On the 29 July 2013 the long awaited tribunal fee system will commence. The online submissions service will not be available after 4pm on Friday 26 July 2013, therefore any claims wanting to be submitted before the 29 July must be done so by fax or e mail until 23.59 or be sent by first class … [Read more...]
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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FROM FAIRHURST ESTATES
This month John Thornley from Fairhurst Estates takes a look at the Property Market and asks: Has the feel good factor arrived? There are many indications that the ecomony is moving in the right direction - UK export activity has … [Read more...]
EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES AT STOCKPORT ART GALLERY
Local art groups and artists are invited to submit their exhibitions for display at Stockport Art Gallery. Over the last two months, Stockport Council has worked with local art organisations who wish to use Stockport Art Gallery to display their high quality artistic works. A summer … [Read more...]
PASSENGER NUMBERS CONTINUE TO RISE AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT
Manchester Airport saw 2.1 million passengers use the airport during June 2013, according to figures released today. This was a rise of 4.1% when compared to June 2012, and marks a 13th consecutive month of year on year growth for the gateway to the North. Figures released this month by the … [Read more...]
MORRISONS PUT THEIR TRUST IN ‘TRUST’
Because Employee Relations really matter, Morrisons need a partner they can trust. Trust Brand Communications have just finished helping Morrisons by completing an entire rebrand their internal newsletter ‘ER Matters’. The digital newsletter helps colleagues to understand … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW
In the businesses section this week The 100:100 apprenticeship campaign launched this month - many Stockport businesses have embraced the initiative and taken on apprentices. Aldi bosses have guaranteed 14, Aquinas College two, Cheshire Scaffolds two, Davis Blank Furniss one, Dodd Group … [Read more...]
EXPORT ACTIVITY REACHES ‘PRE-RECESSION’ LEVELS
Following on from a story published here on Tuesday - 'EXPORT IS GOOD FOR BUSINESS' - the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) are reporting that UK export activity has increased reaching levels not seen since before the financial crisis hit. Its trade index, which is based on the volume of trade … [Read more...]
LEARNINGS FROM SMALLER BUSINESS
Large companies need to adopt the same entrepreneurial spirit as their smaller counterparts in order to boost economic growth, the CIPD has suggested. The organisation said that big businesses should encourage a culture of intrapreneurialism to foster innovation and growth. And it seems as … [Read more...]
Strawberry Fayre Event
Strawberry Fayre Where: Plane Tree Court Care Home When: Saturday 03rd August Time: 2pm till 4.30pm What: Strawberry … [Read more...]
GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT AT CHADKIRK FESTIVAL!
GREAT FAMILY DAY OUT AT CHADKIRK FESTIVAL! Come along to the 17th annual Chadkirk Festival and Well Dressing event. Where: The festival is being held at Chadkirk Country Estate in Romiley When: Sunday 28 … [Read more...]
HAZEL GROVE SHOWS FALL IN UNEMPLOYMENT FIGURES
Latest figures for June 2013 show that the number of unemployed claimants in Hazel Grove has fallen compared to the same month last year. In June 2013, 1,242 the number of claimants is 63 lower than in June 2012 and 51 lower than in May 2013, according to the latest ONS figures. Figures from … [Read more...]
GM BROADBAND CONSULTATION – LAST DAYS TO HAVE YOUR SAY!
The GREATER MANCHESTER BROADBAND Public Consultation is drawing to a close but businesses in Stockport stil have a few days to contribute and lobby to bring high speed access to the area. The closing date for all responses to the consultation document and surveys is Thursday 1 August 2013; at a … [Read more...]