Stockport's political constituencies are due to change under plans announced by the Boundary Commission. Stockport currently has four MPs - Ann Coffey (Stockport), Andrew Gwynne (Denton and Reddish), William Wragg (Hazel Grove) and Mary Robinson (Cheadle). Under reform plans, which would see … [Read more...]
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Get set, Go! at the BIG Stockport Run
The BIG Stockport Run is attracting runners of all abilities who are lacing up their trainers ready for the 'off' next Sunday 18th September. The 10k race is open to anyone aged over 16 and will start and finish in St Petersgate, central Stockport. Life Leisure, which runs 12 sports and leisure … [Read more...]
Stockport’s Vernon Building Society welcomes its first apprentices
Stockport's Vernon Building Society has welcomed the first apprentices onto its new apprenticeship scheme. James Corrigan, a former student of Astley Sports College in Dukinfield and Melissa Fyfe who attended Aquinas College in Stockport are paving the way for the society. They have each … [Read more...]
Stockport Business Awards tickets now on sale
Stockport Business awards tickets are now available and on sale from Clarke Nicklin. Stockport Business Awards 2016 takes place on Thursday 13th October in the spectacular ballroom at Stockport Town Hall. The awards, organised by local accountancy practice Clarke Nicklin, are now celebrating … [Read more...]
Stockport Jobs Fair includes opportunities at Manchester Airport
Stockport Jobs Fair takes place on September 20, bringing together companies with jobs they are looking to fill, and organisations offering employment advice and guidance. A free information session will also be run at the event for anyone wanting to find out more about the job opportunities … [Read more...]
Chilli Apparel agree letting deal in Stockport
Chilli Apparel, a clothing manufacturer which is already based in Stockport, has taken a 10 year lease on a building on Chain Point as part of its expansion plan. Acting on behalf of Renold PLC, WHR Property Consultants and joint letting agent, Lambert Smith Hampton have let Chain Point – a … [Read more...]
Stockport polymer companies bought by Derbyshire firm
Two polymer companies in Stockport have been bought up by Prisma Colour Ltd. The Derbyshire-based manufacturer has expanded with the acquisition Emsar Polymers and Adam Polymer Ltd. Cheadle Hulme-based Emsar Polymers, a supplier of additive masterbatches, will retain its trading name and brand … [Read more...]
First show of Mark Steel’s In Town series all about Stockport
Comedian Mark Steel's new Radio 4 series starts tonight (Wednesday) and is all about Stockport. Mark Steel’s In Town returns for a seventh series of the award-winning radio show that travels around the country, researching the history, heritage and culture of six towns and performs a bespoke … [Read more...]
Young businesses booming in Stockport
Young businesses are booming in Stockport as three are shortlisted as the most promising in the 2016 Stockport Business Awards. The awards, organised by local accountancy practice Clarke Nicklin, are now celebrating their 5th year and each October they recognise the boroughs best … [Read more...]
Stockport BID gets Council support
Stockport Council is showing its support for the town centre to be designated a Business Improvement District - Stockport BID - ahead of October's ballot. Business Improvement Districts are able to generate monies used to fund projects that will help businesses to thrive, attract more visitors … [Read more...]
Together raises £3,000 for Walthew House
Cheadle-based finance group Together has raised nearly £3,000 for local charity Walthew House, an independent charity supporting people in Stockport with sight or hearing loss. The money was raised through a series of weekly collections after a colleague, Ruth McCumesky, who volunteers at … [Read more...]
Trio up for Stockport’s Retailer of the Year award
Three of Stockport's finest independent retailers are shortlisted for Stockport's Retailer of the Year. Shortlisted for Stockport Business Awards retailer of the year, sponsored by Marketing Stockport, are Chambers Skateshop, Heaton Hops and Rhode Island Coffee. The awards, set up and … [Read more...]