The proportion of young people in the UK aged 16-24 not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the lowest it has been since 2008 – figures released by BIS – the Government Department for Business Innovation and Skills - for the final quarter of last year show. Today’s … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
WILL YOUR HOME INSURANCE WEATHER THE STORM?
With the costs of clearing up after the recent flooding in the UK expected to be up to £40,000 per household and the recent heavy winds that affected those in the North West, Vernon Building Society is urging homeowners and tenants to check their home insurance to ensure that they are … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS SNAPS UP NEW COMMERCIAL LITIGATOR
North West law firm SAS Daniels has appointed Nigel Hyder, a commercial litigation expert, as a partner to its Stockport office. Nigel, who has over 20 years’ experience will join the 14 strong Dispute Resolution team. Nigel, a commercial litigation lawyer, has substantial experience … [Read more...]
CLARKE NICKLIN TO HOST BUDGET SEMINAR
Clarke Nicklin are inviting members of Marketing Stockport to attend their Budget Seminar on Thursday 20th March. Taking place at their offices at Cheadle Royal Business Park, the seminar is being hosted by Clarke Nicklin Tax partners Paul Draper and Tony Jakara who will guide you through … [Read more...]
FREE EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE FOR TWO YEAR OLDS IN STOCKPORT
Stockport’s low income families can now apply for free education and childcare places for their two year old children. Stockport Council is providing the free places to help support low income families in the borough with their children’s early learning and development through … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT TRAINING ASSOCIATION (SETA) TO HOST APPRENTICE OPEN DAY
Stockport Engineering Training Association (SETA), one of the leading engineering training providers in the North West, will be opening its doors to the community on Tuesday 4th of March to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. In SETA’s bid to raise awareness of engineering and the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL FREEZES COUNCIL TAX
At its Budget Council meeting on Thursday 27th February, Stockport Council agreed to freeze Council Tax for residents. Residents will see a small increase of 0.2% in their overall bills as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester decided to increase the amount paid for policing … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS MONTHLY NEWSWIRE – LATEST BUSINESS & TAX NEWS
Hallidays have published their latest monthly newswire, designed to inform of the latest business and tax issues. An in-depth article is available by clicking on the links. Employment Allowance The Government has announced further details of the Employment Allowance which is available from 6 … [Read more...]
AIRPORT CITY: "THE UK’s MOST SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SINCE THE OYMPICS"?
John Atkins, Manchester Airport Group's property director, has suggested that Manchester's Airport City will become the most significant development project in the UK since the regeneration of East London began in 2005 for the Olympics. "With five million sq ft of new … [Read more...]
MAKE IT PERSONAL WITH NEW EMAIL ALERT SERVICE
Stockport Council has launched its free email alert service where people can sign up and choose the news or service updates that they want to hear about. There’s a wide range of information to choose from whether it’s a single topic, such as ‘bin collection updates,’ or … [Read more...]
SEASHELL TRUST STUDENTS BURY TREASURE
A special school and college have buried a treasure trove of memories to be discovered by future students. The current students at Seashell Trust have buried time capsules under new buildings to show what life was like at the charity for disabled young people in 2014. The trust, on Stanley … [Read more...]
MUSEUM PLANS SUBMITTED TO HOUSE VULCAM BOMBER AT WOODFORD
Plans to house a Vulcan bomber in a new museum at Stockport's former Woodford aerodrome have been submitted to Stockport Coucil. Cassidy +Ashton Architects of Chester, working with BAE Systems and the Avro Heritage Trust, have designed a new Heritage Centre Museum at the former Woodford Aerodrome … [Read more...]