STOCKPORT College is launching their own campaign called The Only Way is Apprenticeships to promote the importance of education and getting into work. The College is backing the sixth annual National Apprenticeship Week, which runs from today 11th to the 15th March and celebrates Apprenticeships … [Read more...]
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STOCKPORT TRADER PLEADS GUILTY TO UNDERAGE SALES
A Stockport trader pleaded guilty to selling alcohol to a person under the age of 18 at Stockport Magistrates Court on Wednesday 6th March. Mr Ravinder Dhillon, aged 37, trading as Lifestyle Express on Stockport Road, Cheadle pleaded guilty to an offence contrary to section 146 of the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT RESEARCH COMPANY EXPANDS OPERATION
DJS Research Ltd has strengthened their Operations Team with two new appointments. DJS based in Marple, Stockport, is pleased to announce the arrival of Paul Hylands in the role of Operations Manager for CATI Services. Paul, who arrives from the Co-operative Group, following time at … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT TOWN’S LEGAL FIRM WINS IN CITY AWARDS
Stockport legal practice and QualitySolicitors Abney Garsden is celebrating after collecting 3 awards at the prestigious Manchester Legal Awards. Abney Garsden was named the 'Small Firm of the Year' while individual wards were presented to senior partner Peter Garsden who won the legal aid lawyer … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S OFFERTON COMMUNITY GROUP ENGAGES IN INNOVATION
Offerton Neighbourhood Management Board has won ‘Most Innovative Use of Community Engagement’ at the Housing Innovation Awards 2013. The award recognises social landlords who put their tenants at the heart of everything they do; organisations which exist for tenants, providing … [Read more...]
LAW FIRM LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS BUSINESS ACADEMY
New business training venture from Gorvins starts by tackling issues from substance abuse in the workplace to corporate manslaughter. Leading law firm Gorvins Solicitors has teamed up with a unique set of expert partners to develop a prestigious school of education and training to help … [Read more...]
SUSTAINABLE LIVING EVENTS KICK OFF IN STOCKPORT
Events in Offerton, Romiley and Woodley kick start the Sustainable Living in Stockport Programme. Initial events are taking place in Offerton, Romiley and Woodley to kick start the Sustainable Living in Stockport Programme. See the posters below for details. Keep your eye’s peeled for an … [Read more...]
SCHEME OFFERS HELP TO STOCKPORT FIRST-TIME BUYERS
Stockport Council is drawing up plans to help first-time buyers and give the housing market a boost with a proposed new mortgage scheme. The Council is currently considering proposals for the introduction of a ‘Local Authority Mortgage Scheme’ (LAMS) to assist first-time buyers … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNCIL AGREES ITS BUDGET FOR 2013/14
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...]
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...]