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Stockport bus services to be affected by industrial action

The majority of bus services in Stockport will not run for four days as part of industrial action between Friday 11th and Monday 14th August. Over 1,000 drivers at Stagecoach Greater Manchester, which operates the majority of bus services in Stockport and South Manchester, voted in favour of … [Read more...]

Record sales growth for Stockport wholesaler

Stockport headquartered wholesaler, Parfetts, has announced that sales topped £634 million in the last year, up from £607 million in the previous financial year. The increase in like-for-like sales of 4.7% comes after a year of investment into protecting retailer margins through an expanded … [Read more...]

Life Leisure brings summer fun to Hazel Grove primary school

Pupils at St Peter’s Catholic Primary School in Hazel Grove have been enjoying some exclusive holiday camps thanks to a scheme by Life Leisure. The activity sessions, which are run by Life Leisure’s Active Communities team, have been organised to provide children with activities and care … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester investment in local economy tops £1 billion

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) has announced that its investment funds have delivered over £1 billion of funding to support the city-region's local economy. Greater Manchester’s investment funds have so far made £1.2 billion of investments, with the figure continuing to rise through … [Read more...]

Mirrlees Fields housing plans taken to appeal

Stockport Council's decision to deny planning consent to over 200 new homes at Mirrlees Fields in Hazel Grove is being taken to appeal. The 53-acre site is owned by engineering firm, MAN Energy Solutions, which has its UK headquarters next to the land. The business proposed plans in late 2020 to … [Read more...]

Azets’ digital accountancy brand launches recruitment drive

Professional services group, Azets, has announced the launch of a recruitment drive for its digital accountancy brand, Gorilla Accounting. The international outsourcing, compliance, and advisory group acquired Bolton-based Gorilla Accounting earlier this year; the digital accountancy firm … [Read more...]

TfGM business travel survey ends this Friday

Businesses in Stockport have until 11th August to share their views on the public transport network before Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) closes its Business Travel Survey. The survey aims to understand how businesses feel about the current public transport and active travel network in … [Read more...]

HMRC updates late payment interest rates

Following the decision by the Bank of England on 3rd August to increase its base rate, HMRC is advising customers its interest rates on late payments will also rise. HMRC interest rates are set in legislation and linked to the Bank of England base rate. Late payment interest is set at base rate … [Read more...]

Stockport County aims for Runaway success with new Pale Ale

Stockport County have collaborated with local brewery Runaway to create a new Pale Ale, which will be sold exclusively on matchdays in the County Courtyard and at Runaway Brewery. ‘Cheers, Thank You Pale’ is a 4% pale ale offering citrus notes with a clean and refreshing bitterness, delivering a … [Read more...]