The Seashell Trust have issued their Summer newsletter with updates of past events and news of great things to look forward to this summer. The newsletter includes an introduction from Dominic Timmer, Head of Fundraising: "Dear Supporter, As the children and young adults … [Read more...]
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COMPANY PLEAD GUILTY TO FLYPOSTING OFFENCES
A Stockport business pleaded guilty to flyposting offences at Stockport Magistrates Court on Wednesday 24th July. Nikamo Ltd, trading as Fit4Less in Stanley Green, Stockport pleaded guilty to 25 counts of flyposting. The company was fined £750 with costs of £250, plus a £75 … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT CHOIR HOSTS 75th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT
The Manchester Airport Choir is celebrating 75 years of Manchester with a special anniversary charity concert at the Bridgewater Hall in aid of Medcare, the airport’s charity partner. Tickets are available now for the concert which will take place on September 7 from 7.30pm, with special … [Read more...]
FLOOD ALLEVIATION SCHEME IN ROMILEY AND ROADWORKS UPDATE
Work is due to begin on the construction of a new flood alleviation scheme in Romiley commissioned by Stockport Council. Investigations by the Council into flooding incidents at Dingle Hollow highlighted the need for the renewal of the existing masonry culverted watercourse. The work … [Read more...]
MP VISITS YOUNG PEOPLE ON THE APPRENTICE PLACEMENT SCHEME
Andrew Stunell MP has been checking out Werneth High School students working on the school’s 'Young Apprentice Placement' scheme designed to help pupils from years 9, 10 and 11 to prepare for the world of work. The MP for Hazel Grove is campaigning to get many more apprenticeships … [Read more...]
NEW STOCKPORT COLLEGE RESTAURANT REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
Demolition work has begun at Stockport College’s student-run training restaurant - which is to be completely rebuilt over the summer - and replaced with 'Elevations', a new £1.2M training facility situated on the second floor of the former Student Union building. The aim is to … [Read more...]
HOP ON THE APPRENTICESHIP BUS IN STOCKPORT!
The National Apprenticeships Team have teamed up with the Chamber of Commerce and Key 103 to promote the opportunities available to young people in the area. The team will be on the Key 103 Bus will be calling at Stockport town centre next Wednesday -31st July. Come and visit us between 11.30 and … [Read more...]
PASSENGER NUMBERS CONTINUE TO RISE AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT
Manchester Airport saw 2.1 million passengers use the airport during June 2013, according to figures released today. This was a rise of 4.1% when compared to June 2012, and marks a 13th consecutive month of year on year growth for the gateway to the North. Figures released this month by the … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW
In the businesses section this week The 100:100 apprenticeship campaign launched this month - many Stockport businesses have embraced the initiative and taken on apprentices. Aldi bosses have guaranteed 14, Aquinas College two, Cheshire Scaffolds two, Davis Blank Furniss one, Dodd Group … [Read more...]
EXPORT ACTIVITY REACHES ‘PRE-RECESSION’ LEVELS
Following on from a story published here on Tuesday - 'EXPORT IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS' - the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) are reporting that UK export activity has increased reaching levels not seen since before the financial crisis hit. Its trade index, which is based on the volume of trade … [Read more...]
LEARNINGS FROM SMALLER BUSINESS
Large companies need to adopt the same entrepreneurial spirit as their smaller counterparts in order to boost economic growth, the CIPD has suggested. The organisation said that big businesses should encourage a culture of intrapreneurialism to foster innovation and growth. And it seems as … [Read more...]
HAZEL GROVE SHOWS FALL IN UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES
Latest figures for June 2013 show that the number of unemployed claimants in Hazel Grove has fallen compared to the same month last year. In June 2013, 1,242 the number of claimants is 63 lower than in June 2012 and 51 lower than in May 2013, according to the latest ONS figures. Figures from … [Read more...]
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