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Free Off-Peak travel proposed for women of a certain age

THOUSANDS of women of a certain age across Greater Manchester, affected by 2011 acceleration to the state pension age equalisation, could now receive free off-peak travel with a locally funded concession. The move comes after Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, made a commitment in his … [Read more...]

Government Targets Gazumping. But Is It Such A Problem Anymore?

It was widely reported in the press over last weekend that the government has announced that it will be targeting gazumping to make house-buying “less stressful”. We asked Rachel Inwood, Conveyancing Solicitor at Harold Stock & Co, for her views on gazumping and what really causes the stress … [Read more...]

I Love Bramhall Whats App group to tackle local theft

The founder of I love Bramhall and I love Cheadle Hulme has come up with an innovative way to address the growing number of car thefts and burglaries sweeping across Stockport and South Manchester. The area around Bramhall and Cheadle Hulme have been one of the worst affected areas where 252 cras … [Read more...]

MC Construction on framework for Manchester Airport

MC Construction is flying high after landing a place on Manchester Airport’s building services framework. The appointment is for three years initially and covers airside and landside building works for up to £3m as well as fit-outs to retail, office and commercial properties. MC Construction has a … [Read more...]

Marketing Stockport’s double get in on the Sister Act

Two Marketing Stockport members are getting in on the Sister Act as the curtain gets set to rise at New Mills Art Theatre next month. Peak Translations managing director, Helen Provart, is joining Stewart Bowden, managing director at P&P Mailing in Reddish, Stockport from 15th to 18th … [Read more...]

Improve Your Customer Service in Six Easy Steps

Customer Service holds the key to success in many organisations but it can also be the shortest route to failure. Yet it takes just as much effort to win business as it does to lose business. This week Chris Lowe from Shopper Anonymous shares his Expert Opinion and explains how to improve your … [Read more...]

Stockport prepares Rights of Way Improvement Plan

Stockport Council have opened a period of consultation as they review and prepare an updated local Rights of Way Improvement Plan.  The Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000 (section 60) requires all highway authorities to prepare a Rights of Way Improvement Plan (ROWIP) every 10 years. This … [Read more...]

Blackberry Vale builder sells 50% of Phase 1

House builder Countryside has sold 50% of the houses at the first phase of its Blackberry Vale development in Brinnington, Stockport. The area’s first large-scale private housing development scheme is being delivered by the company in partnership with Stockport Council, with ground being broken … [Read more...]

Sponsorship score for University of Manchester

Stockport office technology provider Midshire® has shown its support for women in sport by sponsoring the University of Manchester Netball Club, for the academic year 2017/2018. The company has pledged £1000 to the highly successful club, funding their training tops and bibs. Some of the money will … [Read more...]

100 Join Queue for New Wilko Stockport Store Opening

Local shoppers were out in force today when the new Wilko Stockport opened its doors at The Peel Centre in Stockport town centre.  Queues outside the new store started forming at 7.30am with more than 100 shoppers keen to get a first look at the new Wilko store. The first 100 customers received a … [Read more...]

UK economy growth higher than expected

Latest figures released this morning by the Office for National Statistics   show that the UK economy has enjoyed higher than expected growth in the three months to September. The figures show that Gross domestic product (GDP) for the quarter rose by 0.4%, compared with 0.3% in each of 2017's first … [Read more...]

Green Light for New £60m Mercedes Benz Stockport

Mercedes Benz Stockport been granted permission to a develop a brand new showroom and high-tech body centre. Operators of Mercedes Benz Stockport, LSH Auto UK have been given the go-ahead by Stockport Council's planners to build the new retail facility and high-tech body and paint repair centre on a … [Read more...]