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...]
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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...]
Drivers Jonas Deloitte rebrands
Drivers Jonas Deloitte is ditching the Drivers Jonas part of its name and will instead be known as Deloitte Real Estate. The accountancy and business advisory firm rebrand is part of the company’s plans to develop a multidisciplinary practice. All of Deloitte’s real estate … [Read more...]
Manufacturers predict modest drop in output
UK manufacturers expect a modest reduction in output over the next three months, new figures have shown. According to the Confederation of British Industry’s (CBI) latest monthly Industrial Trends Survey, just 19 per cent expect to increase their volume of output within the upcoming … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester Youth Summit
The Greater Manchester Youth Summit takes place today (Friday 23rd) at Manchester City's Etiad stadium. The event is free to attend and takes place from 9am to 1pm. It is a call for collective action across Greater Manchester to increase young people’s employment, with practical … [Read more...]
Stockport: Low Carbon Business Network
The next Stockport: Low Carbon Business Network, takes place on Tuesday 27th November at Houldsworth Mill Conference facilities. The event will allow for extensive networking with other businesses. Matt Chassagne, Head of Business Development at ENER-G Combined Power will be chairing the event … [Read more...]
Government delays setting carbon target until 2016
The government has published details of its long-awaited Energy Bill, designed to keep lights on and emissions down. The government will provide £7.6bn towards low-carbon electricity infrastructure by 2020, but household bills are set to rise to pay for it. A decision about setting … [Read more...]
FIREFIGHTERS Cheadle Blues involved with ROC Cafe
FIREFIGHTERS from Cheadle Fire Station are helping make the communities they serve an even better place to live by getting involved in a new range of activities for the area's children. Blue Watch from Cheadle went along and spent some time with a group of five to 11-year-olds at the Adswood … [Read more...]
Manchester Airport World Logistics Hub
Manchester Airport's £100 million World Logistics Hub has secured planning permission. The outline planning application was approved by the Planning and Highways Committee at a meeting of Manchester City Council yesterday (22 November). Bosses at the airport said that the new hub, which … [Read more...]
Fantastic Christmas offers from Robinsons
Robinsons Brewery bring you a great range of corporate and personal gift ideas for Christmas. Plus use the festive promotional code - Cheers12 - for 20% off orders equalling or greater than £50*. Last day of ordering is Wednesday 19th December. Click the picture below for more … [Read more...]