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Stockport Economic Alliance looking to a great 2017

The Chair of Stockport Economic Alliance - SEA - looks back over the last 12 months and, whilst there were many surprises nationally and internationally, found a lot to celebrate locally.  2016 saw countless local businesses celebrate successes; a green light being given to the establishment of a … [Read more...]

Stockport Finance company introduce new loan division

Stockport finance company Johnson Reed have introduced a new business loan division. Specialist equipment finance company Johnson Reed is now offering unsecured loans to cater for businesses requiring services beyond the standard capabilities of equipment leasing. The loan products aim to meet … [Read more...]

Stockport Travelodge opens in the town centre

Stockport Travelodge has opened in Stockport as Greater Manchester's first budget hotel brand celebrates 30 years in the region.   Travelodge has also announced its plans to expand with seven new hotels in Greater Manchester, creating 200 new jobs in the area. One of the UK's largest independent … [Read more...]

50 new jobs at Cheadle Royal based Together

Specialist financial services group, Together, is looking to recruit to fill a further 50 positions at its Cheadle Royal based headquarters. The company is hosting a recruitment open evening on Tuesday 10th January as it seeks to fulfil a host of newly-created vacancies resulting from continuing … [Read more...]

Ladies night raises £6,000 for St Ann’s

A Ladies Night at VAO Restaurant in Sale was a big success for St Ann's as family and friends honoured the memory of John Cawley who died in February 2015. More than £6,000 was raised for St Ann's Hospice which cared for John, from Sale, who worked in construction until his retirement and who was … [Read more...]

Stockport chair of PIPS awarded MBE in New Year Honours

Sherann Hillman, Chair of Parents in Partnership Stockport (PIPS), has been awarded an MBE in the 2017 New Years Honours list for her Services to Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Sherann has worked with children, young people and families in voluntary roles for just over 18 … [Read more...]

Holiday Inn opens in Stockport

Great News for Stockport as the Holiday Inn opens it doors at Stockport Exchange.  Holiday Inn Express has opened a new build 115 bedroom hotel bringing fresh investment to the region and 25 new jobs for local residents of Stockport and the surrounding area. The new hotel is part of Stockport … [Read more...]

Stockport children design e-card for Solutions SK

Nearly 500 Stockport school children took part in a competition to design an e-card for Solutions SK Solutions SK visited Stockport schools in November to encourage children to take part and to think about what the festive season means to them. Jacqueline Cohen, Customer Engagement Manager at … [Read more...]

Stockport Exchange open for business

Work has been completed on a 50,000 sq ft, 5 storey office development by Eric Wright construction, located at the town’s new gateway, Stockport Exchange. Muse are developing Stockport Exchange in partnership with Stockport Council and are currently in negotiations with potential … [Read more...]

Jet2 100 new jobs at Manchester Airport

Travel operator Jet2 are to invest further at Manchester Airport, bringing an extra 100 jobs to the area. Jet2 have announce that they are to move all ramp-handling services, which were previously operated by WFS, in-house. In addition to transferring 66 WFS employees, over 100 new jobs will be … [Read more...]

Recycling tips for a greener Christmas

Stockport council are providing recycling tips as, according to recent figures, Stockport Residents are amongst the best in the UK at Recycling. The people of Stockport and were amongst the top 10 authorities in the whole of England in 2015/16. Residents across Stockport have helped the borough to … [Read more...]