Stockport based Trust Brand Communications has created a new employer brand for Ann Summers. Since June 2012 Trust has been helping Ann Summers to talk to their current team and potential candidates about training, learning, and what it means to work for Ann … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT IMPROVING THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF FAMILIES
Stockport Council has been working in partnership with community groups on a project to improve the emotional health and wellbeing of families. The ‘5 Ways Art Trail’ project is a local one mile walk through Lancashire Hill and Heaton Norris. The trail will be officially opened on … [Read more...]
WALKING BOOST FOR STOCKPORT SCHOOL
Pupils at a Stockport Primary School are set to benefit from additional resources encouraging them to walk to school. St Marys CE Primary School in Reddish has received class packs of incentives to inspire children to walk to school. These include passports, badges for walking to school and … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT WORDPRESS CREATOR TO BE HONOURED
Mike Little, who co-founded the blogging platform Wordpress along with US code writer Matt Mullenweg, is to be recognised for his outstanding contribution to the digital media arena. Stockport born Little will be presented with the SAScon Outstanding Contribution to Digital Award on 6-7 June 2013 … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS PROVIDE INSIGHT – ENTERPRISE & REGULATORY REFORM ACT
Stockport based SAS Daniels is publishing a series of insight articles (three in the series), focusing on the three main objectives of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act. The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act received Royal Assent on 25th April 2013. Many of the changes … [Read more...]
NATIONAL SHOP VACANCIES REACH A NEW HIGH
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported the national town centre vacancy rate in the UK was 11.9% in April 2013, up from 10.9% in January 2013, the highest rate since the survey began in July 2011.Helen Dickinson, British Retail Consortium Director General, said: "It's a major concern … [Read more...]
VELOCITY 2025 BID INCLUDES CHEADLE & GATLEY CYCLING IMPROVEMENTS
Greater Manchester is bidding for £20 million of Government funding to provide a major boost to cycling across the area. Only one large city region will win, but if we get it we’ll see major improvements – including a lot of segregated cycle paths – built by the end of … [Read more...]
LEEMIC RUN FOR ST ANN’S HOSPICE
Sunday 26th May see’s three members of the Leemic Sales team participating in the Manchester 10K to raise money for local charity St Ann’s Hospice. This years event is being supported by many people from across the Stockport business community with many looking to raise money and … [Read more...]
NEW LOOK STOCKPORT AIR RAID SHELTERS RE-OPEN NEXT WEEK
Stockport’s Air Raid Shelters will re-open on Wednesday 22nd May after a short closure for essential maintenance and refurbishment. The very popular visitor attraction will feature brand new interpretation telling the stories of local people who shared the wartime experience, plus a new … [Read more...]
NEW MAYOR OF STOCKPORT TO BE APPOINTED AT ANNUAL COUNCIL
The Mayor-Elect of Stockport, Councillor Chris Murphy, will be appointed as the new Mayor of Stockport 2013/14 at the Annual Council Meeting on Tuesday 21st May. Cllr Murphy has represented the Brinnington & Central Ward on the Council since 1998. The Mayoress-Elect is Mrs Dot … [Read more...]
NEW VIP LOUNGE FOR MANCHESTER TERMINAL 3
A new £500,000 Escape Lounge opens its doors today at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 3, offering both a unique birds-eye view of the runways – and the chance to rub shoulders with the rich and famous. The new lounge has capacity for up to 120 passengers at one time … [Read more...]
A6 STOCKPORT TOWN CENTRE ROADWORKS
Stockport Council is due to start construction works on A6 Wellington Road South between the junctions with Railway Road/John Street and Exchange Street/St Petersgate. The works, which begin on Monday 20th May and will last for up to 26 weeks, will involve the following: Carriageway … [Read more...]