Kingston Council has awarded a learning disabilities contract worth £11.7m over 5 years to Stockport based disability charity Pure Innovations. The organisation owns 50 per cent of Surbiton-based community interest company Balance, which formed in May last year out of the embers of … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
ROARING SUCCESS FOR ROBINSONS ROADSHOWS
Robinsons Brewery has declared their trio of business building Roadshows to be the most successful they have ever had, with over 60% attendance from its 330 strong pub estate. The three day event was the brainchild of Robinsons Retail Marketing Manager Sarah Rogers who co-ordinated the … [Read more...]
NORTH WEST FAMILIES JUST 2 WEEKS AWAY FROM THE BREADLINE
North West families have just 2 weeks before their finances fall short. A recent study of households in the UK has highlighted that those in the North West have less savings than the UK average meaning that they are closer to the breadline than other regions. The survey, carried out by Legal … [Read more...]
PARTIES SIGN PLEDGE TO OPPOSE DISCRIMINATION IN STOCKPORT
All four political parties that make up Stockport Council have pledged their support to oppose discrimination in all its forms. The Pledge to Oppose Discrimination was signed by all four group leaders on Tuesday 8th April in the run up to the Local and European Elections on Thursday 22nd … [Read more...]
HOW MUCH CONTENT DO I NEED ?
Content is king ! Indeed it is. With the changes in Google and the algorithms used to rank our websites the rules have changed and as we know, we need to be creating unique and engaging content. We may not think we have a story but most probably your businesses does have something to say … [Read more...]
NEW OPENING TIMES FOR ROBINSONS VISITORS CENTRE
Following their 1st year anniversary, Robinsons Brewery in Stockport have announced new opening times for their Visit England accredited Visitors Centre. The Apsley Street conferencing and educational centre, which has welcomed over 10,000 people since its opening in March 2013, has increased the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLLEGE STUDENTS GET SAVVY WITH THEIR MONEY
Over 300 students from Stockport College took part in the Barclays Money Week, learning how to manage their money. Barclays and the National Skills Academy for Financial Services developed the week-long series of money related activities to provide students with an awareness of money management … [Read more...]
CLARKE NICKLIN PUBLISH APRIL TAX TIPS & NEWS
Clarke Nicklin have published their top Tax Tips & News in their April newsletter, designed to give tax tips and news to keep one step ahead of the taxman. Clarke Nicklin's Managing Partner Andrew Baggott comments: "We are committed to ensuring none of our clients pay a … [Read more...]
BRITISH MANUFACTURERS WANT TO REMAIN IN EUROPE
According to a report on MP Andrew Stunell's website thiis morning, manufacturers, ranging from large multi-nationals to small businesses, have given a clear message - Britain must remain part of the EU to ensure future growth. Manufacturing plays a large role in delivering a stronger economy, … [Read more...]
DJS CONTINUE TO RECRUIT AS THEY ANNOUNCE INTERNAL PROMOTIONS
Successful Stockport based DJS Research Ltd have announced the promotions of Alex McCluckie and Christian Easdown to Research Manager and Senior Research Executive respectively. The promotions come amidst an internal re-structuring as the company continues to recruit across all departments - … [Read more...]
RBS UNVEILS NEW LOGO FOR WILLIAMS & GLYN
Marketing Stockport member Royal Bank of Scotland - RBS - has unveiled the logo for its 'new' banking brand Williams & Glyn. Williams & Glyn, a 250-year-old banking brand that has been dormant for nearly 30 years, is soon to return to the UK high street with its headquarters in … [Read more...]
COMPANY PLEADS GUILTY TO FLYPOSTING IN STOCKPORT
Stockport Council are warning businesses against fly-posting after Screwfix Direct Ltd pleaded guilty to four offences of flyposting committed in the Cheadle Hulme area at Stockport Magistrates Court on Wednesday 2nd April. The offences were contrary to Section 132(1) of the Highways Act … [Read more...]