Stockport recruitment expert, Caroline Patten from Grassroots Consulting, explains the importance for SME employers in having the right interview processes in place. As an SME employer, recruitment is a challenge at the best of times. You’re balancing business as usual with the need to grow, and … [Read more...]
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Changes to statutory consultees set out in further proposals to speed up planning processes
Further reforms to the planning system have been announced by government as part of proposals to speed up decisions and accelerate the building of new homes. Plans will limit the scope of statutory consultees, and remove a limited number of organisations from being required to comment on planning … [Read more...]
£7 million WorkWell pilot scheme helps Greater Manchester residents stay in work while managing health
Greater Manchester is among the 15 areas to pilot the WorkWell service, which offers support to help people with health issues stay in or return to work. The city-region has been awarded £7 million in government funding to deliver the tailored programme of support through to 31st March 2026. … [Read more...]
Azets advises Lancashire bakery chain as it nears deal to reopen seven shops
Azets, the UK top ten accounting and advisory firm, alongside Brabners Solicitors, has been advising the fourth-generation family bakery, Oddie’s, as it nears a deal to save seven of its shops. The Lancashire-based family business was forced to close its 13 sites in the region after a sale of the … [Read more...]
Stockport County partners with Urban Zoo on new mobile apps and website
Stockport County has announced a new digital partnership with Warrington-based Urban Zoo, a specialist digital agency for sports clubs and organisations. The agreement will see the launch in the coming months of a new website and mobile app for both Apple and Android devices that aims to enhance … [Read more...]
Mayor of Stockport hosts Charity Ball in aid of the borough’s food banks
The Mayor of Stockport, Cllr Suzanne Wyatt, is hosting a Charity Ball in support of Stockport Food Network, which supports food banks throughout the borough. The The Ball will take place in the Ballroom at Stockport Town Hall on Friday 4th April. The evening will include a 3-course meal, along … [Read more...]
Greater Manchester signs Friendship Cities Agreement with Austin, Texas
Greater Manchester leaders have signed a Friendship Cities Agreement with the State Capital of Texas, Austin, during a visit to the city. Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, and Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Austin … [Read more...]
Companies House and HMRC to close joint online filing service
Companies House and HMRC have announced that they will close their joint online filing service on on 31 March 2026. The service, used by businesses to file accounts and Company Tax Returns at the same time with both organisations, will be wound down to align with modern digital standards, … [Read more...]
Traders and residents laud thriving Stockport Market
Traders and local residents have praised Stockport Market in recent articles about the market by the Manchester Evening News and BBC News. The Market Hall is open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and as a testament to its success is currently fully occupied by a range of … [Read more...]
Contactless tap and go payment system to launch on Stockport buses in two weeks
A new campaign has launched to highlight the ease and benefit of contactless tap and go payments, already in use on Metrolink trams, and which will go live on Bee Network buses in Stockport and across Greater Manchester in two weeks’ time. From Sunday 23 March, passengers will be able to use … [Read more...]
Loganair adds Southampton and Exeter flights from Manchester Airport
Regional airline, Loganair, has announced it will add new flights to both Southampton and Exeter from Manchester Airport. The new route to Southampton will operate three times daily from 26th October, with daily flights to Exeter also beginning on the same day. The new routes will also benefit … [Read more...]
Stockport MDC appoints new MD to lead of town centre regeneration
Stockport MDC has announced the appointment of Catherine Chilvers, as its new Managing Director, succeeding Paul Richards who has led the MDC since its establishment in 2019. Chilvers will lead the MDC in delivering its ambitions in Town Centre West and joins as the MDC moves forward with the … [Read more...]
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