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LOCAL NETWORKING EVENTS

Stockport Council and the Economic Development Team have provided an upto date list of business networking opportunities across the borough. There are many opportuities to meet local businesses and a wide range of events and networking to go to. Please download the list here. Contact details are … [Read more...]

EXCITING NEW EXHIBITION AT HAT WORKS

Stockport Council run Hat Works Museum launched its latest exhibition entitled ‘Redesigning Fashion - How to Change the World in Style’. This exhibition, guest-curated by Yorkshire-based milliner Sharon Bainbridge, explores fashion from the ‘make do and mend’ 1940s to the … [Read more...]

SMEs turn down business as a result of late payment

Increasing numbers of SMEs have had to turn down business in a bid to combat late payment, a new report has found. According to the research from Barclays, 22 per cent have declined to do business with customers who have not paid on time in the past. Over the last two years 85 per cent of SMEs … [Read more...]

Business mentors ready to support SMEs

More than 27,000 business mentors ready to support SMEs An additional 15,000 people have been trained to act as mentors to support businesses looking to grow, taking the total number of mentors available to 27,000. The volunteer mentors have been recruited and trained over the past 16 months as … [Read more...]

Charity update from The Mayor of Stockport

  Charity update Wendy Meikle Dip.Couns MBACP The Mayor of Stockport 2012/2013 My chosen Charities are The Tree House and Stockport Without Abuse, I wanted to support smaller charities which are based in Stockport, most of the fund raising will be financed by Stockport residents and I … [Read more...]

The Mayors Charity Abseil

The Mayors Charity Abseil In aid of my chosen charities which are; The Tree House Children’s Unit at Stepping Hill Hospital and Stockport Without Abuse, the former Stockports Womens Aid   Date to be confirmed early AprilPlace Stopford HouseIf interested in joining in please email … [Read more...]

Hughes Safety Showers sponsor charity event

Hughes Safety Showers are sponsoring the Mayors charity event. The Ashton on Mersey Show Band are performing in support of the Mayors Charities - Stockport Without Abuse and The Tree House, Children’s Unit at Stepping Hill Hospital. Friday 1st March 2013 Stockport Town Hall … [Read more...]

COUNCIL SEEKS COMMUNITY PARTNER FOR SPORTS CENTRE

Stockport Council is inviting local community groups to come forward with proposals to run a new leisure facility in Heaton Moor. Following an extensive consultation, the Council listened to local people’s views and earmarked part of the former Peel Moat site for a brand new sports … [Read more...]

COUNCIL TAX SCAM WARNING IN STOCKPORT

Stockport Council today issued a new warning to residents to be on their guard against scam phone calls regarding Council Tax bands. Dozens of residents throughout the borough have contacted the Council’s Trading Standards team reporting to have been phoned by companies who offered to … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COLLEGE SEEKING APPRENTICES

Stockport College has issued a list of vacancies for apprentices in companies across Stockport and south Manchester. These opportunities are open to young people looking to enter a career. The successful applicants are based in businesses and paid a weekly wage while training for a recognised … [Read more...]

M.A.G – HIGH SPEED RAIL HS2 GOOD FOR NORTH WEST ECONOMY

High speed rail will create jobs and boost the northern economy, say local authority leaders and businesses. The Greater Manchester Combined Authorities including Stockport MBC, Manchester City Council and the Transport for Greater Manchester Committee, along with M.A.G, the parent company … [Read more...]

TENONS JOINS SOUTH MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL TRADE FORUM

South Manchester International Trade Forum, a partnership between Stockport Council, UKTI and RBS, are pleased to announce that Tenons have joined the forum. They will be holding a number of events throughout 2013 open to businesses in Stockport and across South Manchester. Evidence shows that … [Read more...]