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ROADWORKS DUE TO START IN HEATON MOOR

Stockport Council is currently undertaking a programme of carriageway repairs on Clifton Road from the junction of Gladstone Grove to Mauldeth Road in Heaton Moor. The work is due to start on Tuesday 29th January and should take approximately three days to complete. The work will be carried … [Read more...]

RBS AGREES LOAN FOR OWNERS OF BRAMHALL VILLAGE SQUARE

HIMOR, owners of a number of commercial properties in Greater Manchester, has secured a £9.3m loan with the Royal Bank of Scotland. Their portfolio consists of both national and independent retailers and includes Bramhall Village Square, Stockport, which has over 40 tenants. Mark Booth, … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT FORMER MET OFFICER CHARGED IN SUN MEDIA SCANDAL

A former Met Police officer has been charged in connection with alleged illegal payments for information and a Sun journalist will also be charged. Paul Flattley, of Stockport, Cheshire, was charged with conspiracy to commit misconduct in a public office. He will appear in court on 11 … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT POSTAL VOTERS NEW SIGNATURE NEEDED

Stockport Council is asking all electors who have voted by post for more than five years to provide an updated signature. The Electoral Registration Officer will be writing next week to over 16,000 Stockport voters informing them that they need to provide a fresh signature by 12th … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COUNCIL COMMISION COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE LEVY STUDY

Planning consultant Peter Brett Associates has been appointed to carry out a community infrastructure levy study for Stockport Council. The study will assess the viability of development across the borough and identify the costs and funding of planned new infrastructure. Bruce Child, planning … [Read more...]

EN MAGAZINE LAUNCHES NEW APP

EN, the magazine for entrepreneurs, has launched an app, which means you can keep up-to-date with all the latest business news while on the go.   The app is free and can be downloaded from the App Store. There is also a web version of the magazine available for those without an … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT TRAVEL COMPANY BOUGHT BY GOOD TRAVEL OF HULL

STOCKPORT-based Uniglobe Regent Travel has been bought by Good Travel, of Hull, for an undisclosed sum.The acquisition forms part of business travel specialist Good Travel's ongoing push to expand into new regions.It follows the acquisition of West Midlands-based corporate and leisure travel … [Read more...]

WEEKEND VICTORY FOR STOCKPORT COUNTY

Saturday saw Stockport County win 2 - 1 against Forest Green who are currently 4th in the league. Despite an unsettled week for the club with the departure of Jim Gannon, the team stepped up and took the club to victory with goals from Jon Nolan and Sean Newton. The ground was alive with passion … [Read more...]

JOBSEEKERS CAN GET HALF PRICE TRAIN FARES TO JOB INTERVIEWS

Stockport jobseekers can now get a 50% discount on train tickets to job interviews, after this month’s launch of the Jobcentre Plus Travel Discount Railcard. Commenting Hazel Grove MP, Andrew Stunell, said – “This is excellent news for those Stockport residents who would … [Read more...]

MANCHESTER AIRPORT GROUPS RUNS AWAY WITH STANSTED

MANCHESTER Airports Group (MAG) has won the race against competitors Australia's Macquarie and Malaysia Airports to buy Stansted Airport in Essex. for £1.5bn. The acquisition is a major achievement for the Manchester Airport Group, owned jointly by Stockport and the other 9 Borough Councils … [Read more...]

A6 TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT RELIEF ROAD CONSULTATION

The first phase of consultation on the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road is coming to a close on 25 January. Stockport Council, along with its partners Cheshire East and Manchester City councils would like to thank residents, businesses and road users for their views so far which are … [Read more...]