Work is due to begin on the construction of a new flood alleviation scheme in Marple Bridge commissioned by Stockport Council. Investigations by the Council into flooding incidents at the site highlighted the need for an additional surface water drainage system. The new system has been … [Read more...]
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HEAVY GOODS VEHICLE (HGV) NUMBERS CONTINUE TO DROP
New Department for Transport figures show that the number of British HGVs is nearly 10% lower in 2012 than in 2007, and the lowest since 1999. The effects of the credit crunch saw 2009 register the largest year on year fall in HGV … [Read more...]
UNEMPLOYMENT FALLS ACROSS NORTH WEST
The latest employment market statistics show that in the three months to February unemployment fell by 7,000 across the North West, but there was an increase in the number of people that are classified as economically inactive. However, the more recent Jobseeker’s Allowance data for … [Read more...]
R&B SWITCHGEAR ACQUIRES MERSEYSIDE RIVAL TO BOOST EXPANSION
Stockport law firm SAS Daniels LLP has advised Lancashire-based R&B Switchgear Services Ltd, founded in 1985 and a manufacturer and service company for Electrical Switchgear, on its acquisition of Switchgear Integrated Maintenance (SIM) Ltd. The acquisition will complement and enhance … [Read more...]
BUZZ AROUND STOCKPORT’S BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Winter may have hung around a little too long for most of us this year but now that spring is finally making an appearance there is definitely a positive buzz around Stockport and its business community, according to the team here at Marketing Stockport. Last week Hallidays, Business Advisors … [Read more...]
MARCH COLD SPELL COSTS SMALL FIRMS £174M
The coldest March since 1962 cost Britain's small firms £174 million through loss of demand, staff absence and closures, while retailers suffered as shoppers stayed away from the high street as reported in this mornings EN Business news online. Figures from the Federation of Small … [Read more...]
£1 MILLION BOOST FOR CYCLING IN STOCKPORT
Cyclists in Stockport will benefit from funding of £1.15 million to improve safety along the busy A34 Kingsway and in Cheadle village centre. Following a successful bid to the Department for Transport’s Cycle Safety Fund, Stockport Council was awarded £566,000, and added to … [Read more...]
CDL APPOINTS COMPLIANCE MANAGER FOR NEW ROLE
Insurance software house CDL has appointed Stuart Ritchie, formerly Head of IT at Carole Nash, to the newly created post of Compliance Manager. Stuart's initial focus will be on enhancing CDL's business continuity strategy and data protection protocols, as part of a wider remit to strengthen … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S FRESH GROUP ACQUIRES IGLOO EVENTS
Stockport based The Fresh Group has bought exhibition design and build company, Igloo Events for an undisclosed amount. Commenting on the acqusition is Fresh Group managing director, Patrick Howells:"Adding Igloo's manufacturing skills to our already flourishing design and build service is a … [Read more...]
FOOTPATH & CARRIAGEWAY REPAIRS IN STOCKPORT
Stockport Council has warned of likely disruption in Marple following the collapse of a carriageway. Solutions SK operatives are on site at Arkwright Road in Marple near to the school to investigate the cause of the collapse and a traffic diversion is now in operation via Stockport Road, … [Read more...]
‘SURVIVE AND THRIVE’ – ACCESS TO FINANCE FOR MANUFACTURERS
Are you a business owner looking for more information about accessing finance to grow your business? The Business Growth Hub in partnership with Stockport Council are inviting Stockport businesses to attend a "Survive and Thrive - Access to Finance" business breakfast, hosted by Accountancy … [Read more...]
DE VERE CHEADLE PART OF ‘VENUES BUSINESS’ UP FOR SALE
DE Vere, the hotel and leisure group, has moved to dispense with its Venues Business providing corporate training and conference facilities and includes the De Vere Cheadle House at Cheadle Royal, Stockport. The De Vere Business Venues also includes 3 other North West venues: the De Whites … [Read more...]