Television personality Vernon Kay will be hitting the ground running when he lands at Manchester Airport to officially start the charity runway run in aid of Comic Relief. The event is the global charity partnership between British Airways and Comic Relief UK and organised by British Airways and … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
Stockport Council open consultation on the future of Stockport Market.
Stockport Council are inviting residents, businesses and community groups to share their views about Stockport Market. A period if public consultation runs from 7th March – 1st April 2016. As with many UK towns and cities, Stockport is facing challenges in attracting shoppers as digital channels … [Read more...]
Windmill’s investment delivers increased growth
Continuous investment has been the key to constant sales growth at Stockport based Windmill Tapes & Labels where a new factory, plant and a skilled workforce has enabled the company to retain a competitive edge. And 2016 is set to see further investment at Windmill. Plans are underway to … [Read more...]
Business seminar hosted by Cheshire East and University of Manchester
Experts from the world of business will be staging a breakfast seminar at Alderley Park, supported by Cheshire East Council and The University of Manchester. All sectors of business are invited to register to attend the session which will tackle many of the challenges faced by companies wanting … [Read more...]
Stockport business owners take a gander at college
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...]
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...]