Virgin Trains and the Department for Transport have signed a new deal guaranteeing big improvements for both passengers and taxpayers. The new West Coast franchise will run until March 2017 and will see significant improvements for customers with the introduction of free … [Read more...]
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PROGRAMME LAUNCHED TO GET STUDENTS ON THEIR BIKES
Schools & colleges across Greater Manchester are to receive cycle infrastructure improvements as part of £20 million scheme launched this week that will see one million pounds spent on cycling facilities at schools & colleges across Greater Manchester to encourage more students to get … [Read more...]
COUNCIL PARTNER UP WITH ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST
COUNCIL & ELECTRICITY NORTH WEST TO DELIVER FIRST EVER POWER SAVER CHALLENGE Stockport Council and Stockport Homes are coming together to support the delivery of a pilot scheme funded by the region’s power network operator, Electricity North West. The scheme aims to eliminate the … [Read more...]
HUNT FOR BUSINESS START-UPS BY FILM COMPANY
If there are any couples in the Stockport area who fancy starting a business, you could be the stars of a new BBC documentary that will give a glimpse into the lives of couples running businesses together, all across the UK. Ideally the business will be in its early stages providing the … [Read more...]
LATEST ROADWORKS IN STOCKPORT
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport affecting the areas of High Lane, Bramhall, Didsbury Road and Cheadle Hulme. British Telecom will be carrying out work on Carr Brow in High Lane on Thursday 19th June. A road closure from the junction with Wyberseley Road to the … [Read more...]
TEENAGE CANCER TRUST LAUNCHING SUMMER CAMPAIGN
Teenage Cancer Trust will be partnering with the Manchester Dermatology Centre at Manchester Airport this month, to educate passengers on how to stay safe in the sun and the dangers of skin cancer, as part of the charity’s annual Shunburn campaign.From 23 – 29 June, the charity will be … [Read more...]
A CUT AHEAD FOR MILLAR LANDSCAPES
A Stockport landscape company has stepped up to the mark to help Stockport Council cut grass verges in the Borough following an unusual growth spurt caused by the recent warm, wet weather lead to the Councils maintenance teams falling behind. Millar Landscapes (in action left) volunteered … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT DESIGNER ANSWERS SOS FROM MARINE WAGS
Aqua Design of Stockport has stepped in to help the ladies of the Royal Marines Wives and Girlfriends with their fund-raising calendar following an introduction on Twitter. Dylan Moore was introduced and recommended to the ladies of the RM Wags Calendar by a client on Twitter as they were looking … [Read more...]
PENSIONS ON AUTO-PILOT!
Auto-Enrolment Company Pension Schemes is coming soon and businesses with more than 5 employees need to know about it. The government would like everybody to save for their retirement through recognised investment savings schemes. The most tax efficient way of doing this is to either, put … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EXPRESS – LATEST BUSINESS NEWS
Business news featured in this week's Stockport Express include Stockport Business Awards - get your entries in now! A finance company has been honoured at the ERSA awards; £16.9m invested in Stockport in the past 12 months; Davenport Park hotel sold for £800K. … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COMMUNITY SOCIAL ACTION FUND
Stockport Council is working on a new project to help support people with long-term health conditions enjoy a better quality of life. The Council has been awarded £349,000 from Nesta to ensure social action plays a big part in joint health and social care services locally. This follows … [Read more...]
LATEST ROADWORKS IN STOCKPORT
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport likely to affect traffic in Cheadle Hulme and Davenport. British Telecom will be undertaking works on Station Road in Cheadle Hulme between the junctions with Warren Road and Mellor Road. These works will take place … [Read more...]