Fairhurst Estates Limited (FEL) are solution providers, working hard to turn property problems and issues into solutions and positive outcomes. They have recently seen examples of the feel good factor returning to the property sector and not just in London and the South East; in the North West there … [Read more...]
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AVT STOCKPORT BEGINS INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION
Leading Stockport engineering firm, AV Technology, has expanded its operations in to South Africa and Ireland as part of its ambitious international growth plans. The Cheadle Hulme-based consultancy, which specialises in condition-based maintenance services, was acquired by AES Engineering Group … [Read more...]
APPRENTICESHIPS SCORE TOP MARKS ALL ROUND
Apprenticeships have been highly praised by both apprentices and businesses in a new survey, with nearly 8 out of 10 (78%) apprentices and 8 out of 10 (81%) businesses saying they would recommend them to friends or other employers. 8 out of 10 (83%) apprentices say Apprenticeship boosted … [Read more...]
TO DISMISS OR NOT TO DISMISS? THAT IS THE QUESTION …
Stockport based lawyers, SAS Daniels, have highlighted that dismissal is not always the most appropriate way forward. In a recent case, the employment appeal tribunal has confirmed that it is not always reasonable to dismiss an employee who is found guilty of gross … [Read more...]
LARGER FINES FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVERS
Stockport based C&C Insurance Brokers, preferred business partner to The Road Haulage Association (RHA) for provision of insurance to RHA Members, have issued a reminder to all drivers of heavy goods and commercial vehicles. From this week, commercial vehicle drivers face larger fines, with … [Read more...]
LEX AUTOLEASE DRIVES STRONG PERFORMANCE IN FIRST HALF YEAR
Lex Autolease, the UK's largest fleet management provider, capped a strong performance in the first half of the year by increasing the overall size of its fleet. The business, whose north west office is based in Cheadle, Stockport, added more than 4,300 new vehicles to its stock in the six … [Read more...]
INNOVATION "KEY" FOR MANUFACTURERS
Britain’s manufacturers are increasing innovation in new products in a bid to grow their presence in emerging markets, a new report from EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation and NatWest has indicated, good news for the many and diverse manufacturing businesses in … [Read more...]
NEW WEBSITE FOR HUGHES SAFETY SHOWERS HAS ALL THE ANSWERS
Hughes Safety Showers have published their new website - www.hughes-safety-showers.co.uk - which they have announced is bigger and better than before and redesigned for even easier access. Pages are packed with practical advice, product information and the latest news from Hughes. After … [Read more...]
LATEST STOCKPORT EXPRESS OUT NOW
This weeks Stockport Express and business section is out now and available at your local newsagent. Including updates on the forthcoming Stockport Business Awards, how innovation has assisted the shortlisted businesses plus other news from across the business community. … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS PEDAL THEIR ENERGY FOR CHARITY
Staff, colleagues and client from Stockport based Hallidays Accountants gave up their Saturday afternoon to pedal at around 100rpm for 2 hours for children who can’t do it for themselves - incentive enough that helped to raise over £800 for the Seashell Trust. Hallidays (Stockport) … [Read more...]
NEW CARE HOME COMMISSIONED FOR HAZEL GROVE
North West based CONSTRUCTION Partnership UK (CPUK) has won a £3m contract to build a care home in Hazel Grove, Stockport. Designed by Merseyside architect Condy Lofthouse, the new 48-bed, 2 storey home is due to be completed in just 40 weeks and has been commissioned by … [Read more...]
FIRE AT RECYCLING PLANT CAUSES HAVOC IN BREDBURY
A fire that has broken out at a recycling plant in Bredbury is continuing to cause havoc across the east side of Stockport as firefighters continue to control the burning waste. More than 50 firefighters and ten crews were called to the recycling plant off Stockport Road West last night at around … [Read more...]