Stockport-based apprenticeship provider, Damar Training, has announced the winners of its annual Apprenticeship Awards, which champion apprentices and employers within the region. Left: Higher Apprentice of the Year, Jordan Coulton, of Weightmans LLP with Jonathan Bourne of Damar … [Read more...]
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MOVING IN AND UP AT MANSION HOUSE FOR NEW ORBIT CUSTOMERS
Stockport’s largest commercial property landlord, Orbit Developments, has secured four new deals at its Mansion House site. The new occupiers will make the most of the building’s high quality refurbished offices on Wellington Road which are let on all-inclusive short term and … [Read more...]
WHY NOT ALL EMPLOYEES QUALIFY FOR SHARED PARENTAL LEAVE
New legislation introducing Shared Parental Leave is adding to pressure on employers in ensuring that their employees are aware of the facts and their rights when the patter of extra feet is expected. Employees already benefit from a number of family friendly rights, which can be difficult for … [Read more...]
DON’T BE FOOLED! WORLD BACKUP DAY 31st MARCH
Don’t be an April Fool – be prepared and back up your files on March 31st!! World Backup Day will fall on the eve of April Fools’ Day - designed to create awareness around the scary reality of data loss and the importance of protecting your IT assets through backing up. … [Read more...]
GROUP SHARE VISION FOR STOCKPORT
A group of Stockport business professionals are the driving force behind a new initiative which aims to create a more vibrant, sustainable town centre with an improved offering for everyone after identifying that, like many traditional Town Centres, Stockport is under real threat of becoming … [Read more...]
GORVINS SHOW THEY CARE DURING CARING WEEK
Gorvins inaugral Caring Advice Week has been praised by Carers as a week of activity at helping carers, dependents and anyone who needs advice on how to plan for the future has done its job in a community drive to reach out to hundreds of carers missing out on vital support, services and … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT MANUFACTURER RECORDS 26 percent GROWTH in 2014
Resin Surfaces Limited (RSL) has recorded a 26% growth in 2014, taking turnover to over £6million for the first time. One of its highlight projects for 2014 was to provide flooring for the award-winning refurbishment of the Central Library in Manchester which boasts one of the most … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT & THOMAS COOK HUNT FOR A VERY SPECIAL MUM
This Mother’s Day Manchester Airport and Thomas Cook Airlines are on the hunt for the UK’s most special mum, with one lucky mother set to win a family holiday to Miami. To nominate your mum, or another mum who is extra special, log onto Manchester Airport’s website and tell us … [Read more...]
SOCIETY NAMES DJS AS INSIGHT PARTNER
The Larrey Society, the first cross sector “think tank”, today announced the appointment of DJS Research Ltd of Stockport to partner in developing strategic projects and campaigns on a fit for purpose 21st century ambulance service. DJS is an independently owned family business set-up … [Read more...]
APPRENTICES NEED CORRECT EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTATION TOO!
Apprentices are playing an increasingly important role in employment: the government has declared that there are now over 1500 different apprenticeships on offer in more than 170 industries and £1.5bn was invested in apprenticeships by the government in 2013-2014. This week is National … [Read more...]
EHL BRINGS FLAVOURS OF THE WORLD TO STOCKPORT COLLEGE
Learners at Stockport College were treated to a visit from EHL Ingredients this week, to learn all about the wonderful world of herbs and spices. Kath Davis, new Product Development Manager at EHL Ingredients, based in Reddish, Stockport, visited the college on Wellington Road South to present an … [Read more...]
COUNCIL APPROVES COMPREHENSIVE INVESTMENT IN TRANSPORT NETWORKS
Stockport Council has approved a comprehensive programme of investment in transport networks aimed at improving access within and around the borough for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists. As part of the Investing in Stockport programme, the Council has committed over £320 million to … [Read more...]