According to Nationwide, UK house prices are showing the strongest rate of annual price growth since August 2010. They increased by 0.8% in July and were 3.9% higher than July 2012. This translates to the typical UK home now being worth £170,825. And, as new build demand reaches its … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT SCHOOLS – APPLY FOR PLACES ONLINE
As the vast majority of Stockport's parents/carers applied for school places online over the last few years, Stockport Council has moved to an on-line only application system. The online application process for admissions to nursery, primary and secondary schools in September 2014 will open on … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT PORTAS DELIVERY TEAM ANNOUNCE SEARCH FOR BID APPLICATIONS
Stockport’s Portas Delivery Group have announced the opening of the public bidding process for projects to physically improve and increase footfall in the Old Town area and to help start-up businesses. The ultimate aim is to help improve perceptions of Stockport Town Centre as an … [Read more...]
DJS REASEARCH Ltd LAUNCHES VoicED EDUCATION COMMUNITY
DJS Research Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of VoicED.org.uk, a market research community for education professionals. The panel allows people working in all areas of the education sector to voice their opinions and influence the future of the sector without any exposure to sales or marketing … [Read more...]
WILMSLOW CHOCOLATIER CLOSES AFTER MAKING JUST £100 WEEKLY PROFIT
A chocolatier announced the closure of his shop via a letter after making just £100-a-week in profit. Simon Dunn publicised the closure of Simon Dunn’s Chocolatier, Wilmslow, Chesire via a handwritten letter displayed in his shop window. In the letter, Dunn listed the outgoings of … [Read more...]
LATEST – ROADWORKS UPDATE FOR STOCKPORT
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: Electricity North West will be carrying out resurfacing work on Banks Lane in Offerton, at the approach to the junction of Dialstone Lane and Hempshaw Lane. These works require the use of a road closure on Banks Lane and … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLD CALLER WARNING
Stockport Council is urging residents to be on their guard against cold callers operating in the Hazel Grove and Cheadle Hulme areas trying to obtain roofing work. In one incident reported to the Council a resident received a leaflet offering a roof inspection. She rang the trader, who is based … [Read more...]
AUTISM – WHAT’S YOUR QUESTION?
Stockport Council is working with families and carers to help raise awareness of autism and the many different effects it can have on people’s lives. To learn more about autism people can come along to Bredbury Library, George Lane, Bredbury SK6 1DJ on Wednesday 14 August, between 11.00am … [Read more...]
FILM TO HELP PEOPLE TO FACE UP TO CANCER
Stockport Central Youth Forum supported by Stockport Council has launched an educational resource to help prevent cancer. ‘Face Up Fred’ is a short animated film about Fred, a mechanic, who is facing up to a health problem. He listens to his workmates and family, as well as trying to … [Read more...]
SUNNY OUTLOOK FOR RETAIL SALES
Soaring temperatures and well timed sales have given the high street a much-needed boost, new figures have revealed. In its latest distributive trade survey, which was conducted between 26 June and 16 July, the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) said that the high street experienced its best … [Read more...]
RETAIL MOVES IN STOCKPORT
Peel have signed a 10 year lease with TK Maxx to open a new store at The Peel Centre, Portwood, Stockport. The Peel Centre Stockport is just a few minutes walk from Stockport town centre and has a wide range of retail units containing many well known high street brands. The site … [Read more...]
FROM STOCKPORT TO EXPORT
In the second quarter of 2103, the UK economy has unexpectedly grown by 0.6%, an increase of 100% on quarter 1 but is the future as bright for Stockport ? We believe it is; at Marketing Stockport we aim to put the Stockport business community more firmly on the map – locally, nationally and … [Read more...]