Local businesses are supporting the 96 mile run in memory of the 96 victims of the Hillsborough disaster. Starting out on Thursday 4th April 2013 at Hillsborough 7 runners will take 3 days to cover a 96 mile route ending on Saturday 6th April at Anfield. This year the event is being held to … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
MARKETING STOCKPORT TEAM UP WITH STOCKPORT EXPRESS
Marketing Stockport has teamed up with the Stockport Express to bring you business news. Each week Marketing Stockport are featuring the Stockport Express's new edition on their website and contributing to the Stockport Express's weekly business news page with a column written by Marketing … [Read more...]
AGREED NEXT STEPS FOR REGENERATION OF BRINNINGTON
Stockport Council’s Executive has agreed the next steps for the regeneration of Brinnington, which includes plans for 292 new homes and new high quality, accessible sport and leisure facilities. New leisure facilities will be provided at a more central location, replacing the Life … [Read more...]
BIGGEST CHANGES IN WELFARE SYSTEM ‘IN A GENERATION’
The biggest changes to the Welfare & Benefits system since it was introduced in the 1940s came into effect yesterday, affecting households throughout the UK. Changes in the way the NHS, Legal Aid and Benefits funds are managed will affect many residents. Reforms to the NHS … [Read more...]
FORMER STOCKPORT POLICE OFFICER ARESTED FOR FRAUD
A Greater Manchester Police Chief Inspector has been arrested on suspicion of fraud. 46 year old Chief Inspector John Buttress had been based at Stockport before moving to his office at Greater Manchester Police headquarters at Central Park in Newton Heath where he was held on suspicion of … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS ADVISE ON ESTATE PLANNING
Following the recent death of Michael Winner the headlines have screamed how his widow, Geraldine has been left penniless as all Mr Winner’s assets had been frozen following his death yet this may have been avoided with better estate planning. To give this case some context; it’s … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT MP URGES RE-THINK ON PACKAGING EASTER EGGS
Local MP Andrew Stunnell warns industry progress on reducing waste has stalled as Easter egg makers are failing to slim down packaging. Confectioners have been urged to refresh their efforts to reduce excess packaging encasing chocolate Easter eggs, after a new report found progress appeared to … [Read more...]
NORTH WEST BUSINESSES REPORT POSITIVE START TO 2013
The Chambers of Commerce North West are reporting that Businesses have seen a generally positive start to the year, according to the latest North West Quarterly Economic Survey (QES). The QES shows a welcome improvement in demand and conditions for larger businesses in both manufacturing and … [Read more...]
THE IMPACT OF LOCALISING COUNCIL TAX BENEFIT
From tomorrow, 1st April 2013, the Council Tax Benefit (CTB) system will be replaced by a local Council Tax Support (CTS) Scheme in Stockport and in other parts of the UK. The government is also reducing the grant for Council Tax Support by at least 10%, which means a shortfall of at least … [Read more...]
NEWSHAM JOINS SPEEDWORKS.
Dave Newsham joins Speedworks this year for his 3rd season in the BTCC. Speedworks is owned by Tony Hughes of Hughes Safety Showers who retired from driving last year. Tony still remains hands on with Speedworks team. Dave Newsham was a race winner in 2012 in S200 machinery, he steps up this year to … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT ROADWORKS – EASTER WEEKEND UPDATE
The final phase of the cable installation work at Bramhall Moor Lane from the junction with Newby Road to the junction with Grenville Road will be carried out over the Easter Weekend. The work is being carried out by Electricity North West and temporary three way traffic signals will be in … [Read more...]
UK HOUSE PRICES ANNUAL INCREASE
Despite a slight conflict between 2 building societies, UK house prices are reportedly up on the same time last year. Building Society Nationwide have reported the outlook for the housing market was "unusually uncertain" as UK house prices in March were up 0.8% from a year earlier, according to … [Read more...]