Virgin Atlantic has announced it will be offering 30,000 extra return seats to Orlando from Manchester Airport in Summer 2014. To meet high demand for travel to one of Virgin Atlantic’s flagship destinations, Sir Richard Branson’s airline is deploying a Boeing 747 aircraft … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
STOCKPORT FIRST TIME BUYERS GIVEN HELPING HAND
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 boostEarlier this year the Council’s Executive approved plans for the ‘Local Lend a Hand’ scheme to assist first-time … [Read more...]
BUSINESS NEWS FROM THE STOCKPORT EXPRESS
In this weeks edition 19th June 2013 Deadline extended for Stockport Business Award entries and Stockport based PR firm lead the way in promoting this years Business Awards. Whilst Helen White of Marketing Stockport discusses the merits of telling your business story for greater marketing coverage … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL BACKS NATIONAL RECYCLE WEEK
Stockport Council is encouraging residents to pledge to recycle their broken or unused electrical items as part of Recycle Week. The tenth National Recycle Week takes place from 17th to 23rd June. Most people own at least one broken electrical item, be it an old mobile phone, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS UPDATE
Below is a list of the latest roadworks in Stockport: There will be a northbound nearside lane closure on London Road in Hazel Grove from number 132 to 124 to allow BT to carry out work. The lane closure will be in place on Sunday 23rd June, from 8.00am to 4.30pm. There will … [Read more...]
AUTISM IN THE WORKPLACE
The National Autistic Society are hosting an Employer Breakfast Events inconjunction with Stockport Council. The event is being held on 5th July 2013 at the Devere Cheadle House Royal Crescent, Cheadle Royal Business Park , Cheadle , Cheshire , SK8 3FS The breakfast … [Read more...]
SENIOR EXITS TACKLED BY BUSINESS ACADEMY
As recently demonstrated by the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson, the departure of senior individuals from a business needs to be managed correctly to minimise any negative impact upon company performance, stability and reputation. With this in mind, Gorvins Business Academy has teamed … [Read more...]
ANGRY BIRD MAN HELPS BOOST MIDSHIRE F72 CHARITY NEST EGG
The man who created the concept behind Angry Birds, the world’s biggest-selling mobile phone game, has pledged his Rochdale company’s support for the Midshire F72 fundraising campaign. After smashing the record for the world's longest football match (72 hours of continuous play, … [Read more...]
CHEADLE LIBRARY OPENING HOURS CONSULTATION
Stockport Council are looking to find millions of pounds more in savings for next year – on top of around £25 million achieved over the last two years. As part of those savings, the council are proposing changing the opening hours of many of Stockport's libraries, closing them when … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORTS GROUP – MAG – CONFIRMS COMPANIES FOR FRAMEWORK
Galliford Try, Carillion and BAM Construction have been selected as preferred bidders for the Manchester Airports Group (MAG) capital delivery framework, potentially worth up to £500 million in value over the next five years. The framework will initially operate for three years with the … [Read more...]
VERNON BUILDING SOCIETY JUBILEE FUND OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS
Charities and community projects are being invited to apply for the Vernon Building Society's £10,000 community Jubilee Fund now open for applications! Launched in 2012, the Jubilee Fund was set up by Vernon Building Society to support community and charitable causes in the Stockport … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS TO HOST EXPERT EMPLOYMENT LAW SEMINAR
North West law firm SAS Daniels LLP is offering the region’s business professionals free employment law advice at a seminar later this month. The event, to be held on Thursday 27 June, will be led by senior employment lawyer and partner at the law firm, Jonathan … [Read more...]