A unique partnership involving the ten largest colleges in Greater Manchester has been given the official seal-of-approval. The Greater Manchester Colleges Group consists of Bury, Bolton, Hopwood Hall, Manchester, Oldham, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan & Leigh - who have … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
STOCKPORT COUNCIL AND GROUNDWORK TO HOST WORKSHOP
Stockport Council, in partnership with Marketing Stockport member Groundwork is hosting a workshop for Stockport businesses who are interested in achieving the Bronze Environmental Business Pledge and those on Bronze but want to proceed to Silver. The event is open to businesses who have … [Read more...]
LAUNCH OF SCHEME TO HELP FIRST-TIME BUYERS
Stockport Council in partnership with Lloyds TSB has launched a ‘Local Lend a Hand’ scheme to help first-time buyers and give the local housing market a boost. Earlier this year the Council’s Executive approved plans for the ‘Local Lend a Hand’ … [Read more...]
SUMMER SEASON IN FULL SWING AT MANCHESTER AIRPORT
Summer has certainly taken off at Manchester Airport where 1.9 million passengers travelled through the Airport in May 2013, almost 11% up on May 2012 figures. The increase in numbers took Manchester over the 20 million passenger mark, during a 12 month period, for the first time since … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT AIR RAID SHELTERS RE-OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Stockport Air Raid Shelters will officially re-open on Friday 28th June after extensive refurbishment and essential maintenance. The Shelters - carved into the natural sandstone cliffs in Stockport town centre - were the largest purpose-built civilian air raid shelters in the country, with … [Read more...]
OPEN HOUSE AT PLANE TREE COURT CARE HOME
PLANE TREE COURT care home in EDGELEY took part in the first ever National Care Home Open day on Friday 21 June. The idea behind the day is to encourage local people to visit care homes in their neighbourhood and work together to develop better relationships between the home and the … [Read more...]
NEW PREMISES FOR LASER QUANTUM
Laser Quantum, designer and manufacturer of DPSS and Ultrafast laser technology, is pleased to announce the move of their Headquarters in Stockport, to a new building. Whilst the move is not very far, the new premises will allow Laser Quantum to keep increasing the strength of their team in … [Read more...]
SMALL BUSINESSES FEELING MORE CONFIDENT
Confidence among small businesses has soared to its highest level in three years, a new report has revealed. According to the Federation of Small Business (FSB), optimism is up across all parts of the UK and in most sectors. Its Small Business Index reached 15.9 points in the second quarter, a … [Read more...]
C&C SEND CONGRATULATIONS TO HILARY DEVEY
Stockport's C&C insurance Brokers are delighted that Hilary Devey, who appears on “Dragons’ Den” and the founder of Road Haulage Association member Pall-Ex, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. C&C Insurance are the preferred business … [Read more...]
CHINESE GENERAL CONSUL VISITS MAN DIESEL & TURBO UK IN HAZEL GROVE
This week MAN Diesel & Turbo UK Ltd welcomed the Chinese General Consul of Manchester to their UK headquarters in Hazel Grove. Mr Pan, who has been in his post since October 2011, was accompanied by his wife Mrs Zhu, Mr Zhoasheng (Consul) and Ms Sue Shore, External Relations & … [Read more...]
GOLD ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD FOR STOCKPORT BUSINESS
Stockport-based WFEL has been awarded the Environmental Business Pledge Gold Award for its commitment to creating a cleaner, greener borough. By using the scheme’s free environmental audits, WFEL - a world leader in military and disaster relief bridge manufacture and repair - identified … [Read more...]
CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING SHOWCASE AT STOCKPORT COLLEGE
Thinking about a career in Construction? STUDENTS are being invited to a Construction, Engineering & Automotive Open Day at Stockport College on Saturday June 29th between 10am and 1pm. Taking place in the Joan Bakewell building, the facilities will be open to employers, suppliers and new … [Read more...]