Stockport Council is marking Black History Month (BHM) in October, which celebrates the contributions made by black people around the world. It was started by Carter G. Woodson in America in 1926. BHM has grown into an international celebration which embraces all minority ethnic groups, … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
LIFE LEISURE ATTRACTS SUPPORT FOR THE DAVID HOPKINS FOUNDATION
Broadstone Mill have handed over a cheque to fellow Marketing Stockport member Life Leisure for £6,000 as a donation to The David Hopkins Foundation. The foundation was set up in memory of David Hopkins OBE who was a well known figure in the Stockport Community and was a long … [Read more...]
HUGHES’ DOUBLE WIN AT NORTH WEST FINANCE AWARDS
It was a rewarding night at the Macron Stadium in Bolton as Hughes Safety Showers scooped more gongs to take pride of place in the trophy cabinet, this time at the North West Finance Awards. The Bredbury based Safety Shower specialist took both the 'Outstanding Business Performance' and 'SME … [Read more...]
BIG STOCKPORT RUN RAISES BIG MONEY FROM ORBIT & JONES HOMES
Colleagues from Orbit Deveopments and sister company Jones Homes, one of the North West’s largest commercial and residential property group, teamed up in the Big Stockport Run and raised £2,185 for Millie's Trust. The 21-strong team of runners taking part in the 10K Run around the … [Read more...]
GM LEP SEEK VIEWS ON GREATER MANCHESTER MANUFACTURING 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 … [Read more...]
TEAMS SOUGHT FOR STOCKPORT’S FIRST BUSINESS FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Launched just over 6 months ago, Stockport’s first Business Football League is looking for teams to join an already impressive list of local businesses. The league’s aim is provide football for those who may not be able to access it at the weekend and ensure that all games fit around … [Read more...]
CONSULTATION TO PLAN FOR GREATER MANCHESTER GROWTH
The ten councils in Greater Manchester are consulting the public on plans to work together to support significant levels of housing and employment growth. Leaders of the ten GM authorities have agreed that increasingly they think and act as a single economic entity, with a single labour … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLLEGE STUDENT IN GB EURO CHAMPIONSHIPS
Stockport College sports science student Megan Gaunt has just returned from the U19 Women's Water Polo European Championships in Rome where she represented Great Britain. Megan's goal keeping skills helped GB to claim seventh place in the tournament after reaching the quarter finals and beating … [Read more...]
PZ CUSSONS JETS INTO AIRPORT CITY
PZ Cussons, a major manufacturer of personal healthcare products and consumer goods, has agreed a five year deal to take circa 6,000 square feet of office space at 4M, the Grade A office building within Airport City Manchester. The 4M office building is located adjacent to the airport ground … [Read more...]
WINNERS AANOUNCED FOR STOCKPORT CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARDS
Stockport authors and winners of this year’s Stockport Council Children’s Book Awards have been announced at a special presentation event after Stockport children, aged three to 16 years old, from across the borough, read a total of 16 contemporary books and then voted for their … [Read more...]
BIG NAMES SIGN ON FOR CHARITY EVENT – CAN YOU SING MANCHESTER
Big names from the Manchester business community are set to perform at the Can You SIng Manchester event on 9th October. Inspiral Carpets keyboard player and XFM DJ Clint Boon has been confirmed as a judge for the event whilst Media Lawyer Steve Kuncewicz of Bermans will be swapping IP for a high … [Read more...]
DEPARTMENT FOR BIS ISSUE GUIDANCE FOR COMPETITION LAW
How can directors help companies avoid breaking competition law? The Department for Business Innovation & Skills have today published a guide for company directors to help companies avoid breaking competition law. The guidance sets out the questions that non-executive directors should … [Read more...]