Cyclists in Stockport will benefit from funding of £1.15 million to improve safety along the busy A34 Kingsway and in Cheadle village centre. Following a successful bid to the Department for Transport’s Cycle Safety Fund, Stockport Council was awarded £566,000, and added to … [Read more...]
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CDL APPOINTS COMPLIANCE MANAGER FOR NEW ROLE
Insurance software house CDL has appointed Stuart Ritchie, formerly Head of IT at Carole Nash, to the newly created post of Compliance Manager. Stuart's initial focus will be on enhancing CDL's business continuity strategy and data protection protocols, as part of a wider remit to strengthen … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S FRESH GROUP ACQUIRES IGLOO EVENTS
Stockport based The Fresh Group has bought exhibition design and build company, Igloo Events for an undisclosed amount. Commenting on the acqusition is Fresh Group managing director, Patrick Howells:"Adding Igloo's manufacturing skills to our already flourishing design and build service is a … [Read more...]
FOOTPATH & CARRIAGEWAY REPAIRS IN STOCKPORT
Stockport Council has warned of likely disruption in Marple following the collapse of a carriageway. Solutions SK operatives are on site at Arkwright Road in Marple near to the school to investigate the cause of the collapse and a traffic diversion is now in operation via Stockport Road, … [Read more...]
‘SURVIVE AND THRIVE’ – ACCESS TO FINANCE FOR MANUFACTURERS
Are you a business owner looking for more information about accessing finance to grow your business? The Business Growth Hub in partnership with Stockport Council are inviting Stockport businesses to attend a "Survive and Thrive - Access to Finance" business breakfast, hosted by Accountancy … [Read more...]
DE VERE CHEADLE PART OF ‘VENUES BUSINESS’ UP FOR SALE
DE Vere, the hotel and leisure group, has moved to dispense with its Venues Business providing corporate training and conference facilities and includes the De Vere Cheadle House at Cheadle Royal, Stockport. The De Vere Business Venues also includes 3 other North West venues: the De Whites … [Read more...]
BRANSON FAMILY & VIRGIN UNITE JOIN THE STARKEY MISSION TEAM
Sir Richard Branson and family were surprise guests as the Starkey Foundation visited the Bhubezi Community Healthcare Centre in the village of Bhubezi. On the Starkey Foundation’s recent swing through South Africa, the team made a stop in Bhubezi and was joined by some special guests … [Read more...]
MIDSHIRE HIRES TOPPING FOR PR & MARKETING
Midshire has appointed Adrienne Topping for a newly created marketing manager post at the office services specialist’s Stockport HQ in Bredbury.. Adriennes's brief extends beyond marketing the Midshire business to include offering packages to customers. Adrienne, an experienced … [Read more...]
FREE MICROCHIPPING FOR ALL DOG OWNERS
From 6 April 2016 all dog owners will be required to have their pets' microchipped and owners who fail to comply with the new legislation could face a fine of up to £500. The new law aims to reduce a rise in stray dogs nationally.. In Stockport, the Dogs Trust has made it easier for … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS – LAUNCH FOR 2013
Around 100 people turned out at Robinsons Brewery last night for the launch of Stockport Business Awards 2013. Ben Poland of main sponsors and organisers Clarke Nicklin introduced Oliver Robinson, Managing Director of Robinsons Beer division, who welcomed guests and gave his support to the … [Read more...]
BUSINESS RED TAPE CUTS COME INTO FORCE
Businesses will benefit from dozens of cuts to regulations which came into force this week, including simplification finance, the Government has said. Stockport accoutants Booth Ainsworth report that the cuts are part of … [Read more...]
MORE THAN FLEDGLING GROWTH WITH RBS
Former chartered town planner and now owner of Fledglings nurseries, Christopher Gray has just opened his fourth nursery in the Manchester area. The new nursery in Stockport, which has been set up with funding from RBS, has joined established Fledglings nurseries in Irlam, Worsley and … [Read more...]