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...]
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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...]
Civic events to mark Commonwealth Day and Centenary of WW1
Two civic events will take place in Stockport on Monday March 14th to celebrate Commonwealth Day and to mark the centenary of World War One. At 9.55am the Commonwealth Flag Ceremony will take place at the top of the steps to Stockport Art Gallery on Wellington Road South before the flag is raised … [Read more...]
Wedding venues advised to play fair by CMA
As the wedding season approaches, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is advising wedding and event venues that requiring large deposits and cancellation charges could breach consumer law. The CMA’s advice reminds the businesses – which provide venues for a range of events including … [Read more...]
Stockport’s BID consultants mean business as 3 more towns vote YES!
Stockport’s goal for a Business Improvement District looks to be moving closer as appointed consultants The Means report a positive response from town centre interviews. The Means, who saw their latest BID campaigns in Marble Arch, Pontypridd and Swansea all result in a yes vote on Friday last … [Read more...]
Vernon launches fixed rate mortgages amid base rate uncertainty
Stockport based Vernon Building Society has launched a competitive range of fixed rate mortgages. First time buyers and home movers can borrow up to 95% of their property’s value and benefit from the security a fixed rate delivers for the first three years of the term. "Demand for fixed rate … [Read more...]
SKY high deal for BAM Properties’ Stockport offices
BAM Properties sale of its landmark Stockport office is indicative of the market's confidence in investing in Stockport. BAM has sold its office investment St Peter’s Square, Wellington Road, Stockport to a South African investor for £12.39M. The sale reflects a net initial yield of 7%. The … [Read more...]