Stockport Council is launching a new enhanced computer system for the library service. As Stockport Council’s Libraries move to the new computer system there will be a period of transition from 27th March to 22nd April when access to the services will be limited. Councillor Mark … [Read more...]
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EHL INGREDIENTS EXPANDS REDDISH FACILITIES
EHL Ingredients, Broadstone Industrial Estate, Reddish, is looking to buy a new warehouse facility in the area. Following extensive growth in 2012, the company requires between 6,000 sq. ft. and 10,000 sq. ft. to house ingredient blending machines, as well as suitable storage space for packaging … [Read more...]
COLD CALLER WARNING IN STOCKPORT
Stockport Council is urging borough residents to be on their guard against bogus callers. A number of residents in Stockport have been contacted by bogus callers claiming they need to check their property for the number of bedrooms linked to changes to housing benefit. Residents are being … [Read more...]
MARCH NEWS FROM PREST WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Prest “Market Eye” is a monthly snapshot summarising recent economic news, giving a view on how different asset classes may perform over the next 6 to 12 months. Click image for the full summary for March. … [Read more...]
VERNON STAFF FUNDRAISE TO SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITY
Last year Vernon Building Society’s Jubilee Fund awarded £10,000 to local community and charity groups. To benefit further causes, staff from the Vernon are now busy raising money for the 2013 Jubilee Fund. Staff at Reddish, Marple and St Petersgate branches are all holding raffles … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT MP SUPPORTS GREEN JOBS AND GROWTH
Greenpeace have congratulated Hazel Grove Liberal Democrat MP Andrew Stunell for supporting green jobs and growth in the North West. Andrew Stunell became the ninth Lib Dem to join a growing body of cross-party MPs calling for amendments to the UK energy policy. In question is whether there … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BACKS GREATER MANCHESTER’S 2020 VISION
Stockport has given its backing to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s refreshed 2020 vision for a flourishing future and refocused strategy to ensure that the city region’s economy grows – for the benefit of all Stockport residents. The updated Greater Manchester … [Read more...]
NEW ‘CAN DO’ GUIDE TO MAKE ORGANISING COMMUNITY EVENTS EASIER
The government is to publish improved guidance to make it easier for people to organise voluntary events in their communities, removing inconsistencies and confusion highlighted by a review of existing guidance. The ‘Can Do’ Events Guidance should assist volunteers and … [Read more...]
£30m FUNDING HELPS SMALL CONSTRUCTORS BUILD BIGGER CREDIT
A pilot scheme to help small and sole trader construction businesses secure credit from B&Q and Screwfix stores via their TradeUK credit scheme has kicked off following government backing of £30 million. Customers of B&Q TradePoint and Screwfix, part of the Kingfisher Group, … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BOUTINOT WINE JUST THE PALETE FOR MBO
Stockport based BOUTINOT, the privately-owned wine importer, producer and distributor, has been sold in a management buyout led by managing director Dennis Whiteley and fellow commercial director Michael Moriarty along with master of wine Tony Brown. Boutinot currently employs 80 staff and has … [Read more...]
CRACK DOWN ON IRRESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS
Stockport Council has been targeting irresponsible dog owners who fail to clear up after their pets by issuing fines. Over the last two months the Council’s Dog Warden Service has issued two £50 on the spot fixed penalty fines. The first was issued on Middlewood Way, Marple and the … [Read more...]
RBS ADVISES HOW TO PROTECT BUSINESS & THRIVE
With the first quarter of 2013 already past,Royal Bank of Scotland would like to invite Stockport based businesses to a morning of ideas, advice and inspiration to ensure you have everything you need throughout the rest of 2013 and beyond to both protect what you have already, and make sure you … [Read more...]