Stockport Homes has retained its Customer Service Excellence (CSE) accreditation with a 100 per cent rating, confirming Stockport Homes’ commitment to providing excellent customer focused services. Stockport Homes has also been awarded a ‘Compliance Plus’ for the work … [Read more...]
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POLICE URGE PARTY GOERS TO KEEP SAFE THIS CHRISTMAS
Greater Manchester Police officers will be out in force in town and city centres across the county to ensure that everyone can enjoy a safe and trouble-free night out at one of the busiest times of the year for pubs and clubs. Under Operation Advent divisional, Special and specialist … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT FESTIVE RECYCLING AND WASTE COLLECTIONS
Stockport Council is encouraging residents to recycle as much as possible over the festive period as part of its ‘Right Thing, Right Bin’ initiative. Residents now also have the facility to recycle more of their household waste, using their wheelie bins. This includes … [Read more...]
WARNING AFTER BOGUS GIFT VOUCHERS USED
Greater Manchester Police is warning retailers and customers after a number of attempts have been made to buy goods with bogus gift vouchers. Four incidents have been reported to the police at stores in Bury and the Trafford Centre, on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 December 2012. In all cases, … [Read more...]
CAN YOU SPARE AN HOUR FOR CHARITY?
Can you do one last thing for charity before the end of the year? Seashell Trust needs volunteers to pack bags for shoppers for an hour or so at M&S Handforth Dean on Sunday, December 23, between 11am and 5pm. Wendy Bray, Seashell Trust's community and events organiser, said: "It's a … [Read more...]
SEASHELL TRUST OFFERS SHOP AND DROP THIS CHRISTMAS
Can't bear the thought of last-minute Christmas shopping with the children in tow? Drop them off at our CADS Christmas ‘shop and drop’ sports day on Saturday, December 22, and let them have fun while you get things done. Able and disabled young … [Read more...]
INVESTING IN SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE
Skills Solutions, Greater Manchester’s largest provider of Apprenticeship training today welcomed a Parliamentary report on the future of Apprenticeships. The report, produced by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee urged the Government to be more ambitious … [Read more...]
RESIDENTS SUPPORT ‘YOU SAY WE PAY’ EVENT
Over 375 Central Stockport residents attended a ‘You Say We Pay’ event to have their say on how local money should be spent in the area. The event, held in the Town Hall on Saturday 1st December, was organised by Stockport Council and partners. The Christmas-themed … [Read more...]
UNEMPLOYMENT FALLS IN NORTH WEST
The Government have announced the biggest fall in quarterly unemployment since 2001. The number of people out of work nationally fell by 82,000 between August and October to 2.51 million, official figures have shown with the largest sector by far being the younger 16-24 year olds. It was good … [Read more...]
PRIVATE SECTOR ACTIVITY ON THE RISE IN NORTH WEST
Private sector activity is on the rise in what has been described as a "mixed" picture for English regions. England's private sector returned to growth in November but the economic picture across the country's regions remained mixed, according to a new report. The Lloyds TSB Regional … [Read more...]
PCC and GMP ROLL OUT STOP AND SEARCH CHANGES
Police are rolling out a new stop and search recording procedure across Greater Manchester. As of yesteday, Wednesday 12 December 2012, officers will no longer fill out a long form and will instead record a stop and search encounter via their radio. Tony Lloyd, Greater Manchester's new … [Read more...]
BRINNINGTON CELEBRATES WITH 1MILLION POUND LOTTERY FUNDING
The Brinnington area of Stockport is celebrating after receiving £1million of Lottery funding. The funding comes from the 'Big Local' programme. Big Local, funded through a £200m Big Lottery Fund investment and managed by local trust, is helping 150 small communities across England … [Read more...]
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