With just hours to go until the kick off of the first Marketing Stockport 5 a-side cup, the boots are off as the teams are already limbering up, ready to unleash their competitive spirit! 20 teams from across Stockport's business community are taking part in the "Marketing Stockport Business Cup … [Read more...]
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QUBA SETS COURSE FOR GROWTH WITH NEW MANAGEMENT
Quba, the nautical-inspired clothing manufacturer, has welcomed a new senior management team as part of a buy-in which has seen a group of investors, along with existing management, acquire and invest in the South Devon-based business. The … [Read more...]
CRIME CONTINUES TO FALL IN STOCKPORT
Delegates attending the eleventh annual Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP) conference heard how crime has continued to fall thanks to successful partnership working. The SSP has helped deliver sustained crime reduction in Stockport over the last nine years with over 15,000 victims of crime. Over … [Read more...]
REFURBISHED AIR RAID SHELTERS LAUNCHED WITH AUTHENTIC WARTIME EXPERIENCE!
Guests attending the official launch of Stockport’s Air Raid Shelters in The Plaza Theatre experienced an authentic air raid and evacuation to the Shelters! After extensive refurbishment, the Air Raid Shelters were re-opened on Friday 28 June with a wonderful event hosted in partnership … [Read more...]
LATEST UPDATE FOR STOCKPORT ROADWORKS
A temporary road closure on Newbridge Lane Junction of New Zealand Road towards Stockport is in place to allow United Utilities to carry out work. The work is due to be completed by 10th July and signs for alternative routes are in place. For more information call the Council’s … [Read more...]
BENNETT VERBY 5-A-SIDE TEAM NEWS
The Bennett Verby 5-A-Side Team, once again proved that they are not only talented accountants and business advisors, but footballers too. Adam Rhodes, Ryan Thomas, Ian Heyl, Lee Wilks, Rick Sutcliffe, Mel Esson and captain, Neil Jones played in the 20 Team inaugural Marketing Stockport 5-A … [Read more...]
100 APPRENTICESHIPS IN 100 DAYS LAUNCHED
Friday saw the launch of the 100 Apprenticeships in 100 Days initiative at Aldi in Romiley. The initiative has been launched by Stockport Council alongside The National Apprenticeship Service and was launched at Aldi due to thier ongoing commitment and effective apprenticeship scheme. Along with … [Read more...]
PREST MARKET EYE JULY 2013
Latest financial market summary from Prest Financial Services. click image to download … [Read more...]
WHAT HOPE FOR STOCKPORT’S FIRST TIME BUYERS?
According to research carried out by housing charity Shelter, on average a single person living in the North West will take nearly 10 years to save up for a deposit to buy their first home. Shelter have based their research on the fact that most large mortgage lenders are currently insisting that … [Read more...]
BENNETT VERBY LAUNCH NEW TAX APP
Bennett Verby have announced the launch of the Bennett Verby App which is FREE to download and contains a wealth of tax saving tools and ideas. From reminders of important dates to a GPS Business Mileage logger, this app has plenty to help you with your taxes. There are also various Tax Tables, … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS MONTHLY NEWSWIRE – LATEST BUSINESS & TAX NEWS
Hallidays have issued their latest monthly newswire designed to keep Stockport businesses informed of the latest business and tax issues. A summary of the current issues are included below: Real Time Information (RTI) and paying HMRC HMRC are reminding employers that they need to pay their PAYE … [Read more...]
SEASHELLL TRUST CELEBRATING 190th BIRTHDAY!
Stockport based charity, the Seashell Trust, are celebrating their 190th birthday. The charity has come a long way since two businessmen met at the Corn Exchange in Manchester to raise funds for the first school which opened in Salford on June 16, 1823. The charity has come a long way … [Read more...]