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...]
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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...]
STAFF AT STOCKPORT CHARITY MAKE A SPLASH FOR CASH!
Senior staff at a charity for disabled children have made a splash to raise cash. The magnificent seven swam a mile across the cold and murky waters of Ullswater in the Lake District. They are hoping to raise £5,000 for Seashell Trust, the Cheadle Hulme charity that educates and cares … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER’S NEW ECONOMY REPORT ENCOURAGING SIGNS FOR JOB MARKET
The latest JSA figures reveal another solid decrease in claimants in Stockport and Greater Manchester (GM), continuing the positive trend seen in recent months, as reported in New Economy's August newsletter. Whilst there is no doubting that this remains a tricky … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL TRIAL FREE EMAIL ALERT SERVICE
Stockport Council are trialing a new free email alert service for residents and businesses across the Borough. Do you fancy being able to choose the information YOU want to hear about? Well now there’s an easy way of keeping informed about the things that matter to you, as Stockport Council … [Read more...]
NATIONWIDE – HOUSING SECTOR SHOWING POSITIVE GROWTH
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...]
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...]