Stockport based Booth Ainsworth is giving the heads up for a new flat rate State Pension that will be introduced for everyone next year and which is expected to be around £150 a week, depending on their National Insurance contribution record. Individuals will need a minimum of 10 qualifying … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
C&C APPOINT NEW OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
C&C Insurance Brokers have appointed Paula Williams as their Operations Director. Paula joins C&C from Arthur J Gallagher where she was North Regional Managing Director after joining Giles in the same role in August 2012. She brings with her a wealth of industry expertise having … [Read more...]
WHAT DO YOU LOVE ABOUT STOCKPORT?
Stockport Museums are launching a competition to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2015 and would like to know what the people of Stockport love about our wonderful town. To enter, simply head to the reception at Stockport Museum and Staircase House in the Market Place or to the new Café at … [Read more...]
SPIN OF AGES EVENT IN SUPPORT OF LIFE LEISURE FOUNDATION
Stockport's LifeLEISURE is to host a 'Spin of Ages' event to raise money for the group's David Hopkins foundation which supports local sports clubs and individuals in Stockport. 'The Spin' - a few hours of spinning - while listening to music of 'The Ages' is a fun event 'with a difference' and is … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS
In this week's Stockport Express Business pages:Gorvins report increased turnover and more staff; Marketing Stockport member Entertainment Today is nurturing young talent; Stockport lady baking for success; track star helping Orbit sell Stockport … [Read more...]
ENCOURAGING SIGNS FOR NORTH WEST ECONOMY
The February edition of the Manchester Monitor, reports a fall in jobseekers again, service and manufacturing boosted by demand and the housing market showing slight growth. The Manchester Monitor is a dashboard of Greater Manchester specific data and indicators designed to provide a … [Read more...]
SUBWAY COMPLETES THE LETTING AT CHEADLE HULME SHOPPING CENTRE
SUBWAY® is the latest global brand to take retail space at Cheadle Hulme Shopping Centre which is owned and managed by Orbit Developments. The addition of SUBWAY® makes the shopping centre fully let. The world’s largest sandwich provider is the second big brand to be attracted to … [Read more...]
ACCOUNTANCY TUTOR AT STOCKPORT COLLEGE DREAMS OF NUMBER ONE
A Stockport College tutor has been shortlisted for an award as one of the best further and higher education teachers by a national magazine. Stephen Field, who teaches association of accountancy technician (AAT) programmes at the Wellington Road campus, has been recognised … [Read more...]
CLARKE NICKLIN TO HOST BUDGET SEMINAR
Clarke Nicklin are to host a budget seminar on Thursday 19th March at their offices in Cheadle Royal. The FREE Breakfast Budget Seminar. Clarke Nicklin's Tax Partners Paul Draper and Tony Jakara will guide you through everything you need to know arising from the Chancellor’s last … [Read more...]
GOVERNMENT EXPANDS GROWTH DEALS WITH £1bn INVESTMENT
As part of its long-term plan to build a stronger economy and a fairer society, the government is expanding the Growth Deals signed last year with 39 Local Enterprise Partnerships by investing an extra £1bn in local economies. The funding is devolved from central government to … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT SUPPORTS NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY
Stockport Council is supporting National Voter Registration Day, taking place on 5th February, during a UK-wide week of national action (2-8 February) to inspire people to register to vote. Across the borough over 220,000 residents are now on the electoral register but there are still some people … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT HITS 22 MILLION PASSENGERS – AGAIN!
Manchester Airport, the UK’s third busiest airport, last week welcomed 22 million passengers for the first time since 2007. Left: The 22nd millionth passenger was Thomas Cook Airlines customer Harry O’Connor, 37, from Newcastle who received a wealth of prizes when he arrived for his … [Read more...]