Lambert Smith Hampton's Manchester Office Report 2012 shows that the Manchester office market has suffered its worst year for a decade while the regional markets of South Manchester and Salford Quays have performed reasonably well during 2011, especially considering the prevailing economic … [Read more...]
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Infrastructure tax breaks are a key to growth says KPMG survey
Tax incentives for capital investment in infrastructure are the key measure identified as a potential driver of growth among Britain’s biggest businesses, according to the latest annual tax competitiveness survey by KPMG in the UK. The findings come ahead of the Autumn Statement on 5 … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Police launches new apprenticeship programme
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is offering young people the opportunity to develop their skills in an exciting, fast-moving work environment as part of a new apprentice scheme. Successful recruits will become Operational Support Officers (OSOs), and will work alongside police officers and … [Read more...]
AWARD-WINNING IT COMPANY BRINGS ADVANCED SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY TO STOCKPORT
The PC Support Group opens in the town with new remote monitoring capabilities to deliver maximum benefit for small businesses A level of support technology usually only enjoyed by large corporates is being made available to SMEs in Stockport for the first time this week. The … [Read more...]
SCHOOL COOK SHORTLISTED FOR NATIONAL AWARD
A school cook employed by Solutions SK, a Stockport Council wholly owned company has been shortlisted for a national award. Emma Atkinson the head cook at Lark Hill Primary School in Edgeley has been chosen to go through to the next stage of the Local Authorities Caterers Association (LACA) … [Read more...]
New Bridge over M56 connects Metrolink with Airport
The M56 has re-opened after the installation of a new bridge as part of the Metrolink tram line extension connecting Metrolink withManchester Airport. The HIghways agency said closing the motorway on Saturday night between junctions five and two was essential to ensure the safety of road users; … [Read more...]
UK WEBSITES failing to comply with EU Cookie law
Only 12% of the top British websites are complying with the EU Cookie Directive with an on-screen pop-up banner or tab infroming users about use of 'cookies' on the website. But while this figure may be low, the report also found that NONE of the top sites in France of Germany had taken any steps … [Read more...]
Discount December predicted as retail sales remain weak
'Discount December' is predicted as retail sales remain slow across some UK retailers so it is time to support local retailers and 'Shop Stockport'. David McCorquodale, head of retail at KPMG, warns that tough Christmas trading conditions in the UK are likely to spark early discounting on high … [Read more...]
Chamber organises first festive carol service
GREATER Manchester Chamber of Commerce is holding its first ever carol service at Manchester Cathedral next week.The carol service for the business community was the brainchild of chief executive Clive Memmott, with the aim of bringing businesses together to celebrate the season of … [Read more...]
Stockport County win gives the town a boost
A great start to the week thanks to Stockport County's team. The team delivered a fantastic 6 - 0 win over Osset Town to help book their place in the FA Trophy second round. Well done! … [Read more...]
SUCCESSFUL YOUNG APPRENTICE COMPETITION
Students from across the borough took part in Stockport Council’s Young Apprentice competition. The event was held at Edgeley Park on Wednesday 21st November and gave pupils the chance to show their entrepreneurial and team working skills. 20 teams of gifted and talented students from … [Read more...]
CDL’s new head office approved
Insurance software company CDL has been granted planning permission from Stockport Council to build a 100,000 sq ft office campus at King's Reach. CDL bought the 4.5-acre site off Seddon Developments next to its current Strata House headquarters in Kings Reach, where it has been based since … [Read more...]