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STOCKPORT LAUNCH ‘JOBS WITH TRAINING’

Stockport Council has launched a new ‘Jobs with Training’ programme to provide financial support for employers when they recruit unemployed 18-24 year olds. Open to all Stockport employers looking to recruit staff on a permanent basis, the scheme - part of the Greater Manchester … [Read more...]

AVENSURE ADVISE ON NEW HEALTH & SAFETY POSTER LEGISLATION

Avensure are advising businesses that as from April 6th 2014, employers have a legal obligation to display the newer 2009 Health & Safety Posters prominently in their workplace. Stockport based Health & Safety and Employment Advisors Avensure are warning that failure to comply is a breach … [Read more...]

EQUITY FOUNDATION 1ST YEAR ANNIVERSARY

On Tuesday 4th February, the Equity Foundation invited its friends, partners and colleagues to join them in celebrating its first year of serving as a community foundation. Covering South Manchester, Trafford & Stockport; the Equity Foundation has managed to invest over £165,000 in … [Read more...]

LATEST – ROADWORKS UPDATE FOR STOCKPORT

Below is a list of the latest road works in Stockport:  The Council will be resurfacing part of the carriageway on St Aldates, between approximately Highfield Avenue and number 1 St Aldates. The work is due to start on 12th February and is expected to take up to 5 days to complete. … [Read more...]

LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW

This weeks Stockport Express is out now at your local newsagent. Two pages on business news including a story on Stockport based and international brand Canterbury of New Zealand, who have been announced as the new kit supplier to the Irish Rugby Football Union. Plus students get jobs at Manchester … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COLLEGE LAUNCH COMPETITION FOR ENTERPRISING STUDENTS

Stockport College are launching the Stockport College Enterprise Society. Following the success of the 'Reclaimers' - a group of innovative Stockport students - at the Nacue Innovation Fund final, the College are launching a competition for all students at Stockport College.   Left: the … [Read more...]

FANCY A CHALLENGE IN 2014 ?

Feeling energetic in 2014 - why not challenge yourself with a run, swim or cycle (or all 3 !) for theSeashell Trust in Cheadle Hulme. So if you fancy taking on Lake Windermere, the Manchester 10k or a 60 mile cycle around Cheshire and Derbyshire then see below for entry details. … [Read more...]

BRITISH CHAMBER of TRADE ISSUE SURVEY TO UK BUSINESSES

The British Chambers of Commerce and the Accredited Chamber of Commerce Network have distributed a survey to UK businesses to help them to understand the issues and challenges facing business today.   The organisations support and advise businesses as they seek out and develop new … [Read more...]

UNIVERSITY APPLICANTS REACH RECORD HIGH

Figures released by UCAS show that the number of 18-year olds in England applying to university has reached a record high. The application rate for 18-year-olds in England has increased to its highest ever level of 34.8%. The rate of disadvantaged young people in England has also increased to its … [Read more...]

LifeLEISURE SET TO GET STOCKPORT MOVING WITH actiSPORT

Stockport residents are being encouraged to get moving with £17,000 of National Lottery funding. The cash, awarded to Marketing Stockport member lifeLEISURE through Sport England, will fund a pioneering project called ActiSPORT, which will give 100 local residents the chance to take part in … [Read more...]