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...]
Marketing Stockport News
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...]
HMRC EXTEND RTI DEADLINE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
HMRC has extended the PAYE reporting deadline for certain small businesses with 50 or less employees until 5 October 2013 - a further 6 months. HMRC recognise the difficulties of RTI for small employers who pay staff weekly, or more frequently, but only run their payroll monthly. To help … [Read more...]
SME’s TO RECEIVE £70M LENDING BOOST
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) throughout the UK are set to receive a £70 million lending boost following government action to increase and diversify the availability of finance. Three new lenders – Market Invoice, URICA and Beechbrook Capital – will share more than … [Read more...]
‘HELP TO BUY’ MORTGAGE SCHEME POTENTIALLY ‘GAME CHANGING’ SAY KPMG
Jan Crosby, KPMG’s Head of Housebuilding, comments on the new ‘Help to Buy’ scheme by the Chancellor in his last budget: “The Budget announcement on ‘Help to Buy’ is a potentially game changing policy for the sector. By broadening support to second and … [Read more...]
CONCERN FOR SAFETY OF STOCKPORT RESIDENTS USING HACKNEY CABS
Concerns have been raised for residents and the business community across Stockport as Hackney cabs registered in Rossendale are increasingly looking for business outside of their area. Confusion arises over strict licensing rules that prevent Private Hire cabs in Stockport, such as Lynx, from … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL REMINDS RESIDENTS OF TAX SCAM
Stockport Council is reminding householders to be aware of some companies who promise to get their Council Tax bands lowered as reported earlier this year by Marketing Stockport. The Council is aware that some companies are making false or misleading claims such as ‘we’re calling … [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...]