Stockport Council agreed it's budget for 2013/14 at the Budget Council meeting where measures agreed mean that most of the estimated savings for 2014/15 have now been achieved. Councillor Sue Derbyshire, Leader of Stockport Council, said the budget was based on principles that were strongly … [Read more...]
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GOOD NEWS FOR CONSUMERS AS FOOD INFLATION FALLS TO FIVE MONTH LOW
The British Retial Consortium (BRC) have announced that food inflation fell to 3.5% in February from 4.0% in January while non-food prices fell 0.4% in February compared with a 1.4% fall in January. That is good news for consumers but still puts pressure on the local Stockport food retailers as … [Read more...]
‘STOCKTONS OF STOCKPORT’ – FURNITURE RETAILER MOVES TO BREDBURY
Stocktons, one of the North West's most successful furniture businesses, showcasing fabulous luxury furniture, has moved into new premises on Bredbury Industrial Park. The Group have purchased the freehold of the 32,000 sq ft warehouse, conveniently situated just off the M60, that will become a … [Read more...]
YOUNG PEOPLE FROM STOCKPORT TO RECEIVE DUKE OF EDINBURGH’S AWARD
Over 200 young people from Stockport will receive The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (DofE) at a presentation evening at Stockport Town Hall on Tuesday 19th March. A total of 219 Awards - 30 Gold Awards, 36 Silver Awards and 153 Bronze Awards - will be presented at a celebration event … [Read more...]
MARPLE SUPERMARKET DEVELOPMENT GETS GREEN LIGHT BUT ASDA IS OUT
Kirkland Developments has won the battle to develop a supermarket in Marple after it was granted full planning permission by Stockport Council and Asda's rival plan was rejected. The battle to stop an ASDA supermarket being built on the outskirts of Marple was finally won last Friday – to … [Read more...]
FOOTBALL BOOSTS GREATER MANCHESTER VISITOR ECONOMY
The latest Manchester Monitor – a snapshot of the economic wellbeing of the region – highlights a number of positive trends in terms of Greater Manchester’s visitor economy, against the backdrop of continuing stagnation in the property and jobs market. The analysis of the … [Read more...]
BOOTH AINSWORTH QUIZ RAISES £6,000 FOR ST ANN’S HOSPICE, STOCKPORT
On Thursday 28th February, Booth Ainsworth LLP celebrated its 12th Quiz Night at Edgeley Park. The event has grown in numbers over the years and now attracts over 75 teams of four who all play to win the Booth Ainsworth Quiz Trophy. This year we also gave away some great raffle … [Read more...]
VERNON JUBILEE FUND SUPPORTS STOCKPORT FOOD BANK
Vernon Building Society's Jubilee Fund awarded Stockport South Foodbank £550 to help those in need in the local area. As well as purchasing food and other supplies, the Foodbank used their funding to increase their storage capacity to allow them to hold more donations at their main site at … [Read more...]
DOOR RE-OPENS FOR ENERGY SAVINGS IN STOCKPORT
Stockport residents who missed out on a chance for a share of a £3m energy savings scheme have another opportunity from today, (Monday March 4th) to get a better deal. Over 35,000 Greater Manchester residents signed up to the GM Fair Energy scheme in January - more than any other energy … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S VINTAGE VILLAGE WINS TOP AWARD
The popular monthly Vintage Village Fair held at Stockport Council’s Covered Market Hall, has won a prestigious national award. Pretty Nostalgic magazine held a public online poll last month to discover the nation’s best markets and The Vintage Village gained the most votes … [Read more...]
THE BRAMHALL BAKERY CATCHES THE DRAGON’S EYE
Bramhall Bakery gets a Twitter Boost from Theo Paphitis A new Stockport‐based artisan bakery received a business boost from … [Read more...]
UK RETAIL SALES – BEST RESULTS IN FEBRUARY FOR THREE YEARS
UK retail sales grew at their fastest rate in more than three years in February, as the drier weather coaxed shoppers back out onto the High Street. Quite remarkably, and in a period when we have seen many High Street brands fail, UK retail sales values were up 2.7% on a … [Read more...]