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Strawberry Studios Exhibition extended to end of Feb

The Strawberry Studios 'I Am In Love’ exhibition at Stockport Museum is being extended to 28th February 2018, after attracting record numbers of visitors. Since its opening in January 2017, the exhibition has attracted more than 18,500 visitors, making it the most popular exhibition ever held at any … [Read more...]

The Google Digital Garage bus tour

The Google Digital Garage bus tour is pulling up in Stockport and anyone can climb aboard! Stockport Homes Group is partnering up with The Google Digital Garage bus tour.The Digital Garage is a place where anyone can come and learn how to harness the power of the internet to grow their … [Read more...]

GM Mayor announces 18-strong Business Advisory Panel

GM Mayor Andy Burnham has announced the 18 Greater Manchester business figures who will form his new Business Advisory Panel. The panel’s members will advise the Mayor and Deputy Mayor for Business & Economy, Sir Richard Leese, on actions they feel the city-region should be taking on … [Read more...]

Grassroots Recruitment announce Charity for 2018

Grassroots Recruitment, based in Stockport, has announced their Charity of the Year 2018 following on from the successful year of fundraising in 2017. The team’s chosen organisation for 2018 is The Wellspring: Charity for Homeless. Last year, Grassroots raised nearly £2,360 for a range of … [Read more...]

Stockport Council supports Holocaust Memorial Day

Stockport Council is supporting Holocaust Memorial Day on Saturday 27th January. The theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2018 is ‘The Power of Words’. Spoken and written words can have a huge impact, whether good or bad. The words that we see and hear all around us today – in newspapers, online, in … [Read more...]

Vernon launches financial advice service with Wren Sterling

Stockport’s Vernon Building Society has launched a comprehensive financial advice service for its members in partnership with a leading national independent financial advice provider. The Vernon’s Wren Sterling adviser Stephen Bracegirdle is able to offer advice on a range of needs including … [Read more...]

Stockport College selected for Teachers’ Institute

Michelle McLaughlin, a Programme Coordinator at Stockport College, has been selected to attend the Teachers’ Institute at the Houses of Parliament.  Since its launch in 2006, Teachers’ Institute has trained more than 700 educators from all parts of the UK, giving them a detailed understanding of … [Read more...]

Robinsons, Iron Maiden and Help for Heroes join forces

Stockport's Robinsons brewery has charged ahead with Iron Maiden and Help for Heroes to launch Light Brigade Beer.  British rock legends Iron Maiden and independent family brewers Robinsons have joined forces to create  LIGHT BRIGADE, a unique golden English ale with a 4.1% ABV. Light Brigade has … [Read more...]

Work & Skills Commission launches in Stockport

A Work and Skills Commission has been launched in Stockport and Stockport Council are keen to engage in debate with many local businesses.   The aim of the Stockport Work and Skills Commission is to lead a public debate focused on work, skills and the local economy in Stockport. The Commission … [Read more...]

January business and tax tips from Hallidays

Hallidays welcome you to 2018 with their January newswire to keep you up to date with the latest business and tax tips.  This month examines some important changes that HMRC have made to the way they accept tax payments, including that they no longer accept payment by credit card. Find out what … [Read more...]

Stockport manufacturers invited to prepare for Brexit

Stockport manufacturers are being invited to an event outlining what they need to do to prepare for Brexit. ‘Preparing Your Manufacturing Business for Brexit’ will be held at Cheadle House on Thursday 18 January 2018 from 8am-11:30am. The event will be delivered by the Manufacturing Growth … [Read more...]

GM Mayor opens consultation on Police and Crime Plan

GM Mayor Andy Burnham is inviting communities across Greater Manchester to get involved as he develops his plan for Policing and dealing with crime: STANDING TOGETHER: A PLAN FOR POLICE, COMMUNITY SAFETY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES AND CITIZENS IN GREATER MANCHESTER. The GM Mayor is responsible … [Read more...]