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Consultation Closing on Regeneration of Stockport Town Centre West

The Consultation period regarding the regeneration of 130 acres of brownfield land in the heart of Stockport - Stockport  Town Centre West - under a Mayoral Development Corporation is closing this Sunday, 10th March. To create the new green urban village, the Greater Manchester Mayor has decided to … [Read more...]

Stockport Council Tax to Increase by 2.75%

Stockport Council Tax is to rise by 2.75% for the financial year 2019/20 as the Council work to manage savings of £6.744m. Although a smaller increase than previously planned, a 2.75% Council Tax increase will result in a rise of £43.94 for an average Band D property – the lowest rise for five … [Read more...]

£1.9m Fund Boosts Apprenticeships Across Greater Manchester

A £1.9m fund is set to help small businesses across Stockport and the wider city-region in a bid to boost opportunities for apprenticeships across Greater Manchester. The £1.9m support package, launched as part of National Apprenticeship Week (4- 8 March), will provide the tools and funding needed … [Read more...]

North West allocated £281m from £1.6b Stronger Towns Fund

The North West is to get £281m of funding as part of the government's £1.6billion Stronger Towns Fund designed to boost growth. The Stronger Towns Fund will be targeted at places that have not shared in the proceeds of growth in the same way as more prosperous parts of the … [Read more...]

Same Great Taste, Fresh New Look for Dizzy Blonde

Stockport based family owned Robinsons Brewery has revealed a fresh new look for Dizzy Blonde, one of their best-selling cask ales, and trialling ‘Chilled Dizzy’ designed to give drinker’s a ‘cooler’ cask experience. In addition to a sizzling summer, 2018 also brought heat for Dizzy Blonde which … [Read more...]

Stockport Entrepreneur Lily Shippen Expands with Leeds Office

New contracts have been the driving factor for Stockport born Lily Shippen Recruitment to open a third office in the heart of Leeds on East Parade, giving further scope for growth in the Yorkshire region. Lily Shippen Recruitment, launched in 2017 by specialist recruiter Lily Shippen, places high … [Read more...]

Seashell Trust Launch Swiss Cycling Challenge

Stockport based Seashell Trust has launched it's Swiss Cycling Challenge - a gruelling five-day, 300 mile international cycle ride taking place in September. Around 80 intrepid road cyclists gathered among the superstars and supercars at the Aston Martin showroom in Wilmslow to discover what they … [Read more...]

Stockport Campaign to Attract 100 Care Workers

A home care company in Stockport has relaunched a campaign to attract more care workers in line with an increase in demand.   Following the success of last year’s campaign, ‘You Can Care’, Home Instead Senior Care, is looking to recruit 100 caregivers to join its team.  Skills for Care, a trusted … [Read more...]

IN Accountancy issue Brexit VAT Update

While you may be rather bored of Brexit dominating the news at present, Stockport based IN Accountancythought it important to try to cut through the noise and give you some really clear bullet points on how a ‘no deal’ Brexit might impact you, particularly relating to your VAT processes if you … [Read more...]