The GREATER MANCHESTER BROADBAND Public Consultation is drawing to a close but businesses in Stockport stil have a few days to contribute and lobby to bring high speed access to the area. The closing date for all responses to the consultation document and surveys is Thursday 1 August 2013; at a … [Read more...]
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RETAIL SEARCHES ON TABLETS UP 132 percent
Search volumes on tablet devices outpaced those on any other device, increasing 132% compared with growth on smartphone devices of 66%, according to the BRC. Total search volumes from UK consumers searching overseas retailers increased by 51% in Q2 compared with the previous … [Read more...]
SAS DANIELS BREAKS THE MOULD WITH ADVOCATE HIRE
North West legal practice, SAS Daniels LLP, who have an office in Stockport, has become one of the first solicitors in the country to hire an independent professional advocate. Jakki Cowley has joined the company’s Macclesfield office, where she will offer a range of free advocacy services to … [Read more...]
HALLIDAYS IN SPIN FOR SEASHELL TRUST
Stockport based Accountants and Business Advisors are continuing to raise funds for their chosen charity for 2013 - the Seashell Trust. As well as hosting an 'It's A Knockout' - a family fun day at Woodford on Saturday 3rd August (details here), Hallidays have arranged a 'Spinathon' on Saturday … [Read more...]
COLLEGE ISSUE STATEMENT REGARDING PROPOSED SALE OF LAND
Cheadle & Marple Sixth Form College have released a statement regarding The Proposed Sale Of College Land. "Cheadle and Marple 6th Form College believes passionately that young people and other learners deserve a teaching environment fit for the 21st century, and that our local communities … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT SCHOOLS SUPPORT RECYCLE WEEK
Three Stockport schools recycled nearly 400kg of broken and unwanted electrical items as part of Recycle Week. Recycle for Greater Manchester set up 28 ‘Don’t Bin it Bring it’ recycling points in schools and businesses with support from recycling and waste management partner … [Read more...]
GREATER MANCHESTER COLLEGES WINNING £14M BID
A unique partnership involving the ten largest colleges in Greater Manchester has successfully secured a European funded bid worth £14m, which will play a critical role in ensuring that the region has a skilled and educated population. As reported here in June, the Greater … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT BUSINESS AWARDS – SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED
The shortlist for the Stockport Business Awards 2013 has been announced and full details appear in this week's Stockport Express, Business section. The awards, created and organised by Cheadle Royal based accountants Clarke Nicklin, have been set up to highlight and celebrate business excellence … [Read more...]
HMRC LAUNCHES SELF-ASSESSMENT AMNESTY
HMRC have launched a self-assessment amnesty for those who yet need to complete their forms in previous tax years. An opportunity has arisen for self-assessment taxpayers who have failed to submit tax returns to settle their arrears in a new HMRC campaign. Last week saw the start of the … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT OVER HALF WAY TO REACHING APPRENTICESHIP TARGET
Stockport is over half way to meeting its ambitious target of creating 100 apprenticeships in 100 days. Stockport Council, in partnership with the National Apprenticeship Service, launched the 100:100 apprenticeship scheme at the end of … [Read more...]
HOT WEATHER HELPS BUSINESS BOOM
The continuing spell of hot weather throughout the UK is boosting business trade, according to the Federationof Small Businesses (FSBs). Members of the business group are continuing to report improvements in trade, with the FSB calling it welcome news after the negative effect on businesses … [Read more...]
A6 AIRPORT RELIEF ROAD PHASE 2 CONSULTATION CLOSING TODAY
The second phase of consultation for the A6 to Manchester Airport Relief Road scheme which began on 3rd June closes today, 19th July 2013. To express your views on the emerging preferred scheme use the online response form which must be submitted today. The purpose of the … [Read more...]