According to the British Retail Association, controls on alcohol prices and promotions will not address the causes of irresponsible drinking but they do set a dangerous precedent for Government interference in markets in the future.Reacting to the Government's Alcohol Strategy proposals for … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
Stockport company ranked among 100 fastest growing
Stockport-based Cartridge Save has joined 9 other North West based businesses ranked among the 100 fastest-growing companies by sales in the last three years. The highest placed business on the 16th annual Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100, which will be published this weekend, is Preston-based … [Read more...]
Leemic announce affinity partnership with Stockport County
Leemic are pleased to announce a new affinity partnership with Stockport County Football Club. The unique partnership see’s the company donate 10% of any new sale back to the club that comes via the clubs referral scheme. For further information click here … [Read more...]
Stockport Expo hailed a success
Following the great success of the Stockport Business Awards, last week saw the first ever Stockport Business Expo take place at Edgeley Park. With over 50 exhibitors and hundreds of visitors throughout the day, the event was a very positive show of Stockports business community coming together. … [Read more...]
IMPROVING SERVICES FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Stockport Council is looking to deliver improved outcomes for older people by integrating services. The Council’s Adult Social Care services are moving towards a more locality based integrated approach. This aims to join up local authority and health care services to enhance outcomes for … [Read more...]
Launch Of Christmas Safety Initiative In Stockport
A Christmas safety initiative is being launched in Stockport. The first safety scheme is free bike marking. The Safer Stockport Partnership (SSP), which includes Stockport Council and Greater Manchester Police, has joined bike retailers across the borough to offer the service.Anyone … [Read more...]
Beware Of Council Tax Cold Callers
Concerned householders in Stockport have contacted the Council’s Trading Standards after being targeted by a company about Council Tax re-banding. Residents are cold called and informed that their house may be in the wrong Council Tax band. For an upfront fee of £165 the … [Read more...]
Residents have their say on A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road
Hundreds of people have been airing their views about a major road project at a series of public meetings. Exhibitions are being held until December 1 for residents, businesses and motorists to have their say on the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road project – but there are only two … [Read more...]
Take It Away NAS Mana
A Pizza Hut Delivery franchisee has announced the opening of outlets in Chorlton and Cheadle Hulme. Nadim Iftikhar Choudry already runs five sites in Greater Manchester through his business NAS Mana, and is expanding his portfolio thanks to a £400,000 funding package from HSBC. … [Read more...]
Vehicle crime event marks launch of Operation Advent
Greater Manchester Police has staged the first of a series of events to promote how to have a safe and enjoyable Christmas. Focusing on vehicle security, it marked the launch of Operation Advent, Greater Manchester Police’s (GMP’s) Christmas crime prevention campaign, and … [Read more...]
Ofsted releases Data View – a digital comparison tool
Data View is Ofsted's digital tool which allows people to analyse their inspection data in a simple and visual way: users can compare and contrast performance in inspections in regions; local authority areas; and constituencies for: early years providers schools learning and skills … [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...]