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...]
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LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW
Latest Stockport Express out now ! Catch up on all the news from across the borough and also whats been happening in the busy business community. … [Read more...]
ROBERT RISES TO THE CHALLENGE AT ROBERTS BAKERY
Stockport born and raised ROBERT Higginson, formerly managing and financial director of Warburtons, has been appointed chairman of another great North West family of bakers, Frank Roberts & Sons. Established in 1887, the continued success of the Roberts’ family of bakers has seen … [Read more...]
ANOTHER PARTNERSHIP FOR MARKETING STOCKPORT MEMBERS
Two more Marketing Stockport members have agreed to form a strategic alliance to help boost further growth in their respective, already successful, businesses. Romiley based C&C Insurance Brokers and Hazel Grove based Prest Financial Planning are both long established family owned … [Read more...]
POSITIVE OUTLOOK FOR NORTH WEST MANUFACTURING MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Deal activity involving North West-based manufacturing firms increased by 16.4% last year compared to 2012, as manufacturers attracted more PE investment, despite a national fall in the number of transactions completed within the sector, according to a new report. Law firm, Irwin Mitchell said … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S HUGHES SAFTEY SHOWERS WELCOMED ROYAL VISITOR IN ABU DHABI
Stockport based Hughes Safety Showers welcomed a surprise Royal visitor to the Company’s stand at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition (ADIPEC). His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, Duke of York, is the UK's Special Representative for International Trade and Investment and gave … [Read more...]
TECHNICAL SCHOOL PUPILS INSPIRED AT MAN Diesel and Turbo UK Ltd
During January 2014, MAN Diesel and Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) hosted staff and pupils from Stockport’s SK1 Technical School at their UK Headquarters in Hazel Grove. The School is a pioneering venture for 14-19 year olds who have a passion for Science, Technology, … [Read more...]
COUNCIL ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR COLD WEATHER
Stockport Council is encouraging residents to prepare for cold weather and Kill the Chill this winter as last winter over 31,000 people in England died as a result of cold weather. However, there are simple things residents can do for themselves and others, as well as ways the Council can help, … [Read more...]
MANDATORY EARLY RECONCILIATION WITH ACAS FROM APRIL
From the 6 April 2014 it will be compulsory for employees who are considering making a Tribunal claim to make contact with ACAS first to mediate with their employers before contacting the Tribunal. Examples of claims that this applies to include: Unfair Dismissal Discrimination Claims Equal … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE – CHEADLE HULME
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: United Utilities is carrying out maintenance works to the sewers on Ladybridge Road in Cheadle Hulme, between Tenement Lane and Briarfield Road. The works will require the use of temporary two-way signals overnight from … [Read more...]
STARKEY HOSTS ANOTHER SUCCCESSFUL HEARING INNOVATION EXPO
Starkey Laboratories, Inc., – Starkey Hearing Technologies - one of the world’s leading hearing technology companies, is excited to announce that the 2014 Hearing Innovation Expo, believed to be the largest event ever held in the history of the hearing care industry held last week at The … [Read more...]
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER TO VOTE
Stockport Council is urging residents not to lose their right to vote. Thousands of households across the borough have already ensured they are registered to vote. However, anyone who hasn’t already returned their electoral registration form has until Sunday 9th February to … [Read more...]