There was a 14% rise in the number of new homes registered in the UK in January compared with January 2013, new figures have revealed. NHBC's statistics for the start of 2014 continued the upward trend set throughout 2013, which saw the highest number of new home registrations since … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT SCHOOL DINING SET TO GET EVEN BETTER
Solutions SK, a Stockport Council wholly owned company, has introduced a new pre-ordering system to make school dining an even more enjoyable experience. Solutions SK School Meals Service is the largest provider of school meals in the borough and have been working with Queen’s Road Primary … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER MONITOR – COMMERCIAL PROPERTY DEMAND INCREASING AND MUCH MORE
The March issue of the Manchester Monitor is now published, a dashboard of Greater Manchester specific data and indicators designed to provide a monthly analytical snapshot of the economic wellbeing of the city region. Commercial Property demand is up and office take up has increased in 2013; … [Read more...]
TIP ACQUIRES TRAILER RENTAL FLEET FROM STOCKPORT TRUCK CENTRE
Leading trailer company TIP Trailer Services UK has announced that it has acquired the entire Stockport Truck Centre (STC) trailer rental fleet. STC’s 420-strong trailer rental fleet currently comprises predominantly of curtainsided trailers, although there is also a mixed selection of … [Read more...]
LATEST FIGURES SHOW UK ECONOMY CONTINUES RECOVERY
The latest figures show the UK economy is continuing to improve as Business Investment rose strongly in Q4 2013, up 2.4% on the previous quarter and 8.5% on the final quarter of 2012, according to the ONS. Gross fixed capital formation into new buildings and structures (excluding dwellings) … [Read more...]
GRADUAL RE-SHORING OF MANUFACTURING CONTINUING FOR UK BUSINESS
Companies are increasingly backing the UK as a base for high quality products as the gradual trend towards re-shoring, bringing manufacturing / production in-house and, sourcing UK based suppliers, continues. The increasing pride in UK capabilities and as a business environment in which to … [Read more...]
LOCAL MP HONOURED AT THE PALACE
Stoockport's Andrew Stunell, the elected MP for Hazel Grove, has been knighted at Buckingham Palace after his public and political service was recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Commenting, Sir Andrew said: “It’s a great honour and I’m delighted. I … [Read more...]
GORVINS WELCOMES PROACTIVE DEMENTIA STRATEGY FROM GOVERNMENT
Christine Thornley, Partner in Gorvin’s Wills, Trust and Probate team welcomed the news announced on Friday by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt to transform the country in to a global leader in fighting dementia. Christine commented: “It’s great news for dementia sufferers and … [Read more...]
LATEST ‘NEET’ FIGURES SHOW MORE YOUNG PEOPLE IN WORK OR TRAINING
The proportion of young people in the UK aged 16-24 not in education, employment or training (NEET) is the lowest it has been since 2008 – figures released by BIS – the Government Department for Business Innovation and Skills - for the final quarter of last year show. Today’s … [Read more...]
WILL YOUR HOME INSURANCE WEATHER THE STORM?
With the costs of clearing up after the recent flooding in the UK expected to be up to £40,000 per household and the recent heavy winds that affected those in the North West, Vernon Building Society is urging homeowners and tenants to check their home insurance to ensure that they are … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT TRAINING ASSOCIATION (SETA) TO HOST APPRENTICE OPEN DAY
Stockport Engineering Training Association (SETA), one of the leading engineering training providers in the North West, will be opening its doors to the community on Tuesday 4th of March to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week. In SETA’s bid to raise awareness of engineering and the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL FREEZES COUNCIL TAX
At its Budget Council meeting on Thursday 27th February, Stockport Council agreed to freeze Council Tax for residents. Residents will see a small increase of 0.2% in their overall bills as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Greater Manchester decided to increase the amount paid for policing … [Read more...]