Pete joined Fairhurst Estates in September 2014 when he was part way through his Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), which consists of a period of structured training over a minimum 23 month period and a final assessment interview. He has over eight years building surveying experience … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
Life Leisure does the double at national awards
The awards ceremony, held on 4th December, was hosted by fitness entrepreneur and TV personality Katie Bulmer - Cooke and ex British (and Stockport Metro) swimmer and Olympic medallist and commentator Steve Parry. The awards recognise excellence, innovation and achievement in gyms and are open to … [Read more...]
Midshires Adrienne Topping shortlised at Made in Manchester Awards
Midshire’s marketing manager Adrienne Topping has been shortlisted for a Made in Manchester award. Adrienne is in the running for the Marketing Professional of the Year award. The awards will celebrate the talent and success of young professionals in Manchester with a range of awards to be … [Read more...]
More trains from Stockport promised in £1.2bn investment
FirstGroup will continue to run trains from Stockport to Manchester – but has promised more trains at peak times. FirstGroup won the TransPennine Express franchise, beating Stagecoach and a joint venture between Keolis and Go-Ahead and will continue to run TransPennine Express until 2023. It has … [Read more...]
House prices set to soar across the North West
House prices are set to continue to rise across the north west by almost 25 per cent between 2016 and 2019, according to research published today by BNP Paribas Real Estate. The global real estate adviser has forecast that prices will increase by 23.7 per cent in the north west to £181,301 because … [Read more...]
Aqua Design rise to Baker’s marketing
Baker's Vaults a well known nightspot in Stockport Market Place has been given new rise with their marketing thanks to design agency Aqua Design Group. After re-opening their doors in December 2014 after a major refurbishment by Robinsons Brewery, the pub was looking for a new approach with … [Read more...]
Stockport College setting the pace with next generation engineers
Stockport College is hoping to put the next generation of scientists and engineers on the fast track to success. The college has been named a ‘strategic hub’ for the Bloodhound Supersonic Car as it attempts to break the land speed record. Students will study the car and develop an online … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport appoints for £1bn transformation
A Dutch based company has been appointed by Manchester Airports Group (M.A.G) as its sole Managed Service Provider to lead on delivery of the £1 billion Manchester Airport Transformation Programme. Arcadis will be responsible for the Programme Management of the entire transformation, encompassing … [Read more...]
Vernon Building Society offers new family assist mortgage
Vernon Building Society is offering a Family Assist Mortgage following findings from Lloyds Bank that indicate that parental financial support for housing costs is up by a fifth in just two years. Such support is often given in the form of a gifted mortgage deposit - but this can be risky as the … [Read more...]
MAN leads the way again
A few weeks ago, the Norwegian oil company Norwegian Statoil announced the production start of the world’s first subsea gas compression facility at the Åsgard field in the Norwegian Sea. The facility features two hermetically-sealed MAN Diesel & Turbo HQFIM™ motor compressor units which … [Read more...]
Pure Innovations supports Wellspring apprentice style
There is often a perception that disabled people will fundraise for themselves. Marketing Stockport member Pure Innovations decided to blow that idea out the water; the people at Pure want to support the homeless of Stockport, with no badges or labels. It’s that simple. On Friday 4th December, we … [Read more...]
Do we need a scores on the doors scheme for safety
Food outlets are subject to a Scores on the Doors hygiene rating system, but what would happen if businesses had a similar scheme for health and safety? Marketing Stockport member Michelle Hay is campaigning for the scheme to be introduced. She believes that it should be compulsory for all … [Read more...]