Stockport Council has signed up to a new Citizens Advice Protocol for helping people in the borough who are struggling to pay their Council Tax. The Citizens Advice Council Tax Protocol is a good practice guide to collecting Council Tax and promotes close working between councils, debt advice … [Read more...]
Marketing Stockport News
Chancellor announces range of tax changes in 2024 Budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, presented his 2024 Budget to the House of Commons on Wednesday 6th March. Addressing the fellow MPs, the Chancellor outlined improvements made in the economy since taking office in 2022, including a slowing in the rate of inflation from 11% to 4%, but … [Read more...]
North-west business leaders react to 2024 Budget
Following the Chancellor's 2024 Budget announcement on 6th March, business and political leaders from across the North-west and nationwide have shared their reaction to its contents. While many individual measures have been welcomed, the business community has had a mixed reaction to the Budget … [Read more...]
Work progresses on Stockport town centre hub for creativity, discovery and inspiration
Works is already well underway to bring creativity, discovery and inspiration to the high street in Stockport at the new Stockroom facility being developed in Merseyway Shopping Centre. New updated hoardings around the building site are creating a buzz about what is to come at Stockroom, which … [Read more...]
Mastercall CEO featured in WISE100 Women in Social Enterprise list
Michaela Buck, CEO of Stockport-based healthcare provider, Mastercall, has once again been named in the WISE100 Women in Social Enterprise list for 2024. 2024 is the second year running that Michaela has made the list and acknowledges her as a social entrepreneur who is helping to drive digital … [Read more...]
Overhead powerlines specialist is latest acquisition for Stockport utilities group
Stockport headquartered utilities contractor, OCU Group, has completed the acquisition of Nettworx, a specialist in overhead powerlines with depots in Northern Ireland, North-east Scotland and Southern England. The acquisition enhances OCU Group's capabilities within the overhead powerlines … [Read more...]
Stockport Council details budget for 2024/25
Stockport Council has set out how it plans to spend its £788 million budget during the financial year 2024/25 on the provision of a wide range of services to Stockport residents. Spending includes £264 million for schools which will be met by dedicated government grants, and £65 million on the … [Read more...]
County announces partnership with local Porsche centres
Stockport County FC has announced a new sponsorship deal with two local Stratstone car dealerships, which will run until June 2025. Porsche Centre Stockport and Porsche Centre Wilmslow will take over the naming rights of the club’s premium FK Lounge at Edgeley Park, now officially rebranded as … [Read more...]
Stockport manufacturer makes training commitment
Stockport manufacturer, BFT Automation, has announced a new commitment to training following research by the company found 88% of installers think manufacturers have a role to play in developing skills. The customer research took place ahead of National Careers Weeks, which is running from 4th to … [Read more...]
Mayor of Stockport’s Charity Ball to return to Town Hall ballroom
Stockport Town Hall's ballroom will once again host a Charity Ball, organised by the Mayor of Stockport, Cllr Graham Greenhalgh. The ball will take place from 7pm on Friday 5 April 2024 in the Ballroom at Stockport Town Hall, Edward Street, Stockport, SK1 3XE. This year's event will support … [Read more...]
Australian pension fund plans further £8 billion investment in UK by 2030
Australian Super, the country's largest pension fund, is expected to invest an additional £8 billion and take its total investment in the UK to £18 billion by 2030. AustralianSuper currently has around £8 billion already invested in the UK, and holds a further £2.5 billion in UK-listed equities, … [Read more...]
Green Skills Hub opens at Stockport College
A brand-new Green Skills Hub has opened its doors at Stockport College in a bid to tackle the UK’s green skills gap and boost the region’s net zero push. The facility was officially launched by Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and will provide Stockport students with a theoretical … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 149
- 150
- 151
- 152
- 153
- …
- 1331
- Next Page »