Stockport Homes has been recognised at the prestigious Housing Excellence awards as best social landlord (medium sized) in the country. The winners were announced at a ceremony at the Lancashire County Cricket Club in Manchester on 14 May. The Housing Excellence awards highlight and reward those … [Read more...]
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GORVINS SUPPORT GENESIS RESEARCH TRUST
The team at Stockport-based Gorvins Solicitors has chosen the Genesis Research Trust as its charity of the year and committed to a series of fundraising events to support the cause. To kick off its fundraising drive 14 members of the team took part in the Great Manchester Run and raised … [Read more...]
POCHIN APPOINTED TO £1.1M FOUR HEATONS REGENERATION SCHEME
Construction firm Pochin has been appointed by Stockport Council to develop a £1.1m scheme on Didsbury Road in Stockport. The regeneration project will replace the derelict Four Heatons pub with a 3,900 sq ft retail unit to be fitted out as a food store and eight apartments, due to … [Read more...]
ROGUE EMPLOYERS FACE BIGGER PENALTIES IN MINIMUM WAGE ENFORCEMENT PLANS
Employers who do not pay their workers the National Minimum Wage will face penalties of up to £20,000 per employee, the Government is expected to announce this week in the Queen's Speech. Under the reform employers will be given penalties of up to £20,000 for each individual worker … [Read more...]
SIMPLY HEALTH DONATE £4000TO ST. ANN’S HOSPICE
Healthcare providers Simplyhealth have made a donation of £4,000 to St Ann's Hospice as part of National Carers Week. Half of the donation has been put towards the charity's 'Pay For A Day' scheme, and covers the cost of one day's care at the Neil Cliffe Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital and … [Read more...]
FINALIST IN SKILLS FOR BUSINESS AWARD
Stockport Homes has been named as a finalist in two categories at this year's Skills for Business Awards. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on Thursday 3 July at The Hilton, Manchester and will be hosted by Dara O Briain, comedian and host of the BBC's The Apprentice You're Fired! … [Read more...]
AIRPORT CITY MANCHESTER APPOINTS WEBER SHANDWICK
Stockport boasts excellent transport connectivity, Manchester Airport providing wide range of opportunities for the region. With the ongoing developments at Airport City this has created considerable international partnerships that will benefit Stockport, it's business community and the North West … [Read more...]
BUSINESS AND TAX NEWS FROM HALLIDAYS
Welcome to our monthly newswire designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax issues. Please contact us if you have any questions. Remember, we're here to help. More HMRC guidance on the Employment AllowanceThe Employment Allowance of up to £2,000 is available to most … [Read more...]
FRESH GROUP DELIVERS FOR HALFORDS
Following the success of the Halfords Service Revolution in 2013, fresh was delighted to be appointed once again to deliver the 2014 Halfords company conference. The ‘Small Changes, Big Difference’ Company Conference 2014 was a one-day event for store managers and key support centre … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS TACKLE THE MENAI STRAITS
A team from Robinsons Brewery, Stockport, is set to row across the Welsh Menai Straits to raise much needed funds for the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team. The ‘Great Strait Raft Run’, which takes place on Sunday 1st June, will see the seven strong team, captained by … [Read more...]
LOYALTY CARD SCHEME IS A CUT ABOVE THE REST
That’s the view of Lauren Cotterill, owner of Stockport hairdressing salon Belle Amie, on Heaton Lane, who said today that business was up as a direct result of the SKone card, launched by Stockports leading commercial landlord Orbit Developments. “The SKone scheme has definitely … [Read more...]
TAIWAN CONTRACT 2 DOWN AND 58 TO GO !
Taiwan Contract – 2 down and 58 to go! Following last year’s successful Taiwan Coast Guard contract award to supply 60 x 12VP185 propulsion engines, gearboxes, controls and monitoring equipment, MDT-UK are delighted to announce that the first set of two 12VP185 engines are … [Read more...]