A number of major retailers have announced strong sales figures, particularly in physical stores, over the Christmas period. Tesco, Sainsbury's and Marks and Spencer have all revealed strong trading for groceries in the run-up to Christmas. Tesco, the UK's largest retailer, shared that it saw … [Read more...]
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Consultation launches on increase to police precept component of Council Tax
A public consultation has launched on increasing the police precept paid out of council tax to fund Greater Manchester Police (GMP). The consultation proposes using the additional funding collected from residents to set up dedicated Neighbourhood Crime Teams in each district across Greater … [Read more...]
Four nominations for Stockport Council at iNetwork Innovation Awards
Four projects have seen Stockport Council and its partners nominated at the iNetwork Innovation Awards for improving how public services are delivered to residents. The Innovation Awards were established in 2014 to celebrate the projects and teams that have delivered transformation and excellence … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester launches ‘10 for 10’ campaign to get residents more active
Greater Manchester residents are being encouraged to do 10 minutes of walking, cycling or other physical activity everyday for 10 weeks as part of a new active travel campaign. Backed by Active Travel Commissioner, Dame Sarah Storey, the 10 for 10 campaign aims to get people moving over the … [Read more...]
Government unveils new Energy Bills Discount Scheme for businesses
The government has confirmed its new Energy Bills Discount Scheme due to come into effect to support non-domestic energy customers when the current scheme ends at the end of March 2023. The new scheme will provide support for an additional year through to 31st March 2024, discounting high energy … [Read more...]
Levelling Up Home Building Fund opens to SME housebuilders
The government's Levelling Up Home Building Fund has opened to improve access to finance for SME housebuilders, offering development loans from £250,000. The scheme has the dual aim of helping to ensure more homes are built in all parts of England to meet the nation's housing needs, while also … [Read more...]
Walmart deal sees musicMagpie shares up 17%
musicMagpie shares rose 17% in value after its announcement of a new partnership with American retail giant, Walmart. Investors have reacted positively to the news that musicMagpie is set to expand its market penetration in the USA with the launch of the new channel. The partnership, which … [Read more...]
Successful funding bid for Stockport’s Supported Housing Improvement Programme
Stockport Council has been successful in its bid for funding to develop a Supported Housing Improvement Programme. Stockport was one of just 26 Local Authorities nationwide and the only one in Greater Manchester to receive the funding and in the first year will receive £137,603, with a further 12 … [Read more...]
Expert Opinion: Hallidays explain how the Rise programme can help your business grow
Ahead of the relaunch of their upcoming seminar series, Stockport accountants and business advisors, Hallidays, part of the Xeinadin Group, explain how the group's Rise programme can help you gain a big business advantage. In business, ‘Growth’ is an easy word to bandy around, but few … [Read more...]
Platform81 on time to deliver new website for Fairhurst Buckley
Stockport’s largest firm of Chartered Surveyors and providers of commercial property services are kicking off the new year with a new digital platform as they prepare for new opportunities and business growth in 2023. Fairhurst Buckley, formed in March 2020 as the result of a merger between two … [Read more...]
SMEs forecasting 10% growth in profits in 2023, finds HSBC
Research by high street bank, HSBC, has revealed that UK SMEs are forecasting increases in profits and revenues in 2023 despite economic woes. Amid the threat of a recession, more than one in three business owners (38%) are forecasting a 10% jump in profits, rising to two-thirds (67%) for the … [Read more...]
Work set to begin on Underbanks regeneration schemes
Developers, Hall & Co, are set to begin work in early 2023 on the regeneration of four disused buildings in Stockport town centre's Underbanks. Plans were given approval late in 2021 to convert found disused properties into a mixture of apartments, affordable homes and ground floor retail … [Read more...]
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