Stockport Council in partnership with Lloyds Bank are offering the Local Lend a Hand scheme to help first-time buyers and give the local housing market a boost. Many first-time buyers find it difficult to raise a deposit and this scheme is helping them onto the property ladder. It also gives a … [Read more...]
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PROPOSED CHANGES TO STOCKPORT OUTDOOR MARKET
Interested parties are urged to gives their views on proposed changes to the Outdoor Market in Stockport. The consultation began on 27th September will allow people to have their say on a range of proposals to maximise this unique Outdoor Market to ensure it is being used to its full … [Read more...]
UK NEW HOME REGISTRATIONS UP 25%
New home registrations in the UK have risen by 25% for the year up to and including August, new figures released by NHBC revealed on Friday. The figures - as published on the Glenigan website show continued improvement around the country compared to the same period in 2012. In total … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS MONTHLY NEWSWIRE – LATEST BUSINESS & TAX NEWS
Hallidays have issued their latest round up of financial news and updates on Newswire. The monthly newswire is designed to keep you informed of the latest business and tax issues. Data payment crackdown HMRC have announced that for the first time they now have access to information on all … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT CELEBRATES BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2013
Stockport is marking Black History Month in October with a series of events. Black History Month (BHM) celebrates the contributions made by black people around the world. It was started by Carter G. Woodson in America in 1926. BHM has grown into … [Read more...]
AMENDMENTS TO A6 AIRPORT RELIEF ROAD CONSIDERED TODAY
The latest reports will be considered by Stockport’s Executive Members today, Tuesday 1st October folllowing the latest consultation phase of the A6 Airport Relief road. A number of final reports are being considered over the coming weeks as Stockport, Manchester and Cheshire councils seek … [Read more...]
NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE TO INCREASE FROM TODAY, 1ST OCTOBER
SAS Daniels are reminding employers that as of today, Tuesday, 1 October 2013, the national minimum wage makes its annual increases. The new rates will be: 21 years and over, increases from £6.19 to £6.31; 18 – 20 years, increases from £4.98 to £5.03; 16 … [Read more...]
HAZEL GROVE MP TO STEP DOWN IN 2015
Andrew Stunell, Hazel Grove MP since 1997, has announced he will not be contesting the next General Election in 2015. Local Liberal Democrat Party members have selected Lisa Smart as their Parliamentary candidate for 2015. Commenting, Andrew (pictured … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR
The Business Person of the Year award sets out to recognise an individual who has played a major part in the success of a business. This award is sponsored by Clarke Nicklin Financial Planning and partner Scott Herbert comments; “We are delighted to sponsor this award as it highlights a … [Read more...]
BEST INTERNATIONAL TRADE COMPANY IN STOCKPORT
The Best International Trade Company award aims to recognise a business which is successfully trading internationally. This award is sponsored by Leemic and director Nick Pendlebury commented; “Having attended the inaugural Stockport Business Awards last year and seeing first-hand, … [Read more...]
BANK OF MUM AND DAD LENDS A HELPING HAND WITH FAMILY ASSIST
Research carried out by the Council of Mortgage Lenders has shown that around 66% of first time buyers have assistance from family members when buying their first home, with the average deposit for a first time buyer in the North West being over £16,000. Such support often comes in the … [Read more...]
CHARITY CYCLE RIDE FOR THE MAN DIESEL & TURBO UK TEAM IN STOCKPORT
After several weeks of careful planning, staff from MAN Diesel & Turbo UK’s (MDT-UK) Headquarters in Stockport completed a daunting 227-mile charity cycle challenge to the MDT-UK site in Colchester on Thursday, 19th September. The challenge was organised to raise funds for the Walthew … [Read more...]