Vehicles, which have exhaust emissions below 100g/km, are eligible for free parking in 'on and off-street' public parking places operated by Stockport Council throughout the borough. Prior to October 2014 eligible vehicles were identified by the paper tax disc. On Wednesday 1st October 2014, … [Read more...]
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FAIRHURST ESTATES APPOINTED BY FINNING
Fairhurst Estates have been appointed by Finning, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of heavy duty plant moving equipment, to acquire a lease hold property for them on the Slough Trading Estate. The Stockport based property and facilities management company Fairhurst Estates … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT ON ROUTE FOR RECORD PASSENGER NUMBERS
Manchester Airport is on course and nudging nearer to an all-time record number of 22 million passengers as the number of people using the UK’s 3rd busiest airport increased again last month. Nearly 5% more people used the airport this September as a total of 2.3m people travelled … [Read more...]
CHRISTINE THORNLEY ACHIEVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR POWER OF ATTORNEY CAMPAIGNING
Partner Christine Thornley at Gorvins Solicitors in Stockport has been highly commended in the Solicitor of the Year, Private Practice category at the Law Society Excellence Awards 2014. The joint head of Gorvins Wills, Trusts and Probate team picked up the accolade at a prestigious black tie … [Read more...]
TRAMS TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT ARRIVE 12 MONTHS AHEAD OF SCHEDULE
Metrolink’s new line to Manchester Airport will open to passengers on Monday 3 November – well over 12 months ahead of schedule. The final stage of a thorough pre-launch process will start on Monday 20 October when test trams will start to run out of service between Cornbrook and … [Read more...]
KPMG BOLSTERS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SCHEME WITH PREFERENTIAL MORTGAGE OFFER
KPMG announced at its ‘One Firm’ event for all 12,000 employees at the O2 arena that it had negotiated a private banking offer for its staff. The offer extends the firm’s ‘total reward’ remuneration and benefits package, made up of core salary; performance bonus; … [Read more...]
JOIN THE STARS AT A COMEDY LUNCHEON & RAISE FUNDS FOR BEECHWOOD
Beechwood Cancer Care are hosting The Man@Manchester Comedy Luncheon with not 1 but 3 comedians topping the bill!! Taking place at the Palace Hotel, Oxford Street, Manchester, this is a sure way to start your festive cheer with Mick Miller, Tony Jo and Paul Boardman keeping you entertained with post … [Read more...]
RBS FUND F1 SIMULATOR AT NORTH WEST Scalextric RACING CENTRE
North West Scalextric racing centre - Stonerig Raceway - has installed a Formula One (F1) simulator at its premises in Oldham funded with the support of a loan from The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The simulator is the very latest F1 model available and is based on the 2014 McLaren and Force … [Read more...]
GET STOCKPORT ONLINE!
Residents across Stockport are being challenged to get online this October and try doing everyday things the digital way, as part of the national Get Online Week running Monday 13th to Sunday 19th October. Councillor Iain Roberts, Deputy Leader of Stockport Council, said: “The internet … [Read more...]
GM MANUFACTURING BUSINESSES ASKED FOR INPUT ON DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
With a manufacturing industry set to grow in value from £6.7bn (GVA measured in 2012) to £10bn by 2027, businesses in Greater Manchester are being asked for their views on a proposed development strategy for the sector. The strategy document has been drafted by New Economy – … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT GYM UP FOR TOP INDUSTRY AWARD
Life Leisure’s Houldsworth Village Gym in Reddish has been shortlisted for a prestigious fitness industry award, beating off strong competition to make the finals. The club has been shortlisted in the ‘Strength Training Gym of the Year’ at the National Fitness Awards, an … [Read more...]
SUPPORT FOR STEPPING HILL TO GAIN "SPECIALIST" STATUS
Local residents have signed a petition in support of Stepping Hill Hospital being given 'Specialist' status and Lisa Smart, the prospective MP for Hazel Grove Constituency, was delighted recently to hand over her petition to the Minister of State for Care and Support, the Rt Hon Norman Lamb … [Read more...]