The regeneration of Woodford Aerodrome lifts off as plans for sustainable community are given the go ahead by Stockport Council. The council’s Planning and Highways Regulation Committee last night approved an outline planning application by Harrow Estates, Redrow Homes and Avro Heritage, to … [Read more...]
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CHANGES TO THE TUPE REGULATIONS EFFECTIVE FROM 31st JULY
Further changes to the TUPE regulations come into effect from 31st July which is aimed at micro businesses only (those with fewer than 10 employees) warn Stockport based legal practice SAS Daniels. The Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 (TUPE) were designed to … [Read more...]
LIGHTS OUT – EVENT TO MARK 100th ANNIVERSARY OF THE GREAT WAR
Residents in Stockport are being encouraged to take part in 'LIGHTS OUT' - a project to mark the 100th anniversary of the Great Britain’s entry into the First World War. The event is being held on Monday 4th August between 10.00pm and 11.00pm and Stockport will be … [Read more...]
THE THREE BEARS IS STOCKPORT’S PERFECT PUB
It’s official...the Three Bears is Stockport's Perfect Pub! After weeks of listener voting, the Hazel Grove pub triumphed over seven other pubs in the borough to be announced as Stockport's 'Perfect Pub' by Pure … [Read more...]
PZ CUSSONS ANNOUNCE PROFIT RISE DESPITE WEAKENING CURRENCIES
South Manchester based PZ Cussons, manufacturer and distributor of such well-known brands as Imperial Leather to Cussons Baby, Morning Fresh to St. Tropez, have announced an operating profit growth of 7% despite the impact of weakening currencies in their annual accounts to May 2104. Excluding … [Read more...]
GIANT STEP FOR MAN – FROM HAZEL GROVE TO THE MALDIVES
Staff from MDT-UK’s Headquarters in Hazel Grove continue to travel the world in support of their Heritage range of engines. Customer Support Manager, Wayne Vincent, recently had the pleasure of visiting the Maldives, specifically to check on the status of MDT-UK’s 3 x Ruston … [Read more...]
WORLD CLASS LIFT FOR SPORT IN STOCKPORT
VIPs a plenty turned out to add their weight to a new sporting collaboration that looks set to really lift the profile of sport in Stockport. Stockport’s Life Leisure along with British Weight Lifting officially opened its North West Academy at Houldsworth Village Gym in Reddish in the … [Read more...]
CHANCERYGATE RECRUITS AHEAD OF £100m DEVELOPMENT PUSH
Chancerygate, developer of Stockport's S:Park business centre, is recruiting and launching a new office ahead of £100m development push. As a result of its continued and expanding development programme, specialist industrial developer and investor, Chancerygate, has made four new … [Read more...]
SEASHELL TRUST’S AWARD WINNING SPORT CLUB CELEBRATED AT WESTMINSTER
The Seashell Trust's award-winning integrated sport clubs has been celebrated at the House of Commons. where the charity's groundbreaking Children's Able and Disabled Sports programme (CADS) is being used a blueprint for youth clubs to beat the loneliness of children with disabilities. Staff and … [Read more...]
APPRENTICESHIP INFORMATION EVENING IN STOCKPORT
Stockport Council is inviting parents and carers to attend Apprenticeships Information evenings. The events are being held on Tuesday 12th August and Wednesday 20th August at the Apprenticeships Store SK1 3TA (opposite the Grand Central cinema), from 4.30pm to 8.00pm. The events are aimed … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BAND CREAM OF THE CROP AT BLUE CAT CAFE
Blossoms, a mosaic five piece recently formed in Stockport, have just confirmed a four date residency at Heaton Moor’s legendary Blue Cat Café venue. The band, comprising of Tom Ogden, Charlie Salt, Josh Dewhurst, Joe Donovan & Myles Kellock, have just completed recording … [Read more...]
GORVINS CELEBRATES STRONG RESULTS WITH A DOZEN NEW APPOINTMENTS
Growing Stockport law firm Gorvins Solicitors has performed strongly in the first half of the financial year (to 31st May 2014) and has bolstered its 100 strong team with 12 new appointments across a range of departments to meet the growing demand for its services. The firm’s fee income for … [Read more...]