Stockport-based charity, Independent Options, has raised almost £500 after hosting a highly successful Christmas Fair recently, and is issuing a big ‘thank you’ to those who offered their support and donations. Independent Options, one of Stockport’s leading charities for … [Read more...]
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EMPLOYERS PREPARE FOR SHARED PARENTAL LEAVE
From today, 1st December 2014, there are significant changes to parents’ rights to share maternity / adoption leave and pay and Hallidays Ethical Resourcing team are ready to help Stockport employers understand and prepare for the new legislation. These changes relate to any baby born or … [Read more...]
BIRTHDAY FOR START-UP HUB MARKS SUCCESSFUL FIRST YEAR
Stockport Business & Innovation Centre (SBIC) celebrated its first birthday in style with 80 guests attending a special first anniversary event last Tuesday 25th November. Led by Centre Manager John Booth and Incubator Director Tony Corcoran guests enjoyed a special review of the first 12 … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS GORVINS BECOMES DEMENTIA FRIENDLY
Marketing Stockport member Gorvins Solicitors’ employees are now all Dementia Friends, thanks to training from their colleague Tasoula Crosby, a Dementia Champion. The Dementia Friends campaign was launched by Public Health England and the Alzheimer’s Society supported by Stockport … [Read more...]
MP ATTENDS LUNCH FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Lisa Smart, prospective parliamentary candidate for Hazel Grove, hosted a Women in Business Lunch with Jo Swinson MP, Minister for Employment Relations and Consumer Affairs in the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and Minister for Women and Equalities in the Department of Culture, … [Read more...]
£15bn UK ROAD INVESTMENT PLAN INCLUDES £800m IN NORTH WEST
The Government’s plans for a “roads revolution” £15bn investment to improve congested major roads across the UK include schemes designed to improve access routes in the North West. Above: Artists impression of A6 Relief Road to Manchester Airport Announced today (1 … [Read more...]
STUNNING STOCKPORT SHOWCASED IN VERNON CALENDAR
Stunning Stockport scenery is showcased in the Vernon's 2015 calendar for good causes. Vernon Building Society have created a 2015 calendar featuring stunning photographs of the Stockport area by local photographers, all of whom have given their images free of charge as the calendar will … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT SUPPORTS STEPS TO BRING EMPTY BUILDINGS BACK TO LIFE
The Government has announced plans to see abandoned buildings brought back to life in a renewed effort to tackle a chronic problem where vast sites in Northern towns and cities become empty and unused for long periods of time, making areas look blighted. Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg wants to … [Read more...]
UK SMES SMART CITIES SOLUTIONS CHALLENGE LAUNCHED
The UK China smart cities project funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth office is seeking to establish a strong relationship with a small number of UK SMEs working in the smart city market. The UK-China Smartcities project aims To produce a blueprint for smart green city governance that will … [Read more...]
STARRING ROLE FOR HAT WORKS
Stockport's Hat Works tourist attraction, dedicated to the hatting industry, will be promoted to a new Asian audience as it is set to star on a Chinese Travel Channel. The Chinese production company spent an afternoon filming at Hat Works on Wednesday 26th November for their travel show and will … [Read more...]
MDT-UK FUNDRAISING ACROSS THE UK
Over the past few weeks, MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd staff in Stockport and Colchester have been generously donating to four fantastic causes. £221.81 was raised for Children In Need £241.51 was raised for Wear It Pink £126.21 was raised for the Poppy Appeal … [Read more...]
FRAUDULENT CLAIMS COSTS UK HOUSEHOLDS AN ADDITIONAL £50 EACH YEAR!
Fraudulent claims are costing every UK household an additional £50 through increased premiums, according to the Association of British Insurers. The ABI reported that fake car crashes are the biggest cause pushing the level to a record £1.3bn in 2013, an increase of 18% on the … [Read more...]