Banks are being put under pressure to speed up compensating a number of businesses in Stockport thought to be struggling as a result of being mis-sold interest rate protection products. The scandal emerged in the summer, when the Financial Services Authority (FSA) revealed “serious … [Read more...]
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LANDLADY PLEADS GUILTY TO ILLEGALY DISPOSING WASTE
A former Stockport landlady pleaded guilty to failing to dispose of commercial waste legally and was sentenced at Stockport Magistrates on Wednesday 9th January. Jacqueline Gallagher, aged 49, a former landlady of the Hope Inn Tavern on Wellington Road North, Heaton … [Read more...]
WEBSITE PLANNED BY STOCKPORT TOWN TEAM – A STEP NEARER
Stockport's Town Team is a step nearer to launching a website that will help to promote Stockport's town centre, attract more visitors and support the town centre traders. The requirements outlined included how a website can promote 'brand Stockport' by making visitors aware of why Stockport is … [Read more...]
CASH BOOST EXTENDED FOR EMPLOYERS WHO TAKE ON APPRENTICES
A £1,500 grant scheme to help small businesses take on young apprentices has been extended for a further year. The Apprenticeship Grant for Employers (AGE), which was launched last February, has also been increased to cover up to ten apprentices per company. Welcoming the extension of … [Read more...]
ASA ADJUNCTION ON 25poundlogo
Stockport-based company 25poundlogo.co.uk has been slammed by the Advertising Standards Agency for running an offer ‘expiring at midnight’ every day for the last 22 months. A complaint against the company was first upheld by the ASA in June 2011 as reported on the ASA … [Read more...]
Tony Hughes prepares his team for 2013
Tony Hughes of Hughes Safety Showers and his Speedworks Team complete the build of their new Next Generation Touring Car for the forthcoming season. The build started just before Christmas and the team lead by Team Principle Christian Dick, worked on building this years car – Toyota … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COMPANY FAIRHURST ESTATES COMPLETES LOCAL DEALS
Stockport based company Fairhurst Estates Limited focus on working with locally based companies is paying off having completed deals for locally based clients that means they are committed to keep their businesses in Stockport. Handelsbanken's Stockport office is based at Acorn Business Park … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Business Survey shows hope for growth in 2013
Over a fifth of businesses in Greater Manchester are anticipating an increase in their staff numbers this year, according to a survey released today by New Economy. The Greater Manchester Business Survey 2012 has been produced as a collaborative effort on behalf of the conurbation’s … [Read more...]
STILL TIME TO JOIN STOCKPORT MERSEYWAYS RECYCLING INITIATIVE
There is still time to join in Merseyway shopping centre' s campaign to encourage Stockport’s shoppers to dispose of their Christmas cards and wrapping paper responsibly, as the centre continues its 2013 recycling initiative of the new … [Read more...]
Meet GMP NEW POLICE COMMISSIONER
This month businesses will be able to meet Greater Manchester's new Police and Crime Commissioner. This is your chance to have your say on how the police and crime budget is allocated and spent in 2013/14 and tell the Commissioner what policing issues you feel he should be … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT CHIEF EXECUTIVE ADDRESSES MARKETING STOCKPORT
The Chief Executive of Stockport Borough Council, Eamonn Boylan, met with Marketing Stockport's key sponsors yesterday (Wednesday) to present the plans for the regeneration of Stockport. The presentation 'Regenerating Stockport - Successes & Future Priorities' reiterated Stockport's … [Read more...]
THREAT TO STOCKPORT JOBS AS JESSOPS COLLAPSE
Around 2,000 jobs at camera chain Jessops are under threat after the group collapsed into administration today, including the Stockport outlet located in Warren Street. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has been appointed to the group, which is Britain's only specialist nationwide camera retailer, … [Read more...]