The team from RBS in Stockport left their desks, swapped their suits for shorts and Filofaxes for forks for their latest community support project. Two groups of volunteers, from the Stockport branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland, spent one Friday each working on the Peace Garden at St Agnes Church, … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT COUNCIL TAX SCAM WARNING
Stockport Council is warning consumers to be on their guard following complaints from residents who have been approached by scam businesses. The Council were contacted by a resident who had been approached by a scam company claiming they had paid too much tax. Although the company claimed … [Read more...]
DEVELOPER SOUGHT FOR MANCHESTER MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
An opportunity for north west businesses as a developer is being sought by DTZ for a mixed use development in Manchester. Manchester City Council and Network Rail Infrastructure Ltd are seeking an investment / development partner or consortium (including lead developer, full professional … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW
The latest edition of the Stockport Express is out now with updates from around the business community including the Spark Business Idea winner 2014, Wayne Jones discusses the new broadband invesment for Stockport plus much more on business and the community. … [Read more...]
POSITIVE TIMES FOR STOCKPORT ACCOUNTANT
Stockport based Accountants and Business advisors Bennett Verby are in growth mode in what feels like pre recession times according to the CEO Bernard Verby. The company has seen double digit growth in business performance that is continuing through 2014. "We are very much in growth mode and … [Read more...]
FUNDING BOOST FOR PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA
Stockport residents living with dementia are set to benefit from improved care environments thanks to a funding boost. Stockport Council in partnership with Stockport Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has been awarded £755,000 from the Department of Health’s Dementia … [Read more...]
LATEST ROADWORKS IN STOCKPORT
Roads in Marple Bridge and Heald Green will be affected by roadworks taking place between now and the end of the month. British Telecom will be undertaking works on Hollins Lane in Marple Bridge, outside property number 12. These works require the road to be closed to traffic on … [Read more...]
A BIG HELLO TO INSPIRED GOODBYES
A start-up company selling products to help the bereaved say their final farewells has won the Spark Business Idea 2014 competition. The contest, organised by Stockport Business & Innovation Centre, attracted a wide range of entrants, but it was the innovative thinking and growth potential of … [Read more...]
COUNTING DOWN TO STOCKPORT’S SUMMER FESTIVAL
Stockport is counting down to its August festival weekend as plans are finalised. Taking place from Friday 29th – Sunday 31st August, the Summer Festival is a real treat for the senses, with something for everyone on offer at various locations across the town centre, whatever your … [Read more...]
ORBIT DEVELOPMENTS PUTS £8500 INTO OLD TOWN FRINGE FESTIVAL
Stockport’s largest commercial landlord, Orbit Developments, is supporting this year’s first ever Old Town Fringe Festival. The deal is a two year commitment worth £8500. Head of the organising committee Joe Barratt said the sponsorship was hugely welcome: “Orbit … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT AWARDS ON THE HUNT FOR RAFFLE PRIZES
We are fast approaching the third Stockport Business Awards and, as in previous years, the event has chosen a charity partner. The chosen charity this year is the Together Trust. (http://www.togethertrust.org.uk) The Cheadle-based charity provides a range of social care, special education, … [Read more...]
THE fresh GROUP RE-APPOINTED BY DFS
Following a competitive pitch process, full-service creative agency The fresh Group has been appointed to deliver the DFS company conference in November 2014 for the second consecutive year. The event will build on the success of 2013’s ‘Above and Beyond’ 1940s military-themed … [Read more...]