The British Retail Consortium (BRC) have reported that the August footfall was down but the outlook for British Retailers is still positive, including in the North which showed an increase of 0.1%. According to the report issued on 16th September, the North & Yorkshire was the only … [Read more...]
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VERNON BUILDING SOCIETY (POYNTON) BRASS BAND CHARITY CONCERTS
The Vernon Building Society (Poynton) Brass Band is holding 2 events in aid of two charities - the Together Trust and the Vernon Jublilee find - raising funds for community projects. Name of event: Brass & Broadway Theme: Songs from popular musicals played by the Vernon Building … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL TACKLE THE ISSUE OF STRAY HORSES IN PUBLIC PLACES
Stockport Council is looking to tackle the issue of stray horses loose in public spaces. Over the last year the Council and its partners have seen an increase in complaints about stray horses left to graze in public spaces. Many of these horses have been left to graze on Reddish Vale Country Park … [Read more...]
CONSERVATIVE PARTY CONFERENCE WORTH £24.6M TO GREATER MANCHESTER
The Conservative Party Conference at Manchester Central later this month will generate £24.6m for the local economy in Greater Manchester, according to a report from Marketing Manchester. According to the opinions expressed below, it seems that it is Manchester City centre businesses that … [Read more...]
ROYAL COLLEGE CELEBRATES ‘OUTSTANDING’ FROM OFSTED
A disabled children's charity is celebrating triple success with top gradings for its college, school and care during its 190th anniversary. The Seashell Trust-run Royal College Manchester has just been awarded an outstanding judgment from Ofsted. The specialist college takes students from … [Read more...]
ROBINSONS TO INVEST £3m IN PUB ESTATE
This month marks 175 years since birthday brewer Robinsons bought their very first pub on Lower Hillgate, Stockport, back in 1838. Now, Cheshire family brewers Robinsons are on course to deliver a planned spend of £3.5m on pub refurbishments in 2013, and have already committed to the same for … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS – FINALISTS FOR TRAINING YOUNG PEOPLE
Training young people is a priority for many businesses in Stockport and this award recognises the support, effort and passion given by local business to give young people a good start to their careers. Marketing Stockport and its members are keen to ensure that young people are given the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE – 16th September
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport affecting MARPLE, WOODLEY, BREDBURY, WOODFORD & HAZEL GROVE Electricity North West will be carrying out work to install a new electricity supply on Brabyns Brow in Marple, between the junction with Arkwright Road and Marple … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT RETAILER PLEADS GUILTY TO UNDERAGE SALES
A Stockport trader pleaded guilty to selling alcohol to a person under the age of 18 at Stockport Magistrates Court on Wednesday 11th September. Mr Mushtaq Hussain, aged 55, who was Designated Premises Supervisor and Premises Licence Holder at Londis, Keswick Road in Heaton Chapel pleaded … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S DOG WARDEN SERVICE STRIKES GOLD
Stockport Council has been awarded a Gold 'Stray Dog Footprint' award from the RSPCA for the fourth year running. The award, gained by the Council’s Dog Warden Service, is part of the national charity’s Community Animal Welfare Footprint scheme which encourages local authorities to … [Read more...]
DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING?
Do you know what your customers are saying about your business? Do you know what they are telling other people about your business? These are challenges facing many business owners today. Marketing … [Read more...]
PRIVATE RENTAL – FUNDING MADE AVAILABLE FOR DEVELOPERS
The Private rental market is set to gain a share from a government investment scheme designed to get Britain building across the housing market.. House builders are being offered a share of a new £400 million Government investment scheme, to help encourage the build of new homes … [Read more...]