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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...]

Cycling tour to return to Stockport

Sixteen of the world's leading cycling teams will sprint through the borough when the Tour of Britain passes through Stockport in September. Tour de France champions Jumbo – Visma, and home fan favourites INEOS Grenadiers are among those set to pass through Woodford, Bramhall, Marple and Hazel … [Read more...]

Wilko set to enter administration

Household goods retailer, Wilko, is set to be enter into administration putting over 12,000 jobs and 400 stores, including at Stockport Retail Park, at risk. The East Midlands-based chain was founded in Leicester in 1930 as Wilkinson Cash Stores, rebranding to Wilko in 2012. The brand was among … [Read more...]

Stockport Homes Group bids farewell to three Board Members

Stockport Homes Group wished a fond farewell to three of its long standing Board Members: Christine Woolridge, Jo Hague and Robin Burman. Christine and Jo have both been long-serving Customer Board Members, joining the board in 2014 with a history of involvement with Stockport Homes Group before … [Read more...]