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Rail disruption across Greater Manchester

Rail disruption across Greater Manchester may affect passengers travelling across the region and into Yorkshire and the North East this weekend. Passengers are reminded to check before they travel as upgrades to the railway take place. On Saturday 16 June and Sunday 17 June Network Rail … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Buying a Business

Whatever your ambition, buying a business should be a pleasure, providing you have taken steps to ensure that your dream doesn't become a nightmare.  Having a vision and creating your business plan is a good place to start but there are steps to buying a business that you need to follow. Whether … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: The Shift to Social Recruiting

Social recruiting is all about advertising jobs, finding talent, and communicating with potential candidates and recruiters through social media channels and networks. It’s an evolving technique allowing companies to gain access to wider audiences for job positions and boost their profile as an … [Read more...]

Last Call for the Beechwood Butterfly Ball

There's still time for you, your business colleagues, family friends to have a great night out at the Beechwood Butterfly Ball.  Held in the majestic Principal Manchester, this year's Butterfly Ball is set to be the biggest fundraising event of the year as guests dress up in their finery and add a … [Read more...]

Midshire Cymru shortlisted for Best Professional Business

Local managed print service provider Midshire® Cymru has made the shortlist for Best Professional Business at the 2018 Bierkeller Business Awards, held in Wales. Hosted at Bierkeller’s Bavarian Bar in Cardiff on the evening of Thursday 14th June, the awards will bring together businesses and … [Read more...]

Stockport students launch recruitment campaign

A group of Stockport students have launched a summer recruitment video campaign to showcase what a future path with Stockport College could look like. Launched to attract new students to the college, following a successful merger with Trafford College earlier this year, the campaign will highlight … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: How can I protect my tenants from asbestos?

It's a question that is asked by many commercial landlords - how can I protect my tenants from asbestos - who have a legal duty to ensure that tenants in their properties are protected from the risks of asbestos exposure. The obligations include taking reasonable steps to ascertain whether or not … [Read more...]

Mayor appoints Greater Manchester night-time adviser

As Stockport is benefiting from a £1billion programme of investment and nurturing a night-time economy, a night-time adviser has been unveiled for Greater Manchester. Greater Manchester Mayor has appointed Warehouse Project and Parklife founder Sacha Lord as the region's first-ever night-time … [Read more...]

Vernon signs up for Smile for a Mile scheme

Stockport’s Vernon Building Society is the first business to sign up for the council's Smile for a Mile scheme. A total of 36 schools in Stockport have now signed up to the national Daily Mile campaign, which has been rebranded as Smile for a Mile in Stockport’s schools. Smile for a Mile involves … [Read more...]

Leader of Stockport Council begins 3rd term in office

Following the local elections in May, leader of Stockport Council, Cllr Alex Ganotis, looks ahead as he starts his third year in office.  “I begin by paying tribute to the work of Councillors and Council staff over the last two years to both communicate and address the challenges facing Stockport. … [Read more...]

Centre stage for staff at Life Leisure awards

Employees at Stockport not-for-profit sports and leisure company Life Leisure have been recognised in an extra-special awards ceremony. Life Leisure, which manages 12 sports and leisure facilities in and around the town, hosted a gala event at Colshaw Hall in Cheshire. It was an opportunity to … [Read more...]

Call to Action for National Clean Air Day

Ahead of National Clean Air Day on 21st June, Stockport Council is calling on its residents to take action on air pollution. The Council is encouraging residents to make a personal pledge at www.tfgm.com/air to help tackle poor air quality in the borough. Poor air quality is one of the most … [Read more...]