More than 27,000 business mentors ready to support SMEs An additional 15,000 people have been trained to act as mentors to support businesses looking to grow, taking the total number of mentors available to 27,000. The volunteer mentors have been recruited and trained over the past 16 months as … [Read more...]
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Charity update from The Mayor of Stockport
Charity update Wendy Meikle Dip.Couns MBACP The Mayor of Stockport 2012/2013 My chosen Charities are The Tree House and Stockport Without Abuse, I wanted to support smaller charities which are based in Stockport, most of the fund raising will be financed by Stockport residents and I … [Read more...]
The Mayors Charity Abseil
The Mayors Charity Abseil In aid of my chosen charities which are; The Tree House Children’s Unit at Stepping Hill Hospital and Stockport Without Abuse, the former Stockports Womens Aid Date to be confirmed early AprilPlace Stopford HouseIf interested in joining in please email … [Read more...]
Hughes Safety Showers sponsor charity event
Hughes Safety Showers are sponsoring the Mayors charity event. The Ashton on Mersey Show Band are performing in support of the Mayors Charities - Stockport Without Abuse and The Tree House, Children’s Unit at Stepping Hill Hospital. Friday 1st March 2013 Stockport Town Hall … [Read more...]
COUNCIL SEEKS COMMUNITY PARTNER FOR SPORTS CENTRE
Stockport Council is inviting local community groups to come forward with proposals to run a new leisure facility in Heaton Moor. Following an extensive consultation, the Council listened to local people’s views and earmarked part of the former Peel Moat site for a brand new sports … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT LAW FIRM COMPLETES £100 MILLION OF DEALS IN 2012
The corporate team at Stockport law firm SAS Daniels’ has completed deals totalling more than £100 million in the last year, despite the challenging economic environment. The corporate team, which is led by partner Jeremy Orrell and commercial team led by Kaye Whitby, clocked-up … [Read more...]
COUNCIL TAX SCAM WARNING IN STOCKPORT
Stockport Council today issued a new warning to residents to be on their guard against scam phone calls regarding Council Tax bands. Dozens of residents throughout the borough have contacted the Council’s Trading Standards team reporting to have been phoned by companies who offered to … [Read more...]
BIG WEEK FOR THE GMP iPhone APP
Greater Manchester Police's new iPhone app is off to a flying start with almost 6,000 downloads in the first week. The new app, which uses geo-location technology to allow people to become crimefighters and to get closer to their local neighbourhood policing teams, is the first of its kind for … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COLLEGE SEEKING APPRENTICES
Stockport College has issued a list of vacancies for apprentices in companies across Stockport and south Manchester. These opportunities are open to young people looking to enter a career. The successful applicants are based in businesses and paid a weekly wage while training for a recognised … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EVICTED TRADER WINS IN COURT OF APPEAL
The Court of Appeal has awarded a Greater Manchester businesswoman, who was unlawfully evicted from her sandwich shop, damages of £9,079 after a four-year legal battle. The award on Wednesday 20 January compensated Sheila Grange for losses she suffered due to the action of her landlords … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COMPANY GETS GREEN LIGHT
Brian Davies, Managing Director, of Stockport based Green Light Energy Solutions Ltd, has announced that his company has become one of the first in the North West to become an official Green Deal Installer for Solar PV. The Green Deal is a new way for owners and tenants to pay for a range of … [Read more...]
TENONS JOINS SOUTH MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL TRADE FORUM
South Manchester International Trade Forum, a partnership between Stockport Council, UKTI and RBS, are pleased to announce that Tenons have joined the forum. They will be holding a number of events throughout 2013 open to businesses in Stockport and across South Manchester. Evidence shows that … [Read more...]