On behalf of the Cabinet Office, and in association with British Chambers of Commerce, Harvey Nash is inviting all technology businesses in Stockport and the Greater Manchester Chamber members to an event helping technology SMEs to do business with the Government. As part of the Government's … [Read more...]
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DOWN TOOLS – ITS SNOWING – OR SHOULD WE …
As many of us in the UK, and indeed in Stockport and the North West, are currently seeing snow sweeping across the region, we are still learning how to cope with such adverse conditions. As more snow falls and we encounter frost and freezing fog, forecasters are saying there is worse still to come … [Read more...]
ROADWORKS ON AND AROUND BIRD HALL LANE
Lane closures are in place on Ladybridge Road, Councillor Lane, Bird Hall Lane and Adswood Lane East to allow carriageway resurfacing work to be carried out. Lane restrictions are currently in place between 8.00pm and 5.00am daily until Sunday 27th January. For more … [Read more...]
A6 TO MANCHESTER AIRPORT RELIEF ROAD CONSULTATION
The first phase of consultation on the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road is coming to a close on 25 January. Stockport Council, along with its partners Cheshire East and Manchester City councils would like to thank residents, businesses and road users for their views so far which are … [Read more...]
EHL INGREDIENTS RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
A Stockport ingredient supplier has entered a new banking relationship with HSBC and smashed its £5million turnover target. Food ingredient supplier, EHL Ingredients, has announced a new banking relationship with HSBC Commercial Banking as the family-run wholesaler hits its … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT EQUITY HOUSING MAKING THINGS HAPPEN
Equity Housing Group in Cheadle, Stockport has launched an exciting new project that’s set to make a massive difference to local communities and to peoples’ lives. The Equity Foundation was formally launched at an event that took place at Stockport Art Gallery attended by … [Read more...]
MANCHESTER AIRPORT FESTIVE PASSENGER NUMBERS FLY HIGH AS FORECAST
Manchester Airport, bordering onto the Borough of Stockport, have reported that 620,000 passengers travelled through Manchester Airport over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, as forecast towards the end of 2012 by Andrew Harrison, Chief Operating Officer of Manchester Airport’s … [Read more...]
PLANNING APPROVAL GRANTED FOR MANCHESTER AIRPORT CITY DEVELOPMENT
£650 million plans to develop a major new business district at Manchester Airport, near Stockport have been approved by Manchester City Council – and airport operator M.A.G is set to commence infrastructure works on the site, which is Government-designated Enterprise Zone, within … [Read more...]
SCHOOLS HILL CHEADLE – CROSSING WORK DUE TO START
Weather permitting, the replacement of the zebra crossing on Schools Hill with a modern puffin crossing will begin on 4th February 2013, and should be completed by the end of February. There were several accidents on the crossing last winter and this is the latest in a series of measures to … [Read more...]
NEW 20MPH ZONE FOR BROADWAY GETS GO-AHEAD
Last night Councillors at Cheadle Area Committee voted to give the Broadway 20mph zone the go-ahead. The campaign was started last spring as a result of safety concerns around the Broadway area. In the consultation, 80% of residents told the Council they agreed with the scheme. Although the … [Read more...]
GREYHOUND PUB SITE PLAN FOR CONSIDERATION BY PLANNING AND HIGHWAYS
Cheadle Area Committee last night considered a planning application for the site of the former Greyhound Pub, at the junction of Ladybridge Road and Councillor Lane in Cheadle Hulme. A new Morisons “M” local store plus an additional unit are proposed, along with 21 parking … [Read more...]
BLOCKBUSTER SEEKS NEW BUYER AS TWO STOCKPORT STORES UNDER THREAT
Blockbuster, the DVD and Games rental retailer established in 1989, is the latest shock casualty of the High Street after the announcement earlier that HMV is in administration. Blockbuster has 528 stores across the UK with 2 large outlets in Stockport - at Great Moor and in Marple town centre … [Read more...]