Stockport is celebrating another successful year, with over £16.9 million of investment made as a result of companies choosing to establish or grow their businesses in the borough. The investments have resulted in over 1,050 jobs being created locally and a further 360 being safeguarded … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
MARKET EYE – THE LATEST FINANCIAL MARKET NEWS
Stockport based Prest Financial Planning have produced their latest edition of Market Eye. It is a monthly snapshot summarising recent economic news, giving a house view on how different asset classes may perform over the next 6 to 12 months. The Bank of England’s Quarterly … [Read more...]
APPRENTICES – YOUR NEXT STAR EMPLOYEES?
Stockport Council is holding a ‘drop-in’ day for employers to learn how apprenticeships can add value to their businesses. The event is taking place between 10.00am and 4.00pm on Tuesday 17th June at the Apprenticeships Store, Units 4-6 Grand Central, Wellington Road South in … [Read more...]
HUGHES SPEEDWORKS’ INGRAM SECURES BEST RESULT OF 2014
Tom Ingram completed his biggest points haul of the season to date in the latest round of the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship at Oulton Park in Cheshire. The former Ginetta sportscar ace took his best result of the year in race two, but was deprived of a chance to better it when a fuel … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT PARTIES SIGN UP TO HISTORIC AGREEMENT
Key agencies in Stockport have signed an historic agreement to work collectively to reduce fire risk at waste transfer sites. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the first of its kind in the country, aims to better protect residents, businesses and the … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW
In this weeks edition... More on the forthcoming business awards and the entry for employer of the year, Dragons Den star helps Stockport based businesses, plus how one business is contributing to the local comunities in style ! … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS RAFT TEAM RAISE OVER £800 FOR CHARITY
A team from Robinsons Brewery, Stockport, have successfully crossed the Welsh Menai Straits to raise £841.36 for the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team. This year’s annual Great Strait Raft Run saw 42 different teams comprising of over 300 participants all attempt to cross the body of … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EMPLOYMENT LAND REVIEW 2014
Stockport Council is currently undertaking an Employment Land Review (ELR). The Review will help to ensure that future employment land projections are based upon a sound evidence base and an understanding of business needs, changes in market requirements, and changes / developments to existing stock … [Read more...]
NEW MAYOR OF STOCKPORT TO BE APPOINTED AT ANNUAL COUNCIL
The Mayor-Elect of Stockport, Councillor Kevin Hogg, will be appointed as the new Mayor of Stockport at today's 2014/15 Annual Council Meeting, Tuesday 10th June. Councillor Hogg has represented the Hazel Grove Ward on the Council since 1990. The Mayoress-Elect is Mrs Kathleen Hogg, … [Read more...]
S:PARK DEVELOPMENT IN FINAL PHASE AS AGENTS APPOINTED
Chancerygate is progressing development projects in Southall and Enfield as their S:Park site alongside the M60 in Stockport is handled by appointed agents JLL and Davies Harrison who will be responsible for marketing the 14 unitson the scheme. Following the successful second phase at S:Park, … [Read more...]
WALTHEW HOUSE SAY THANK YOU TO STOCKPORT BUSINESSES
Walthew House raised £7,000 at Stockport Beer and Cider Festival thanks to the support of Stockport businesses and was absolutely delighted to announce that they received such a huge amount from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)’s event. The Stockport charity for people with sight and … [Read more...]
UK MANUFACTURERS INCREASE GROWTH FORECAST FOR 2014
Britain’s manufacturers have substantially increased their growth forecast for 2014 on the back of continued buoyant conditions, up to 3.6% from 2.7% according to the latest quarterly survey published by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and business advisers and accountancy firm … [Read more...]