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Stockport accountants appointed by Lancashire Cricket Club

Stockport accountants HURST has secured Lancashire County Cricket Club as a full-service client following a competitive tender involving national firms. The agreement will see HURST provide audit, accounting, tax and compliance services to the club and its charity arm, the LCCC Foundation. Tim … [Read more...]

How will GDPR and personal data impact on HR ?

Hallidays Accountants and Business advisors are helping fellow businesses to understand the impact GDPR will have in respect of personal data and their HR policies and have prepared a list of FAQs.  General Data Protection Regulation, GDPR, is the new data protection legislation effective from 25 … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes and Stockport County host free football event

A half-term free football event organised by Stockport Homes and Stockport County attracted over 80 local children to take part for the chance to take home a trophy. Once the warm ups were completed, the event got underway with County coaches on hand to help give tips to the children and to oversee … [Read more...]

Defib Donated to Stockport Heart Screening Charity

A Stockport based defibrillator manufacturer has donated a device to young people's heart screening charity, 1000 Hearts for Harry.  Heaton Mersey's Cardiac Science have donated a Powerheart G3 defibrillator device to help with the charity's invaluable work. 1000 Hearts for Harry was set up by … [Read more...]

Stockport Apprenticeships Store Information Evening

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, the Apprenticeships Store in Stockport will be holding an information evening to promote awareness of Apprenticeships. The event will take place on Thursday 8th March between 5pm-7pm at the Apprenticeships Store, Stockport Exchange, Wellington Road South, … [Read more...]

Stockport Fairtrade Fortnight 2018

Stockport Council, together with the Stockport Fairtrade Group, is supporting this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight which is running until Sunday 11 March. The nationwide campaign ‘Come On In’ is inviting everyone to come in to the world of the people who grow our food to see what life can be like when … [Read more...]

Together named as one of the UK’s best 100 companies

Specialist finance provider Together has been named as one of the UK’s best 100 companies to work for, thanks to the support of its 600-plus colleagues. Having entered The Sunday Times survey for the first time, the financial services group went straight into the top 40 for mid-size … [Read more...]

288 Stockport jobs at risk at gas smart meter manufacturer

Landis+Gyr is set to move production of its gas smart meter overseas, which could see the loss of 288 jobs at its Stockport site on Birdhall Lane, according to an announcement from the GMB union. The GMB Union reported that the company has partially blamed Brexit and the subsequent weakening of the … [Read more...]

Council Tax to increase by 4.99%

Stockport Councillors have agreed to increase council tax by 4.99% to meet the budget set for the financial year 2018/19. The decision comes as Councillors look to plug next year’s budget shortfall of £18m. The increase will help to protecting and reform main line services but remains under the … [Read more...]

Launch event for Stockport Business Awards 2018

The 7th Stockport Business Awards 2018 is to be launched next month open to all Stockport based businesses. Main sponsors and organisers, Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, set up the first event in 2012 and will host the launch of the highly prestigious Stockport Business Awards on Thursday … [Read more...]

Turning point for William Turner

Exciting times are ahead for Stockport based school tie and accessories supplier William Turner. The company’s main development is motivated by the lease-end of its factory in Colne, Lancashire. Seizing the opportunity to relocate, William Turner is moving to a brand new factory in March, which is … [Read more...]