As we enter the final stages of Wimbledon this week, we can't forget the part Stockport has and is playing in the success of this world famous tennis tournament. Fred Perry's statue stands proud at Wimbledon and oversees the comings and goings of our annual championship. Perry was born in … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
STARKEY – WINNERS OF FIRST MARKETING STOCKPORT 5 A-SIDE COMP
Starkey Laboratories were on premier form last night as they stormed home worthy winners of the inaugural Marketing Stockport Business 5 a-side cup with a glorious win over finalists Direct Marketing & Data Specialists, LBM. 19 Stockport based teams and members of Marketing Stockport kicked … [Read more...]
HOW BROAD IS YOUR BANDWIDTH? PUBLIC CONSULTATION LAUNCHED
A public consultation has been launched this week to find out where investment is needed for better access to broadband across Greater Manchester. The opportunity to participate is being welcomed by many Stockport businesses who have been campaigning for access to increased speeds for greater … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
LATEST EDITION OUT NOW In this weeks edition TV celebrity Denise Welch gets a helping hand from a Stockport businesswoman, Volkswagen Group open new parts site in Stockport and an update on the Stockport Business Awards. Plus much more from across the borough. … [Read more...]
SIGN SHOP ACCREDITATION FOR SOLUTIONS SK
Solutions SK’s sign shop has been awarded accreditation to manufacture and erect road signs on public highways in accordance with new CE standards. Solutions SK is a Stockport Council wholly owned company. From July 1st any road sign placed on public highways, supermarkets, airport car … [Read more...]
TAKE ‘THE LEAP’ WITH BRAMHALL HIGH SCHOOL
Take ‘The Leap’ … Last week Young Enterprise held the North West regional final of ‘company of the year 2013’ at the Concorde Conference Centre at Manchester Airport – wow it is impressive! But much more impressive were the young people who had made it … [Read more...]
GREATER MANCHESTER ALLOCATED LION’S SHARE OF €1.1bn ERDF
The North West is to receive over €1.1bn of the €6.2bn allocated to England from the ERDF. The Government's Business Secretary Vince Cable has revealed how the €6.2bn European Regional Development Fund and the European Social Fund will be allocated over the next seven years with … [Read more...]
COUNTDOWN TO MARKETING STOCKPORT 5 A-SIDE CHALLENGE
With just hours to go until the kick off of the first Marketing Stockport 5 a-side cup, the boots are off as the teams are already limbering up, ready to unleash their competitive spirit! 20 teams from across Stockport's business community are taking part in the "Marketing Stockport Business Cup … [Read more...]
QUBA SETS COURSE FOR GROWTH WITH NEW MANAGEMENT
Quba, the nautical-inspired clothing manufacturer, has welcomed a new senior management team as part of a buy-in which has seen a group of investors, along with existing management, acquire and invest in the South Devon-based business. The … [Read more...]
CRIME CONTINUES TO FALL IN STOCKPORT
Delegates attending the eleventh annual Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP) conference heard how crime has continued to fall thanks to successful partnership working. The SSP has helped deliver sustained crime reduction in Stockport over the last nine years with over 15,000 victims of crime. Over … [Read more...]
REFURBISHED AIR RAID SHELTERS LAUNCHED WITH AUTHENTIC WARTIME EXPERIENCE!
Guests attending the official launch of Stockport’s Air Raid Shelters in The Plaza Theatre experienced an authentic air raid and evacuation to the Shelters! After extensive refurbishment, the Air Raid Shelters were re-opened on Friday 28 June with a wonderful event hosted in partnership … [Read more...]
LATEST UPDATE FOR STOCKPORT ROADWORKS
A temporary road closure on Newbridge Lane Junction of New Zealand Road towards Stockport is in place to allow United Utilities to carry out work. The work is due to be completed by 10th July and signs for alternative routes are in place. For more information call the Council’s … [Read more...]