The Royal Bank of Scotland hasexited an £8bn government insurance scheme designed to bolster the bank's financial strength. The bank, 81% state-owned following its near-collapse at the height of the financial crisis, said it has now strengthened it capital position and that the Bank … [Read more...]
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NATIONAL COMMUNITY MEALS WEEK
Individual Solutions SK, a wholly owned Stockport Council company, celebrated National Community Meals Week by inviting special guests to a primary school. Six centre users from the Ada Kay Resource Centre, which is run by Individual Solutions SK, plus the Mayor of Stockport, Councillor Chris … [Read more...]
GRANT FROM THE EQUITY FOUNDATIONS HELPS JUNIOR BLUES
Local under 7’s football team Stockport Junior Blues are proud to be kitted out with a brand new strip, which they received after applying for a grant from the Equity Foundation’s Healthy Communities Fund. The grant also paid for the club to invest in some new training equipment. The … [Read more...]
‘DROP, SHOP AND PACK’ FOR CHRISTMAS WITH SEASHELL TRUST
It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas and families across Stockport are rushing around on countdown to the big day. It's going to be a busy weekend but the Seashell Trust are still willing to help. Can't bear the thought of last-minute Christmas shopping with the children in tow?Can … [Read more...]
EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT – SOCAL MEDIA AND THE OFFICE CHRISTMAS PARTY
Digital mischief at the office Christmas party could result in people getting both sacked and sued for the sake of a few drunken prods of a mobile phone keypad. The speed that an embarrassing or even unlawful photo can make it from phone to internet is breath-taking. Digitally-savvy types can … [Read more...]
NORTH WEST – THE ‘POWERHOUSE’ OF UK MANUFACTURING
THE North West is officially the "powerhouse" of the UK’s manufacturing sector, employing around 315,000, accounting for 14.2% of total UK manufacturing output. The region has seen the greatest growth in output within this sector, up from 12.7% in 2009, ahead of any other UK region, … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS ACHIEVE 50 APPRENTICESHIPS IN 50 DAYS!
Robinsons Brewery has today announced that their modern ‘Apprenticeship PLUS’ programme has signed up 50 applicants in the first 50 days – well on their way to 130 applicants by June of next year. Beverley Ashton, Consultant Training & Development manager at Robinsons … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL OPENING TIMES OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
Stockport Council will be closing for part of the Christmas holiday period and have issued opening times over Christmas and New Year for the Council and the Contact Centre which are as follows: Tuesday 24th December 2013 – 8.30am to 12noon Wednesday 25th to Friday 27th December … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT MUSICIANS & FILM-MAKERS URGED TO ENTER ‘ROCK THE HOUSE’ COMPETITION
Stockport musicians and film makers are being urged to enter one of Parliament’s largest competitions, 'Rock the House' and 'Film the House'. Both competitions offer the opportunity for Stockport’s creatives to have their work judged by the leading lights of industry and win … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT SALUTES ITS ‘YOUNG STARS’
Stockport Council acknowledged the achievements of its young people at an awards ceremony attended by 350 people. The Stockport Young Stars event was held at Stockport Town Hall on Thursday 5th December and was organised by the Council’s 14-19 Services. The event recognises young people who … [Read more...]
OAKRIDGE’S WINTER SCHOOL OF WINNING
Oakridge's Winter School of Winning is providing opportunities in the new year to make a new start and is urging workers to "let your talent excel in 2014". "Don your snow boots and head to the warmth of Oakridge's Winter School of Winning. A new year, a new start - what better time to take … [Read more...]
EMPLOYMENT LAW ALERT FROM SAS DANIELS
Stockport based legal company SAS Daniels have issued an Employment Law Alert - "Are you prepared for the bad weather this winter"? With the extreme weather conditions over the last few years and more recently high winds and flooding, SAS Daniels are seeing an increasing number of enquiries … [Read more...]