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Stockport Ready to Grow new investment scheme

Stockport Council is launching a new Investment programme, Ready to Grow, a £40k investment pot to encourage people to try out new ideas in the market place. Through the Ready to Grow investment scheme,  local entrepreneurs, voluntary groups, charities and private businesses can apply for an … [Read more...]

Loss of hearing affects the ability to work

Research from Stockport based Starkey Hearing Technologies shows that loss of hearing affects the ability to work efficiently. Silence is far from golden for thousands of ageing Stockport workers and across Greater Manchester who struggle at work rather than admit they have a problem with their … [Read more...]

When couples divorce they are likely to have no savings

When couples divorce and untie the knot, they are twice as likely to have no savings! A daunting part of a separation or divorce for most couples is sorting out the finances. Financial disputes can be a major stumbling block in the divorce process and could take longer than the divorce … [Read more...]

Personal sign off for Brinnington sports centre

Local councillors and staff from Willmott Dixon and Carillion have added their signatures to one of the steel beams in recognition of reaching the final stages of erecting the steelwork at Stockport's new Brinnington sports and leisure centre. Brinnington councillors Becky Crawford and Chris Murphy … [Read more...]

SAS Daniels report changes to Companies House filings

SAS Daniels are reporting important changes that will alter the filings which all companies are required to make at Companies House. Currently any changes to Persons with Significant Control (PSC) are notified via the annual confirmation statement. This means that there can sometimes be a time lag … [Read more...]

Innovate UK investing £2m in design projects

Innovate UK is investing up to £2 million funding in new innovations in early-stage, human-centred design projects.  The funded projects - part of the government's Innovate UK design foundations competition - will help businesses identify high-value innovation opportunities and generate ideas for … [Read more...]

Meet the Buyer attracts 150 businesses

Stockport based Meet the Buyer attracted more than 150 businesses attending 315 appointments throughout the day. This year’s event, organised by Stockport Council in partnership with Rochdale and Trafford Councils, was held at the Stockport Town Hall on 20th June. Meet the Buyer gives local … [Read more...]

The Co-operative bank ‘no longer for sale’

Manchester based The Co-operative Bank has announced it is no longer for sale following advanced talks with existing investors. The bank has reported that it is in advanced talks about a proposed equity capital raise and recapitalisation. The loss-making Co-operative Bank is 20% owned by the … [Read more...]

£8.5m RBS loan opens door to new care village

A new care village has opened in South Manchester thanks to an £8.5m loan from the Royal Bank of Scotland. Belong Morris Feinmann, a new care village for the Jewish community, has opened its doors in Didsbury. Care provider, Belong, has partnered with the Morris Feinmann Homes Trust to create … [Read more...]

Stockport Business Summit open for business

The Stockport Business Summit - “Your Stockport, Your Business, Your Future”, - hosted by Stockport Council in partnership with Stockport Economic Alliance, is open to Stockport's business community.  Stockport is one of the North West’s leading and most successful business locations. Offering an … [Read more...]

Stockport supporting Armed Forces Day

This weekend Stockport Council will be joining the rest of the nation in supporting the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community. This Saturday is the annual Armed Forces Day, where people and communities come together to show support for the people who make up the Armed Forces … [Read more...]

Have you got a ‘What If’ Plan?

In these days of uncertainly and unpredictability, have you and your business planned for the What If factor? It has long been good practice within any industry to carry out stringent research and audience opinion before taking a new product to market. And yet, even in today's complex, volatile … [Read more...]