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...]
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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...]
REGIONAL GROWTH FUND RELEASES 350mGBP FOR BUSINESSES
A further £350m has been released in the fourth round of the Regional Growth Fund (RGF). Applications are open from today, 17 January 2013, to businesses looking for a minimum of £1m of funding. As the result of the previous release, North West businesses secured funding worth … [Read more...]
7 REASONS TO USE VIDEO ON YOUR WEBSITE
According to Marketing Week - 70% of the top 100 search listings contain video content. Evidence also suggests higher conversion rates if prospective customers engage with video content. Youtube is now the 2nd largest search engine and Google loves video content. We have perhaps become lazy and … [Read more...]
DYER ENVIRONMENTAL SMASHES MOVEMBER TARGET
Dyer Environmental Controls Ltd, based off Birdhall Lane, Stockport have just announced that they smashed their company target of £1000 for Movember and men’s health. The six 'amigos’ did Dyer proud and by the end of Movember some of them looked quite … [Read more...]
GMPPC – TONY LLOYD APPOINTS COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE FINANCES
Tony Lloyd, Greater Manchester's Police & Crime Commissioner, has confirmed the membership of two bodies that will advise him on employment issues and also oversee financial reporting. Mr Lloyd, the current police and crime commissioner, was elected by the people of Stockport and the other … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT POLICE WILL NOW INVESTIGATE CYCLE CRASH
A woman injured in a crash was initially told by police they could not act because the collision only involved a pedal cycle. Stephanie Skinner, 18, was hit by a cyclist on the pavement outside the pet shop where she works in Stockport, Greater Manchester, on 4 December. Police said it could … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT HISTORIC TOWN CENTRE GATEWAY TO BE RESTORED
A prominent listed gateway at a Stockport town centre church is to be restored. Stockport Council is to repair and restore the Grade II* listed stone gateway and boundary walls to St Mary’s Church. The poor condition of the gateway, located between the Church and the Market Hall, … [Read more...]
SAFER DRIVING ADVICE FROM GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS)
GREATER Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) is urging drivers to take care on the roads as the icy weather sets in. It comes after firefighters from Wythenshawe were called to a road traffic collision involving three cars on Crossacres Road at 3.11pm on Monday, January 14. Crew Manager … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT COUNTY SACK JIM GANNON
Stockport County have sacked their manager Jim Gannon after a difficult spell ended with the hatters losing by 3 goals to 1 at Edgeley Park to visitors Mansfield Town. Supporters were shocked to hear that Gannon, 44, was sacked during his second spell in charge after returning in November … [Read more...]
MOORSIDE HOTEL IN DISLEY NEAR STOCKPORT TO CLOSE
A HOTEL and leisure centre in Disley, near Stockport, is to close with the loss of up to 75 jobs. The Moorside Grange Hotel, initially an independent hotel set up by the Pickup family, is on Mudhurst Lane and has been operating as a hotel and spa and leisure centre with 1,500 members. … [Read more...]