its digital and eCommerce presence. … [Read more...]
Planning approval for Royal Nawaab plans for Stockport Pyramid
Stockport Council has granted planning permission for the town's iconic Pyramid to be converted into a luxurious hospitality space. Royal Nawaab will repurpose the former office building into the Manchester-founded Indian restaurant group's biggest and most luxurious destination, adding to its … [Read more...]
New study shows Stockport in top 10 cities and towns with the cosiest pubs
Research by GG.co.uk has found Stockport ranked ninth in the UK for having some of the cosiest pubs of towns and cities of over 100,000 people. GG.co.uk created a list of the best-rated pubs with fireplaces in 73 major UK town and city. They analysed Google ratings and pub information available … [Read more...]
Legislation introduced to cut business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties
Draft legislation has been published that will see retail, hospitality and leisure properties see their business rates permanently cut from 2026. The Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill will introduce new permanently lower multipliers for retail, hospitality and leisure … [Read more...]
Romiley Italian restaurant secures American Express grant funding
The Italian, Romiley is among the independent restaurants in London and Greater Manchester to have secured a share of £220,000 grant funding from a grant scheme backed by American Express. The scheme, now in its third year, is run by the International Downtown Association (IDA) Foundation in … [Read more...]
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