Your Housing Group and Eric Wright Group have been chosen by Stockport Council to build 114 new homes in Stockport town centre. The partnership will lead the £14m project, building a mix of family homes and apartments, all available for sale, private rent or shared ownership. The homes … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT COUNCIL BACKS ADOPTION CAMPAIGN
Stockport Council is supporting a regional adoption campaign in a bid to recruit more adopters. Adopt North West, a collaboration between 22 of the regions local authorities including Stockport Council, is launching the campaign today,on 10th March, as part of the first ever North West Adoption … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS & CHARNWOOD APPRENTICES DAZZLE AT 10 DOWNING STREET
Three apprentices from Charnwood and two from Robinsons made the journey to 10 Downing Street in support of National Apprenticeship Week (NAW). The youngsters had the honour of catering and serving for a special reception at No.10 Downing Street, chosen to attend in recognition of their … [Read more...]
FREE TENDERING SEMINAR AT MEET THE BUYER EVENT IN STOCKPORT
A free tendering seminar takes place on 13th March during Stockport’s Meet the Buyer 2014. Tendering for contracts and business can be a confusing and complex process. Stockport Council is committed to working with the local business community and is … [Read more...]
FAIRHURST ESTATES OPEN NEW CHESTER OFFICE
Taking advantage of new opportunities in an improving sector, Stockport based Fairhurst Estates Limited (FEL) has expanded with the opening of a new office in Chester. Working closely with local residential property experts, Matthew's of Chester, FEL will advise on valuations, disposals, rating, … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS: "ADVOCATE GENERAL STATES HOLIDAY PAY SHOULD INCLUDE COMMISSION"
As SAS Daniels asks: 'Should holiday pay include commission?', an Advocate General stated that, yes, holiday pay should include commission. Under the Working Time Regulations 1998, workers have a right to paid annual leave, putting the worker in a comparable position financially as if they … [Read more...]
JOHN LEWIS’ CHEADLE STAFF TO SHARE BONUS OF £202.5m
Staff at John Lewis in Cheadle, one of the larger employers in Stockport, are celebrating after Head Office announced that the company’s Partners are set to share a bonus pot of £202.5m, and receive an extra 15% of their salary, equal to 8 weeks’ pay. Gross sales exceeded … [Read more...]
SEASHELL TRUST HOSTS CLARINS EVENING
Look and feel good after a Clarins charity evening at Seashell Trust. Clarins make up artists will be sharing beauty secrets, showcasing new spring colours and demonstrating skin treatments to maintain a glowing complexion. Enjoy drinks and nibbles while getting a manicure or browsing the … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS LADY TO HOST NEXT BUSINESS BUILDER FORUM ON ‘LADY’S DAY’
Stockport based Hallidays Accountants and Business Advisors next Business Builder Forum examines ‘Creating a High Achievement Culture’, taking place at their Yew Street offices at Kings Reach and asks: “Do you want your business to achieve greater financial success? But do you have … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S EHL INGREDIENTS EXPANDS AND SMASHES SALES TARGETS
A Stockport food ingredient supplier has purchased a new facility in Reddish and hit turnover of £5.6m. EHL Ingredients, Reddish, has finalised the purchase of a new warehouse facility on the Broadstone Industrial Estate. Following extensive growth in 2013, the company has invested in … [Read more...]
PROTESTS AGAINST CUTS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN STOCKPORT
Protestors are taking action against proposed further cuts to mental health services in Stockport – despite promises that a further £2million will invested. Public service union Unison is leading the campaign against cuts to community services that they say are already suffering … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT PREP SCHOOL TAKES PART IN WORLD BOOK DAY
Pupils of all ages at Brabyns Prep School in Marple Bridge are taking part in World Book Day by dressing up as their favourite characters. 'Paddington Bear' … [Read more...]