Stockport based Vernon Building Society has taken the unusual step of withdrawing many of its savings products from the market in order to delay reducing the interest rates paid to existing account holders. The Society’s accounts became extremely attractive nationally as a result of recent … [Read more...]
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LIGHTS OFF AT STOCKPORT TOWN HALL FOR ‘EARTH HOUR’
Stockport is supporting ‘Earth Hour’ by switching off Stockport Town Hall’s external lights for one hour. Earth Hour 2013 will be held on Saturday 23rd March between 8.30pm-9.30pm. The event has been organised by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) who are asking households and … [Read more...]
IMPROVEMENT ON HIGH STREETS BOOSTS SHOPPER NUMBERS
Latest figures from the British Retail Consortium show that footfall across the UK in February was nearly 1% higher than in 2012, an improvement on the 4.6% decline in January. These figures support the recent uplift in retail sales reported by the BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor, where total … [Read more...]
ASTRAZENECA TO CLOSE ITS R&D CENTRE AT ALDERLEY EDGE
AstraZeneca has announced that it will be closing its Cheshire research and development base at Alderley Park, Alderley Edge with the re-location of around 1,600 jobs by 2016 to operations in Cambridge, Macclesfield and sites overseas, although the majority will be in Cambridge where the group plans … [Read more...]
MEET THE BUYER HOSTS 400 APPOINTMENTS FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Stockport Council hosted its annual Meet The Buyer event at the Town Hall on Tuesday. With over 200 people attending throughout the day, there were many people networking with exhibitors and also with specific buying and procurement teams from across Stockport based businesses. Around 400 … [Read more...]
BRINNINGTON REGENERATION RECOMMENDATIONS
A report is being presented to Stockport Council’s Executive outlining the recommended next steps for the regeneration of Brinnington. If the recommendations are approved, consultation regarding new housing and leisure facilities in the area will begin. The proposals the Executive are … [Read more...]
POLICE REVEAL CONSEQUENCES OF DRINK DRIVING
Greater Manchester Police have used shock tactics to expose drivers to the consequences of drink driving. The wreckage of a car whose owner was killed in drink driving crash went on display at the University of Manchester, alongside a pint worth £50,000 – the personal … [Read more...]
STOCKPORT’S SAS DANIELS ADVISES ON NEW HOME FOR CIRRUS
Leadership and brand engagement specialist Cirrus has taken more than 4,000sq ft at Sandfield House, Wilmslow having been advised by SAS Daniels in Stockport. The company, which works with clients including Marks & Spencer, Asda and Pentland Brands to develop leadership and brand engagement, … [Read more...]
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC SIGNALS ON OFFERTON ROAD
Temporary two way traffic signals are in operation on Offerton Road at the junction with Buckwood Close to allow National Grid Gas to carry out work, affecting rush hour traffic. Work is expected to be completed by 28th March. For more information call the Council’s … [Read more...]
FAMILY FUN AT BRAMALL HALL’S GRAND EASTER FESTIVAL
People looking for a fun day out at Easter should come along to Stockport Council’s historic Bramall Hall. On Easter Sunday (31st March) The Friends of Bramall Hall are hosting their annual Grand Easter Festival event where this year’s line-up of activities promises a fun … [Read more...]
STANLEY SECURITY LINKS TO HUGHES SHOWERS
Stockport based Stanley Security Solutions have linked up with Bredbury neighbour Hughes Safety Showers to upgrade their computerised clocking terminal eliminating a paper based system immediately improving business efficiencies. Hughes Safety Showers have over ninety employees and were looking … [Read more...]
GREATER MANCHESTER TOWN CENTRES WORK TOGETHER ON NEW PLAN
Town centres in Greater Manchester are working together on a unique plan to ensure they co-ordinate to earn new investment and achieve the greatest possible success. The eight principal centres all recognise they are facing challenges from online shopping and out-of-town developments. Now … [Read more...]