Following Prime Minister Andy Burnham's announcement of cuts to business rates for pubs, Stockport-based brewery and pub operator Robinsons Brewery has welcomed the support for the sector. The 20% cut to business rates for pub, social clubs and live music venues – described by the Prime Minister … [Read more...]
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Amshire eyes growth with new strategic appointment
Stockport-based Amshire IT Solutions has appointed a new Head of Client Strategy & Growth, as part of their continued investment in both their people and the service provided to their customers. Robert Gibbons brings more than 20 years of experience within the IT and Managed Services sector, … [Read more...]
Tickets on sale for 2026 Stockport Business Awards celebration evening
Founders, organisers and headline sponsors, CN Chartered Accountants have announced that tickets are now on sale for the celebration evening of this year's Stockport Business Awards. Taking place on 8 October from 6:00pm to 1:30am, at the exclusive event floor of Royal Nawaab Pyramid, … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How Stockport’s SMEs can trade with more confidence after a decade of Brexit change
Paul Richards, partner at the Stockport office of accountancy and business advisory group, Xeinadin, discusses how, 10 years on from the Brexit vote, SMEs in the borough are continuing to trade internationally. Ten years on from the Brexit referendum, and with more than 360,000 UK businesses … [Read more...]
Merseybay returns to Stockport for summer line-up of family fun
Merseybay is back to save summer as Stockport’s favourite free, town centre beach returns with an action-packed superhero takeover. Launching Saturday 25th July, this year’s beach will have a superhero makeover, complete with golden sand, beach huts, deckchairs and popular beach toys. Located … [Read more...]
Stockport Council Leader sets out borough’s investment needs in letter to new PM
Leader of Stockport Council, Cllr Mark Roberts, has written to new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, highlighting three priorities where investment is needed in the borough. The three areas Cllr Roberts has raised with the Prime Minister are: One of the key issues raised in the letter is council … [Read more...]
August engineering work to impact rail travel in Stockport
Rail passengers in Stockport and across Greater Manchester are being urged to plan journeys in advance ahead of engineering work taking place in August. Important track renewal is taking place on rail routes through Stockport, Tameside and High Peak this August, with no trains operating as work … [Read more...]
New documentary follows the reimagining of Manchester Airport’s chandeliers
The project to reimagine Manchester Airport's historic chandeliers that has seen them reinstalled as a new art installation in its new Terminal 2 has been captured in a documentary on the airport's YouTube Channel. Over the last three years the airport has undertaken a project to take one of the … [Read more...]
Residents urged to help protect green spaces from fires
Stockport Council is urging residents to take extra care when enjoying parks and open spaces across the borough this summer following moorland fires in the region. The recent hot and dry weather has increased the risk of fires spreading quickly, with incidents across the region highlighting the … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: How latest Windows 11 updates could improve productivity
Dave Taylor from Stockport-based Amshire IT explains Microsoft's latest updates to Windows 11, and how they could improve your business' productivity. Windows 11 has now been in use across many organisations for some time, and while it has proven to be a stable and secure operating system, it has … [Read more...]
Andy Burnham appoints new Cabinet
Andy Burnham, has appointed his new Cabinet after being made Prime Minister on 20th July, and set out his vision for his premiership. Speaking outside No 10 Downing Street, the former Greater Manchester Mayor outlined his government would begin work on a 10-year strategy for the UK, as well as … [Read more...]
Great Places Housing Group tops out at town centre affordable housing scheme
Great Places Housing Group and partners have come together to celebrate the topping out of its landmark £41 million Hatters Yard affordable housing scheme in Stockport town centre. Leader of Stockport Council, Cllr Mark Roberts, joined representatives from Great Places, Stockport Council, Homes … [Read more...]