Yesterday, Wednesday 5 December, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) published its updated forecast for the UK economy. Chancellor George Osborne responded to that forecast in a statement to the House of Commons later on that day. Hallidays of Stockport have issued a summary to the … [Read more...]
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Virgin secures West Coast Mainline extension
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that Virgin Trains is to continue operating rail services on the West Coast Main Line for the next 23 months from December 10th. Less than 2 months ago First West Coast's successful bid for the £5.5bn franchise was cancelled following … [Read more...]
Bank of England holds rates
THE Monetary Policy Committee voted to sit on its hands today after new figures forecast higher than expected inflation in the years ahead.Members of the MPC chose to hold the Bank of England's quantitative easing programme at £375bn and maintain the base rate at 0.5%.The decision came just … [Read more...]
Beware the 12 Scams of Christmas
Stockport residents are being urged not to fall foul of the'12 scams of Christmas.' The advice, which applies to all situations where someone is trying to part you from your money, is: Don't give bank or personal details to anyone over the phone or on the internet unless you are sure you … [Read more...]
How optimising video for search can double Google traffic
A new report into the use of online video has found that sites could more than double their Google traffic by including a video thumbnail in search rankings. The two case studies included in Visibility IQ's Social Video Report add weight to the argument that brands need to optimise their rich … [Read more...]
Stockport Business Expo: First Year Show a Huge Success
Over 400 people attended the one day show at Edgeley Park Football Stadium. The organisers of the Stockport Business Expo have confirmed that this year’s show was a huge success, by surpassing its 200 delegate target. The Stockport Business Expo, on the 22nd of November, at Edgeley … [Read more...]
Victorian and Vintage Events this weekend at Stockport Marketplace
Saturday 8th December - What The Dickens! themed Victorian event with family entertainment including Plaza Youth & Juniors performing as urchins on the steps of The Glass Umbrella, 8 Market Place at 12.30pm http://www.facebook.com/events/190018094456460/ Our pop up shop The Glass … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT CARER WINS TOP AWARD
A carer from Stockport has won a much sought after award at the Great North West Care Awards. Doreen Roberts, from High Lane, won the Unpaid Carers Award. Doreen has over 10 year’s experience of helping to improve support for carers of people with mental health issues. Doreen is … [Read more...]
The Greater Manchester Commitment – addressing youth unemployment
Stockport College Assistant Principal, Palvinder Singh, attended the Youth Summit as part of the Greater Manchester Commitment - the ‘flagship’ response to addressing the challenge of youth unemployment locally. The Greater Manchester Commitment offer incentives to employers to take … [Read more...]
Young people in our region need jobs. How can your business help?
There is a clear business case for the recruitment of young people: investing in young people supports long-term productivity and competitiveness in an ageing society, shaped by fast-paced technological change and an increasingly global market. The British Chambers of Commerce has been … [Read more...]
Newby Road, Bramhall Moor Lane Roadworks
Three way temporary traffic signals are in use at the junction of Bramhall Moor Lane with Newby Road to allow Electricity North West to carry out work on the electric supply cables. These will then revert to temporary two way signals once the works have progressed away from the junction … [Read more...]
Woodford – Revised Plans Follow Public Consultation
Stockport Council's planning committee will consider a revised Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) tomorrow following public consultation and feedback of 700 respondent's comments received from residents and community groups during the consultation period.. The revised planning … [Read more...]