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...]
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HALLIDAYS AUDIT RESULTS IN INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY FOR KUTCHENHAUS
Following an IT audit, Hallidays client Kutchenhaus is now working more efficiently, gaining confidence in their IT systems and enjoying cost reductions. Kutchenhaus Ltd, an extension of one of the world’s biggest high quality kitchen manufacturers, had been frustrated by problems with … [Read more...]
BOOTH AINSWORTH GIVES HEADS-UP ON ABOLITION OF TAX ON SOME PENSION FUNDS
From April 2015 the 55% tax on pension funds on death is to be abolished. The latest state of the pension's revolution has made pensions a much more attractive way to save and to pass on, tax free, after death. But the majority of people aged over 55 do not think the government's pension … [Read more...]
NEW FACES AND EXPANSION AT ORBIT DEVELOPMENTS STOCKPORT PROPERTIES
Three new companies have moved into Orbit’s newly refurbished Regent House offices and one new business has chosen Beckwith House as its North West office in the last few months. The recent burst of leasing activity in two of Stockport’s leading commercial properties will see 3,287 sq … [Read more...]
VERNON CUSTOMERS GET HAPPIER!
Vernon Building Society’s 2014 customer survey has showed further improvement over its already strong results from 2013. The survey, which is sent out to around 30,000 customers, focuses on the Society’s reputation, products, marketing and customer service and has showed … [Read more...]
MERSEYWAY CAR PARK’S £1.8 MILLION FACELIFT TO BOOST HIGH STREET
Shoppers and visitors to Stockport town centre will benefit from improved facilities in one of the borough’s major car parks. Stockport Council, UK Asset Resolution - the landlord of Merseyway shopping centre - and Merseyway itself have jointly invested £1.84m to refurbish the … [Read more...]
RBS FUNDS EXPANSION AT BUXTON BREWERY
Production is expected to increase at Buxton Brewery following a move to larger premises to meet increased production demands following an expansion financed by six figure funding package from The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS). The company, which currently produces over 20 different beers … [Read more...]
CHANCE TO WIN A SESSION IN A RECORDING STUDIO AT FAMILY FUN DAY
Children aged 5-18 years who live in Stockport can enter Stockport Council’s Music Service’s competition to win a Recording Studio experience. Entrants must ‘Like’ the Stockport Music Service on Facebook and post a picture of themselves practising music in a quirky, … [Read more...]
LADY LUCK DRIVES OFF AT SILVERSTONE FOR HUGHES’ TEAM
Lady luck had definitely done a runner as the Hughes/Speedworks Motorsport team descended on the 'Home of British Motorsport', for the penultimate rounds of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Silverstone. Free Practice 1 and 2 looked a little lacklustre on paper as Tom Ingram - … [Read more...]
ALLIED BAKERIES TAKES A SLICE AT THE RETAIL INDUSTRY AWARDS
Allied Bakeries has taken away the Grocery Product Launch of the Year 2014 award at the Retail Industry Awards for its Great White Loaf after the company declared it as the “most successful launch in food FMCG this year”. The loaf, which has 7g of fibre per 100g, compared with … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS RECOGNISE CDL FOUNDER
Stockport businessman Tom Hogg, Group Chairman and founder of IT company CDL, has been presented with a Special Recognition Award at the Stockport Business Awards 2014, for his outstanding contribution to the Stockport business community. The judging panel were impressed by Tom's long term … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW
This weeks packed Stockport Express is out now including an 8 page feature on last weeks Business Awards. A great night celebrating business from across the borough. The feature includes a run down of the winners and photos from the night. Stockport based Louis Troyano of the Great British Bake-Off … [Read more...]