Community and grassroots groups and individuals in Stockport can apply for funding between £1,000 and £3,000 but time is running out! Independent registered charity Forever Manchester, the Community Foundation for Greater Manchester, manage several funds in Stockport. The Stockport … [Read more...]
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FSB WARNS CYBER CRIME A HUGE COST TO BUSINESS
A local Stockport MP is urging businesses to stay safe onine following a report from the Federation of Small Businesses - FSB - shows that cyber crime is costing its 200,000 members nearly £800 million per year, an average of nearly £4,000 per business. … [Read more...]
SOLUTIONS SK APPOINT NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR
Solutions SK, a wholly-owned Stockport Council company has appointed a new Managing Director, Stephen Morris, who will start his new role later this month. Stephen, a former National Board Member of the National Federation of Builders and an active member of the Institute of Directors has … [Read more...]
CONFIDENCE IN BUSINESS HITS HIGH SPOT IN NORTH WEST
Business confidence has reached a 14-month high in the North West, new research from BDO has revealed and as reported in today's EN for Business. Short-term UK business prospects have continued to improve this month and reached the highest level since May 2011, according to the latest Business … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – 2 PAGES OF BUSINESS NEWS OUT NOW
This week's Stockport Express includes 2 pages of Stockport Business news. Read the latest form the Stockport Business Awards featuring the Most Promising Young Business shortlist - Marsec International, Minted Melon Designs and Pioneer IT Connections - plus news on Gorvins, Luscious hairdressers, … [Read more...]
LATEST – ROADWORKS UPDATE FOR STOCKPORT
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: British Telecom is carrying out work to replace a telephone pole on Mauldeth Road in Heaton Mersey, at the junction with Whitehurst Road. These works require the use of two-way signals and will take … [Read more...]
SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME
As part of the ‘Safer in Stockport’ summer safety campaign, the Safer Stockport Partnership, which includes Stockport Council and Greater Manchester Police, is promoting services available to victims of crime. People who have been a victim of any crime or have been affected by a crime … [Read more...]
VERNON JUBILEE FUND TOKENS – COLLECT FROM THE STOCKPORT EXPRESS
Stockport's Vernon Building Society has selected the 20 local charity and community groups who will receive an award from their £10,000 Jubilee Fund to benefit local causes. The public vote opens today! From today readers of the Stockport Express will be able to vote for their favourite … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S ‘TECTANET’ ACCOUNTS FOR LOCAL STAFF
Stockport based accounting provider Tectanet Systems Limited continues to expand their staff training program, which has recently seen Dale Swift qualify as a Certified Accountant. Continuing with a policy of trying to employ local Stockport residents, Tectanet have strengthened their Outsourcing … [Read more...]
GREATER MANCHESTER CYCLISTS CAN SOON PEDAL FURTHER
Stockport cyclists can look forward to pedalling further in the future as the Government awards funds to both Greater Manchester and the Peak District as part of a £148m investment to develop more safe cycle routes in the areas. Announced by the Prime Minister this week, … [Read more...]
KIDS ALLOWED PRE-SCHOOL GRADUATION
Stockport parents and their little ones can get a taste of what to expect at the new Kids Allowed nursery opening on Buxton Road in September. The award-winning childcare provider Kids Allowed, recently held its annual graduation ceremonies to celebrate the success of its 200 plus … [Read more...]
UK AVERAGE FLAT PRICE RISES ABOVE £250,000
As Stockport is promoted as an ideal location for business and pleasure, it also offers excellent value in the housing market. The average price for a flat in England and Wales rose above £250,000 in quarter 2, whereas the latest BBC figures for Stockport show the average price for a flat … [Read more...]