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HAZEL GROVE MP TO STEP DOWN IN 2015

Andrew Stunell, Hazel Grove MP since 1997, has announced he will not be contesting the next General Election in 2015.  Local Liberal Democrat Party members have selected Lisa Smart as their Parliamentary candidate for 2015.        Commenting, Andrew (pictured … [Read more...]

SCHEME TO HELP FIRST TIME BUYERS

Stockport Council in partnership with Lloyds Bank are offering the Local Lend a Hand scheme to help first-time buyers and give the local housing market a boost. Many first-time buyers find it difficult to raise a deposit and this scheme is helping them onto the property ladder. It also gives a … [Read more...]

PROPOSED CHANGES TO STOCKPORT OUTDOOR MARKET

Interested parties are urged to gives their views on proposed changes to the Outdoor Market in Stockport. The consultation began on 27th September will allow people to have their say on a range of proposals to maximise this unique Outdoor Market to ensure it is being used to its full … [Read more...]

AMENDMENTS TO A6 AIRPORT RELIEF ROAD CONSIDERED TODAY

The latest reports will be considered by Stockport’s Executive Members today, Tuesday 1st October folllowing the latest consultation phase of the A6 Airport Relief road. A number of final reports are being considered over the coming weeks as Stockport, Manchester and Cheshire councils seek … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR

The Business Person of the Year award sets out to recognise an individual who has played a major part in the success of a business. This award is sponsored by Clarke Nicklin Financial Planning and partner Scott Herbert comments; “We are delighted to sponsor this award as it highlights a … [Read more...]

BEST INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMPANY IN STOCKPORT

 The Best International Trade Company award aims to recognise a business which is successfully trading internationally. This award is sponsored by Leemic and director Nick Pendlebury commented; “Having attended the inaugural Stockport Business Awards last year and seeing first-hand, … [Read more...]

EXECUTIVE TO CONSIDER PROPSALS FOR LIBRARIES

Stockport Council has listened to people's views on library opening hours and the Executive will now consider the proposals. The Council consulted with residents on opening hours at 13 of the borough's libraries and received over 2,000 responses. The proposals will be considered by the Executive … [Read more...]

MAN DIESEL & TURBO UK APPRENTICE IN THE HEBRIDES

Brendan McCormick, a Field Service Technical Support Apprentice with MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) in Stockport, has just returned from an eleven-week stint at a power station in the Inner Hebrides. Along with three other MDT-UK Service Engineers – Dave Wild, Simon Rutherford and … [Read more...]

SUCCESSFUL SUMMER SEASON AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT

Over 2.3 million passengers travelled through Manchester Airport in August 2013, which was over 7% up on August 2012, with market growth at just over 5%. The increase in passenger figures marks the airport’s fifteenth consecutive month of year on year growth, with performance attributed … [Read more...]

FANTASTIC PRIZES AT THE FORTHCOMING STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS

As the Stockport Business awards start to taxi down the runway, several Stockport based businesses and members of Marketing Stockport have provided some incredible prizes ! Orbit Developments have donated one of the star prizes, a holiday - A 7 night stay in the luxurious Boavista Golf & Spa … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT ROADWORKS

Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: Stockport Council is due to start the first phase of footway improvement works in Cheadle Village Centre beginning on 30th September. This phase of the works will last until 31st March 2014. The works are to take place from the Junction of … [Read more...]