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...]
Marketing Stockport News
CDL EXPANDS, CREATING FURTHER NEW JOBS
Insurance software business, CDL, has unveiled a striking new office development and state-of-the-art data centre alongside its Strata House headquarters in Stockport. The move comes as part of the company’s expansion programme, which has provided 100 new jobs over the past two years, and will … [Read more...]
ALLIED BAKERIES – A SLICE OF SUCCESS
The first Marketing Stockport meeting of 2015 has already raised the barrier to dizzy heights as those who attended will no doubt agree! Allied Bakeries’ General Manager Carl Hampson treated us to a fantastically informative and thought provoking presentation – ‘Changing the … [Read more...]
WHO PAYS FOR A SNOW DAY?
As we are in the middle of winter, we shouldn't be surprised when we have snow. But, when the snow falls thick and fast, SAS Daniels receives an increasing number of enquiries with regards to whether or not employers are obliged to pay their employees who are unable to make it into work. SAS … [Read more...]
DON’T LET SNOW AND ICE CATCH YOU OUT!
Even in January, the middle of winter, we all seem caught out and surprised when it snows! Much of Stockport’s surrounding centres and villages were gridlocked as vehicles struggled to get a grip with the wintry conditions, some drivers even abandoning their wheels and taking to walking to … [Read more...]
JOHN LEWIS FINED £9000 FOR UNSUITABLE RISK ASSESSMENT
John Lewis PLC has been fined £9000 and ordered to pay costs of £31000 for failing to undertake a suitable and sufficient risk assessment for an activity undertaken by their maintenance team at their store in Cheadle, Stockport. The company pleaded guilty to breaching … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – BUSINESS NEWS
Business news from this week's Stockport Express includes: Marketing Stockport's visit to Allied Bakeries a big hit with members; Apprentice vacancies on the up; New vintage store in Stockport; New branding for college; Cheadle Hulme welcomes new eateries; Scheme for finance graduates … [Read more...]
NEW PRINCIPAL FOR STOCKPORT COLLEGE
A new Principal has been appointed to Stockport College. Governors have announced that Simon Andrews, who is currently the Principal and Chief Executive of Macclesfield College, is to join the college in April as CEO and Principal. Speaking this week Simon Andrews (left) … [Read more...]
SMART WORKS EXPANDS UK REACH TO STOCKPORT
Smart Works, a London based organisation who help women on low incomes into work, are expanding across the UK and launching Smart Works Greater Manchester in Stockport in the spring of 2015. Smart Works provide high quality interview clothes, styling advice and interview training to … [Read more...]
A6 TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT RELIEF ROAD MOVES CLOSER
Development of the A6 relief road, from Hazel Grove to Manchester Airport, has moved forward as the Secretary of State for Transport has confirmed Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) and Side Roads Order (SRO) for the route. The new road scheme will provide approximately 10km of dual … [Read more...]
KRISS AKABUSI PUTS ORBIT ON TRACK TO RECORD-BREAKING YEAR
Legendary athlete and TV presenter Kriss Akabusi joined The Mayor of Stockport and commercial property agents at Orbit’s Regent House in Stockport to get 2015 off to a flying start. Led by Leasing Surveyor Rhys Owen, attendees got an overview of developments in the town, heard about events … [Read more...]
2014 DELIVERS RECORD YEAR FOR GORVINS
Award-winning Stockport law firm Gorvins Solicitors has had a record 12 months as the company increased turnover, recruited new staff, celebrated award wins and announced a strong set of financial results for the year ending November 2014. The leading Stockport firm confirmed a 6 per cent … [Read more...]