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...]
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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...]
VIRGIN TRAINS WEST COAST CONTRACT TO 2017
The UK government has announced that Virgin Trains will continue to run the West Coast main line until April 2017. Last year the Government awarded the franchise to First but then cancelled the deal after revealing there were serious flaws in the tendering process. The government had initially … [Read more...]
SPEEDY HIRE WINS £6M NATIONAL GRID CONTRACT
Cheshire based Speedy Hire Plc, the UK’s largest provider of tool and equipment for hire and associated services, has agreed a 3 year contract to supply National Grid worth up to £6m a year. Speedy Hire is a client of Stockport based Fairhurst Estates Limited, who manage their … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT VOTED 2nd HAPPIEST PLACE IN UK
Stockport has been voted the UK’s 2nd happiest place to live following research undertaken by online property business, Rightmove. Rightmove’s ‘Happy At Home’ Index is a unique, nationwide insight into the emotive relationship we have with the place we call home. Rightmove … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S C&C ARE TOP HATTERS FOR A DAY
Staff at one of Marketing Stockport's newest members, C&C Insurance Brokers of Romiley, are turning into the Stockport Hatters and supporting "National Wear A Hat Day". Employees from C&C Insurance Brokers Ltd in Stockport are taking part in the national "Wear A Hat Day" today Thursday … [Read more...]
ROBINSON’S ADAPT 007 TACTICS FOR PERFECT PUB PLAN
Robinson's, family brewers in Stockport for 175 years, have taken a fresh approach to addressing standards within their retail pub estate by engaging with 'secret agents' to get a more accurate feel for their customers and their pubs. Following the success of a similar mystery … [Read more...]
EASYJET TAKES OFF FOR RUSSIA AS PASSENGER NUMBERS SOAR
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has today begun its first ever scheduled flights between Manchester and Moscow, operating four flights each way a week. Upto 180 passengers from Stockport and the North of England can board the four hour flights that will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, … [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...]