Local personal injury firm, Freeclaim Solicitors currently based in Wythenshawe, has secured new premises at Cheadle Royal as part of ambitious plans for the development of the Practice. Led by Managing Director Alastair Fernie, the Practice is currently undergoing exciting business development … [Read more...]
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AWARDS LAUNCHED – WHO MAKES YOU PROUD?
Stockport's extraordinary people are to be recognised in the Borough's popular citizen awards.The Proud of Stockport awards will see individuals, groups or teams that go out of their way to make the Borough a better place, recognised at a ceremony at Stockport Town Hall. The Council and its … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW
The latest Stockport Express is out now and includes a packed business section with a focus on the recent Stockport economic breakfast event plus news on apprenticeships and growth news for a Stockport company. … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT IS TOWN OF CHOICE FOR YOUNG CITY COUPLES
Stockport is the town of choice for young city couples according to the Vernon Building Society's research that reveals that the number of 30-45 year olds in Stockport is increasing while Manchester and Liverpool have seen a decline over the same period. The latest data from the Office of … [Read more...]
MOVED HOUSE? DON’T LOSE YOUR VOTE
With just over a month to go before the General Election on May 7th, Stockport residents who have moved house in the last 18 months are being encouraged to make sure they are registered to vote at the right address. Poll cards will start being sent out next week to addresses across the borough … [Read more...]
MORE GREAT NEWS FOR THE A6 RELIEF ROAD
Lisa Smart, Prospective MP for Hazel Grove is celebrating this week’s announcement of a £350,000 grant for a study to assess the case for building the A555 Hazel Grove By-pass through to the M60 at Bredbury. It comes just a week after the first sod was cut on the route from the A6 … [Read more...]
CLOUD 9 HOSTS – FASTER & FURTHER
A Stockport company is using the power of fibre broadband to grow as a business and expand its customer base as far away as New Zealand. As well as creating jobs for local people and increasing turnover, Cloud 9 Hosts are also able to offer increased security for clients thanks to the capabilities … [Read more...]
PRINCIPAL CONTRACTOR IS APPOINTED FOR RESTORATION OF BRAMALL HALL
Stockport Council has welcomed the appointment of its principal contractor, Lambert Walker, to undertake the restoration of historic Bramall Hall. This follows a successful grant of £1.6 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF). Left: Bramhall Hall Lambert Walker are a North West … [Read more...]
PLANS ANNOUNCED TO IMPROVE CONNECTION OF NORTHERN CITIES
Plans to revolutionise travel in the north include cutting journey times between major cities with a new ‘TransNorth’ rail system; a new road tunnel under the Peak District improving connectivity between Sheffield and Manchester and introducing Oyster-style smart travel cards. … [Read more...]
VACANT PROPERTIES MUST BE ‘INSURANCE’ COMPLIANT’
Vacant properties are a major target for squatting, theft, vandalism and arson and we must take steps to deter this and ensure we are 'Insurance compliant'. This is the message that Red Rock facilities want to ensure gets out to all property owners. Kevin Welsby explains: "If a building … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS CENTRE EXTENDS SPARK COMPETITION DEADLINE
Stockport Business & Innovation Centre (SBIC) has extended the deadline for entries in its search for the region’s most promising business start-up. After the innovative bereavement gifts business, Inspired Goodbyes, took the honours in 2014, the Spark Stockport Business Idea … [Read more...]
MIDSHIRE’S NEW BASE OPENS IN WEST BROMWICH
The directors of Midshire were delighted to welcome Sandwell Council Leader Darren Cooper to their brand-new, custom-built office in West Bromwich for its official grand opening along with business partners, local businesses, community leaders and customers. Left: The team at Midshire, West … [Read more...]