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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...]

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...]

COUNCIL SUPPORTS FOSTERING INITIATIVE

Stockport Council has teamed up with other local authorities across the North West as part of an initiative to urge people to make 2013 a life-changing year by becoming a foster carer. The ‘You Can Foster’ initiative encourages people from all walks of life to consider how they … [Read more...]

STOCKPORT COUNCIL TENDER FOR A6 RELIEF ROAD

STOCKPORT Council has issued a tender for the design and build of the A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road said to be worth between £100m-£140m. The new dual carriageway will cover 6 miles to relieve airport traffic from the towns and villages to the south and west of Stockport. Starting … [Read more...]

300,000 GBP Revamp For Stockport BMX Track and Facilities

Stockport’s popular BMX track has secured Olympic legacy funding from Sport England’s ‘Inspired Facilities’ fund. The BMX track in Bruntwood Park in Cheadle will be upgraded to competition standard in a major project which also includes improved facilities, new … [Read more...]