Business confidence is on the rise in much of the north, according to a recent report. The Grant Thornton Business Confidence Monitor suggests Northern England has the most positive business leaders in the country scoring 35.9 out of 40, a significant jump from Q2 when they scored just … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
STOCKPORT’S CANTERBURY KIT MAKER TO SUPPLY IRISH RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION
A multi million Euro deal unites two huge brands until 2020 as leading sports clothing brand 'Canterbury of New Zealand' has been announced as the new kit supplier to the Irish Rugby Football Union. Housed in Houldsworth Mill, Stockport, the new multi-million euro deal announced today unites … [Read more...]
MIDSHIRE HOST CHIEF SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY’S VISIT TO STOCKPORT
Danny Alexander, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, travelled to Stockport this week to hear Andrew Stunell and his fellow local MPs make their case for the much-campaigned-for airport relief road. Customer of Bredbury based Midshire Business Systems Andrew Stunell, Liberal Democrat MP for the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT CHARITY WALTHEW HOUSE BENEFITS FROM VERNON JUBILEE FUND
Stockport’s Vernon Building Society awarded £793.77 to local charity Walthew House from its £10,000 Jubilee Fund. The independent charity supports people in Stockport who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing or who have dual sensory loss. The charity used … [Read more...]
360 SPINNING AT STOCKPORT SPORT’S VILLLAGE
Marketing Stockport member 360 Spin have recently added a new client to their books - fellow member Life Leisure, operators of Stockport Sports Village. 360 Spin have produced a Google tour, showcasing the breadth of facilities on site at Stockport Sports Village. The Google tour works very much … [Read more...]
MORE WAYS TO DO IT ONLINE FOR SOCIAL CARE CHARGES
A new online form to help people looking for assistance with their adult social care charges has been added to the ‘Do it Online’ section of Stockport Council’s website. The Council is working towards making its website more transactional and interactive. People can now make … [Read more...]
AIRPORT CITY APPOINTS MANCHESTER MARKETING AGENCIES
Airport City Manchester, the 5m sq ft landmark development around Manchester Airport, has started the year off by appointing two marketing agencies from the region to support its international and online strategies following a competitive pitch process. Argent LLP was appointed as Development … [Read more...]
HISTORIC FOOTPATH TO REOPEN AT ETHEROW
Stockport Council has worked with two footpath societies to re-open a historic footpath near Etherow Country Park after decades of disuse. The footpath crosses Gigg Brook valley from Far Benfield Farm on Cowlishaw Road, Compstall to near Hyde's Farm on School Lane, providing an opportunity for a … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT RESIDENTS URGED TO DRINK LESS ALCOHOL
Stockport Council is calling on residents to reduce their alcohol intake and see if they notice the benefits. As part of Stockport Council’s ‘Get Involved in a Healthier Stockport’ campaign, residents are being encouraged to make positive lifestyle changes, such as reducing … [Read more...]
UK ECONOMY GROWTH OF 1.9 PERCENT INDICATES FURTHER RECOVERY
The UK economy grew by 1.9% in 2013, its strongest rate since 2007, according to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). But while this positive indicator of further economic recovery pleased some sectors, growth in gross domestic product (GDP) slipped for the … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS MONTHLY NEWSWIRE – LATEST BUSINESS & TAX NEWS
Hallidays have produced the latest financial news round-up, an up-to-date guide to the news and events affecting Stockport and UK businesses. RTI and micro employers HMRC have announced that, although the vast majority of employers are finding PAYE reporting in real time … [Read more...]
LifeLEISURE SET TO GET STOCKPORT MOVING WITH actiSPORT
Stockport residents are being encouraged to get moving with £17,000 of National Lottery funding. The cash, awarded to Marketing Stockport member lifeLEISURE through Sport England, will fund a pioneering project called ActiSPORT, which will give 100 local residents the chance to take part in … [Read more...]