Stockport businesses welcomed the Prime Minister David Cameron on his tour of the North West this week. David Cameron visited Stockport this week where he addressed an audience from the business community at Bredbury Hall Hotel before moving on to host a live Q&A with Global Radio at its Capital … [Read more...]
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NEW EAST WINDOW UNVEILED AT CHADKIRK CHAPEL
Stockport Council run Chadkirk Chapel is a wonderfully restored 18th century building, set in the heart of the Chadkirk Country Estate. As part of Chadkirk’s Festival and Well Dressing event held at the end of July, the new East Window was unveiled. Commissioned by ‘The Friends … [Read more...]
SPORT ENGLAND BOOST TO STOCKPORT SPORTS CLUBS
Two Stockport Sports Clubs are to benefit from a cash boost from Sport England, an award welcomed by Sir Andrew Stunell MP. Andrew Stunell, MP for Hazel Grove has welcomed Sport England’s cash boost to Woodley Cricket Club and Mellor Lacrosse Club this year, which gives an overall … [Read more...]
MP CALLS FOR BREDBURY ‘STINK’ TO BE PRIORITY
Andrew Stunell is urging waste companies to treat the problem of the apparent foul odour eminating around Bredbury to be a priority for action. A meeting of waste companies, the Environment Agency and the GM Waste Authority held last month has been told by the MP for Hazel Grove that fixing the … [Read more...]
FREE SPORTS ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN STOCKPORT
As part of the ‘Safer in Stockport’ summer campaign, the Safer Stockport Partnership, which includes Stockport Council and Greater Manchester Police are promoting free activities for young people. Marketing Stockport member Life Leisure, in partnership with local community groups are … [Read more...]
BANK OF ENGLAND COMMITS TO LOW INTEREST RATES
The Bank of England's new governor Mark Carney has announced that interest rates will not be increased until unemployment drops below 7% insuring they are unlikely to move above their current historic low of 0.5% until at least the end of 2016. The governor said that even though a "renewed … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS ON HUNT FOR RAFFLE PRIZES
Sponsors and Organisers of the 2013 Stockport Business Awards have chosen the Weekend Day Centre for Dementia Care as their chosen charity for the awards evening. Fundraising activity on the night will include a raffle and the hunt is on for prizes! … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT FIRE PROTECTION SELLS OUT TO LANCS OPERATION
Stcokport Fire Protection has been sold to Preston based Walker Fire UK Ltd in a deal worth in excess of £1m advised by Harrison Drury commercial law firm who have offices in Preston and Garstang. Walker Fire UK Ltd, the Preston-headquartered provider of fire protection equipment and … [Read more...]
BIKE CRUSH LAUNCHES ‘SAFER IN STOCKPORT’ CAMPAIGN
The Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP), which includes Stockport Council and Greater Manchester Police, have launched a month long campaign aimed at reducing crime and anti-social behaviour across Stockport. The ‘Safer in Stockport’ initiative was launched with an off-road motorcycle … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS ‘KNOCKED OUT’ TO RAISE £2,000 FOR SEASHELL TRUST
Hallidays Accountants LLP raised £2,000 in sponsorship towards their “Conquer the Great Wall of China” challenge by holding an It’s a Knockout competition and Family Fun Day last weekend. 11 teams took part in the'It’s a Knockout' competition at Woodford … [Read more...]
HATTON’S STOCKPORT FITNESS CLUB IN DOUBLE CELEBRATION
Metro Fitness, the Merseyway-based health club in Stockport, has a double celebration on its hands this month. As well as marking the club's first birthday, the first Metro Fitness site has been shortlisted in the 'Members Health Club Awards' - a prestigious competition created in partnership with … [Read more...]
LATEST BUSINESS NEWS OUT NOW
THIS WEEKS STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW ! In the business section a positive view on the economy from John Thornley, MD of Fairhurst Estates. Find out how startup businesses can pitch products to John Lewis in Cheadle, Sir Andrew Stunell MP and Vince Cable visit Stockport Credit Union plus … [Read more...]