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CEO NAMED FOR NEW GREATER MANCHESTER GROWTH COMPANY

The former boss of the now defunct North West Regional Development Agency has been appointed CEO of a new 'umbrella' growth and investment body for Greater Manchester. Mark Hughes, who was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours List, will head a new organisation - the Greater Manchester Growth … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT TOWN CENTRE UPDATE FROM LIB DEM COUNCILLOR

Following Chief Executive Eamonn Boylan's presentation to Marketing Stockport members last week, Stockport Councillor Iain Roberts has published a summary and update of events & developments planned and underway in and around Stockport. Market and Underbanks The Portas Pilot bid focussed on … [Read more...]

CASH BOOST EXTENDED FOR EMPLOYERS WHO TAKE ON APPRENTICES

A £1,500 grant scheme to help small businesses take on young apprentices has been extended for a further year. The Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE), which was launched last February, has also been increased to cover up to ten apprentices per company. Welcoming the extension of … [Read more...]

Tony Hughes prepares his team for 2013

Tony Hughes of Hughes Safety Showers and his Speedworks Team complete the build of their new Next Generation Touring Car for the forthcoming season. The build started just before Christmas and the team lead by Team Principle Christian Dick, worked on building this years car – Toyota … [Read more...]

Meet GMP NEW POLICE COMMISSIONER

This month businesses will be able to meet Greater Manchester's new Police and Crime Commissioner. This is your chance to have your say on how the police and crime budget is allocated and spent in 2013/14 and tell the Commissioner what policing issues you feel he should be … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT CHIEF EXECUTIVE ADDRESSES MARKETING STOCKPORT

The Chief Executive of Stockport Borough Council, Eamonn Boylan, met with Marketing Stockport's key sponsors yesterday (Wednesday) to present the plans for the regeneration of Stockport.  The presentation 'Regenerating Stockport - Successes & Future Priorities' reiterated Stockport's … [Read more...]

THREAT TO STOCKPORT JOBS AS JESSOPS COLLAPSE

Around 2,000 jobs at camera chain Jessops are under threat after the group collapsed into administration today, including the Stockport outlet located in Warren Street. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been appointed to the group, which is Britain's only specialist nationwide camera retailer, … [Read more...]

PUBLIC CONSULTATION OF FUTURE OF BARNES HOSPITAL

A public consultation event/meeting to discuss a viable solution for the future of Barnes Hospital will be taking place on: Tuesday 15th January 2013 at 6pm, Cheadle Village Hall, Brook Road, Cheadle, SK8 1PQ This is an excellent opportunity to liaise with the developers and architects and … [Read more...]

MEET THE BUYER EVENT 2013 ANNOUNCED

Stockport is hosting its 2nd Meet the Buyer event on Tuesday 12th March from 9:30 am – 4:00 pm. The event will take place in the Ballroom, Stockport Town Hall, Edward Street, Stockport, SK1 3XE and is free to attend. Meet the Buyer is designed to give businesses the opportunity to meet … [Read more...]

UPDATE TO CARRIAGEWAY WORKS IN STOCKPORT

Stockport Council is currently undertaking a programme of carriageway improvements across the borough. Resurfacing work will be carried out on Ladybridge Road at the junction with Adswood Road/Councillor Lane/Bird Hall Lane in Cheadle Heath. The work is anticipated to start on Sunday 13th … [Read more...]