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Stockport College Dean supports brother in 55 mile trek

The College Dean of Higher Education at the Trafford College Group, including Stockport College, trekked 55 miles in a day dressed as a nurse to raise money for his brother’s life-limiting condition College Dean Mark Harris is calling on the community to support his 55-mile pre-match walk between … [Read more...]

Landlords in the North West face lower costs than UK average

Landlords in the North West of England are benefiting from investing in the the third cheapest region in Britain to be a landlord, according to specialist mortgage lender, Kent Reliance for Intermediaries (see table below). The research found that the average cost for landlords in the region … [Read more...]

Robinsons Brewery continue investment in pub estate

The George III pub in Penmaenpool, close to Barmouth and the sleepy Welsh town of Dolgellau, has reopened its doors following a £1.2million investment from Robinsons Brewery in Stockport. The pub, which was constructed in 1650 to serve the flourishing boat building industry, has received a … [Read more...]

Hallidays launch new content focussed website

Stockport based Hallidays have launched their new look website which focusses on ‘thought leadership’, helping business owners with the challenge of growing their businesses in a VUCA world (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous). The new home page includes an inspiring ‘Keeping Ahead Of … [Read more...]

Stockport Council nears purchase of former BHS in Merseyway

Stockport Council are continuing on their mission to regenerate Stockport town centre with the purchase of the former BHS store in Merseyway. The purchase of the store, currently let to Poundland, forms a pivotal piece of the jigsaw in the council's pledge to overhaul Merseyway shopping centre, … [Read more...]

GM Housing First project launches in Stockport

A three-year project that aims to rehouse over 400 homeless people has started with the first phase of Greater Manchester Housing First (GMHF) roll out across the region. In February this year, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, announced that Great Places Housing Group, would lead a … [Read more...]

Damar success for first travel consultant apprentices

Working in partnership, Stockport based Damar Training and Clarity Travel have seen the first group of apprentices complete their Travel Consultant Apprenticeship, some of the first in the country to do so. Clarity was one of the first employers in the country to recruit apprentices on to the … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes shine in Northern Housing Awards Shortlist

Stockport Homes Group have been shortlisted in the 2019 Northern Housing Awards which celebrate and promote all the great things the Northern Powerhouse’s affordable housing providers and their supply chain partners are doing.  As a finalist in ‘Landlord of the Year’ Stockport Homes … [Read more...]

Entries open for 2019 Stockport Business Awards

The 2019 Stockport Business Awards, organised and founded by Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, are now officially open for entry. This year there are 13 categories for businesses in the borough to apply for, businesses can apply for as many as they like and its free to enter. The full … [Read more...]