Two Marketing Stockport members have provided Insight Presentations to Stockport College students, as part of the new Gander Careers Programme. Last week, Graham Saul of Cloud 9 Hosts and Stuart Bradley of Trust, gave students an insight into their careers and industries, as part of a series of … [Read more...]
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Stockport talent among winners at ICAEW Manchester awards
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) Manchester rewarded outstanding talent and potential at its annual dinner and awards event at The Lowry Hotel. The evening gave the ICAEW Chartered Accountants Manchester the opportunity to acknowledge the region’s best finance … [Read more...]
Stockport’s Barratt brothers praised by High Streets Minister
The Barratt brothers from Stockport have been praised by High Streets Minister Marcus Jones for their efforts to revitalise local markets across the UK. Tom and Joe Barratt’s Teenage Markets give young people a platform to showcase their creative talents. Their hard work includes fusing retail … [Read more...]
Stockport’s C&C win Commercial Lines Broker of the Year
C&C, one of the UK’s leading independent insurance brokers, have been awarded the Compass Commercial Lines Broker of the Year 2016. The award, sponsored by insurance giant Aviva, was presented to Marketing Stockport member C&C Insurance Broker’s managing director Malcolm Cooke and … [Read more...]
SAS Daniels completes acquisition by HCE Group
North West law firm SAS Daniels has completed the acquisition of SHCE LTD (The Sheriffs Office) by the High Court Enforcement Group, (HCE Group). HCE is the largest independent and privately owned High Court enforcement company in England and Wales as of the 31st January. Acting for HCE Group … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL TAX INCREASE IS 3.75%
Residents living in an average band D property are set to pay £1,449.44 for Council services following last night’s Budget Council meeting (3 March). At the meeting Stockport Council set its budget for the financial year 2016-17, including a 3.75% increase in the Council-controlled element of the … [Read more...]
Lucky five to have guided tour of restored Bramall Hall
Five people have won a Golden Ticket for a private guided tour of Bramall Hall’s restoration work, following its £1.6m refurbishment. Hard Hat Tours of the Hall have been so popular that they are now all fully booked. The Golden Ticket Tour will offer one last chance for a sneaky peek to five … [Read more...]
Manchester airport’s £1bn transformation set for take off
Planning consent has been granted for Manchester Airport’s 10 year, £1bn transformation programme. The Manchester Airport Transformation Programme (MAN-TP) is set to provide the 23 million passengers that use the airport every year with facilities that combine a contemporary look and feel with … [Read more...]
Could libraries really be bookless?
As reader’s transition to digital tablets and public spaces become more high-tech, Stockport based interior specialist Innova Design Solutions has declared that we could start seeing “bookless libraries” within a generation. The prediction comes as figures show sales of printed books fell by £150 … [Read more...]
Robinsons Brewery reveals latest pub to undergo a major refit
Robinsons Brewery has unveiled its latest pub to undergo a revamp. The Old Pack Horse pub is located within a conservation in Chapel-en-le-Frith so Robinsons' award-winning Property Design Team were challenged to improve the space available for drinkers, deliver a fresh updated look, and create a … [Read more...]
Renters in the north west ‘among the most satisfied’ in the UK
Renters in the north west are among the most satisfied in the UK, according to findings from the National Landlords Association (NLA). Renters in the East Midlands lead the way with the poll finding that 83 per cent saying they are satisfied with their landlord. Tenants in the north west and … [Read more...]
Estate agent Gascoigne Halman included in ‘1,000 Companies to Inspire Britain’
Estate agent Gascoigne Halman has been included in the London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) annual report ‘1,000 Companies to inspire Britain 2016’. The LSEG have described these listed companies as the engine of the British economy. The report, in its third year, is an annual celebration of … [Read more...]