Erika Bannerman, sales and marketing director at recruitment firm Brook Street, looks at the minefield of employment legislation and gives her advice on how to stay informed. Businesses have long been burdened by red tape, with a minefield of regulations stifling job creation and hindering … [Read more...]
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Four people have been charged following raids in South Manchester.
Four people have been charged following raids in South Manchester; they are all due to appear at Manchester City Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 5 December 2012. The people were arrested when officers from Greater Manchester Police raided 12 addresses in Wythenshawe, Withington and Stockport … [Read more...]
‘Quality Solicitors’ brand for Cheadle Hulme firm
ABNEY Garsden McDonald, based in Cheadle Hulme, has adopted the Quality Solicitors brand. The launch was attended by dignitaries including Coun Wendy Meikle, the Mayor of Stockport, and Manchester Law Society president Jeff Lewis. … [Read more...]
DISCOVER MORE ABOUT BREDBURY, ROMILEY AND WOODLEY
Do you want to find out more about Bredbury, Romiley and Woodley and reminisce about the old days? You are warmly welcome to a local and family history morning at Bredbury Library on Friday 30th November from 10.30am. Local history experts from Stockport Heritage Library will be … [Read more...]
PROJECT IS FAB FOR FAMILIES AND BABIES
Stockport Council and Stockport NHS Foundation Trust have launched a new project to support the parents and families of premature or sick infants. The Family and Baby project (FAB) has been set up at the neonatal unit at Stepping Hill Hospital in partnership with the Council run local Sure … [Read more...]
Stockport Business Expo
Stockport's first Business Expo has been a great success with over 50 local businesses exhibiting and 400 visitors learning more about what Stockport has to offer. With several seminars and plenty of networking its been a great show of passion for Stockport. Catch the updates over the … [Read more...]
Twitter for Stockport’s Christmas campaign
Twitter for Stockport Christmas As part of Stockport Council’s Christmas campaign, it is keen to get everyone – businesses, market traders, residents and visitors alike - involved in promoting Stockport as the place to be this Christmas. Our collective voice will be more … [Read more...]
NATIONAL GUIDE RECOGNISES STOCKPORT FIRM
Stockport law firm SAS Daniels LLP has been placed alongside the North West’s largest city centre firms after boosting its rankings in nationwide guide Chambers UK 2013. SAS Daniels, which also has offices in Chester, Congleton and Macclesfield, is the only firm based outside … [Read more...]
CONSTRUCTION SECTOR REAPING THE BENEFITS OF APPRENTICESHIPS
Construction companies are no strangers to apprentices, however a recent survey has shown that 81 per cent of construction bosses were unaware of all the financial support that’s available to them. New wage incentives of £1500 per candidate are now available for employers and … [Read more...]
Should retailers offer in-store wi-fi?
Offering free wi-fi in stores means that customers can use their mobile or tablet devices without any frustrating connection issues. It is most commonly seen in coffee shops and restaurants, but there are strong arguments for offering this in retail stores, and many retailers are going … [Read more...]
Operation Eagle Eye – Stockport Children Promote New Road Safety Campaign
A new campaign in Stockport aims to make roads safer for everyone. ‘Operation Eagle Eye’ will see schoolchildren from across the borough joining Stockport Council and Greater Manchester Police to support safer driving. At the launch on Wednesday, Year 6 (10-11 year old) … [Read more...]
Employee Ownership Pilot makes 150 million GBP pot available to businesses
A government initiative has been announced that will allow businesses to bid for a share of a £150 million pot to create the training schemes they need to grow their companies. The fund, announced by skills Minister Matthew Hancock, is the second round of the Employer Ownership Pilot … [Read more...]