Stockport charity the Seashell Trust has had a welcome visit from the Minister for Children and Families, Edward Timpson, to their disabled young people's centre in Cheadle Hulme. Mr Timpson, accompanied by local MP Mark Hunter, met teaching staff and students, including several from his … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS ANNOUNCED THIS WEEK!
The winners of the 2013 'Stockport Young Entrepreneurs' competition will be announced on Thursday evening, 18th July at a special event at Stockport Town Hall. Around 250 schoolchildren are taking part in the final of the popular annual young people's event and the winners and … [Read more...]
UK ECONOMY HOPEFUL AS DIGITAL MARKETING BOOSTS ADVERTISING SPEND
News that overall UK marketing budgets were increased in Q2 2013 is a good indication that the economy may be showing signs of a recovery and digital marketing has shown to be the driving force behind a boost in Q2 ad budgets, according to Econsultancy and a new report - IPA Bellwether … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT AGREES ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY COVENANT
Stockport Council has endorsed the Armed Forces Community Covenant to promote good relationships between the armed forces and local communities in the borough. At a meeting of the Council, Lt Col. Richard Jordan, Stockport’s Armed Forces Liaison Officer, presented the Covenant which was … [Read more...]
‘MAN’ PROVIDE MAN AND GIRL POWER AT WALTHEW HOUSE
Continuing their work with the Walthew House Deaf and Blind Institute in Shaw Heath, a group of nine budding gardeners from MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) in Hazel Grove made the most of the sunny weather and called in at the charity's premises last Friday afternoon, 5th July, to tackle … [Read more...]
‘MAN’ PROVIDE MAN AND GIRL POWER AT WALTHEW HOUSE
Continuing their work with the Walthew House Deaf and Blind Institute in Shaw Heath, a group of nine budding gardeners from MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd (MDT-UK) in Hazel Grove made the most of the sunny weather and called in at the charity’s premises last Friday afternoon, 5th July, to … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S HALLIDAYS ARE A KNOCKOUT!
Stockport accountancy firm Hallidays is holding an It's A Knockout competition to raise money for a disabled children's charity. Hallidays, based on the King's Reach Business Park, in central Stockport, are looking for businesses to enter teams in its Total Wipeout style event with inflatable … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT RESIDENTS TO BECOME ‘CARBON LITERATE’
Stockport residents from Offerton, Romiley and Cheadle will be amongst the first people in Stockport to become Carbon Literate, as part of Groundwork's 'Sustainable Living in Stockport' project. After spending a glorious sunny day visiting low carbon projects across Greater Manchester with some … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT HOMES’ MONEY MANAGEMENT WINNING FORMULA
Stockport Homes has won the ‘Championing Financial Inclusion’ award at this year’s National Federation of ALMOs (NFA) awards for helping customers manage their money. The winners were announced at a ceremony at the Midland Hotel, Manchester on Tuesday 9 July. Now in … [Read more...]
NORTH WEST SCOOPS £81M FROM REGIONAL GROWTH FUND
Projects in the North West have been conditionally awarded £81m of the £506m being made available by the Government through the fourth round of the Regional Growth Fund. Within the North West pot, the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has been awarded £10m to to help … [Read more...]
COST OF UK RENTAL HITS ALL TIME HIGH
The cost of renting accommodation in the UK has hit a record high, according to new data revealed in today's 24dash.com. The June 2013 HomeLet Rental Index shows it now costs an average of £811 per month to rent a property in the UK - an increase of 3% during June, and a 5.1% increase … [Read more...]
CONGLETON ACADEMY GRADUATES TO MIDSHIRE
Eaton Bank Academy, Congleton, which became an academy in September of last year, has selected Midshire to provide business systems and IT support.The Stockport-based business systems company, which has developed an offering specifically for schools and further education bodies nationally, won … [Read more...]