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Expert Opinion: Investing to fund education fees

Working out the best way to fund education fees - to pay for a child to be educated privately - can stretch most parents’ and grandparents’ skills with a slide rule to breaking point. Even for those with very high earnings, paying fees that can amount to tens of thousands of pounds per year out of … [Read more...]

Social media brings SEO success for Aqua Design Group!

This is the case for Stockport creative Aqua Design Group, who in October 2011 won Theo Paphitis #SBS (Small Business Sunday) and initiative set-up by the former BBC Dragons’ Den investor and multiple business owner to showcase small businesses. They then went on to win Jacqueline Gold #MOM (Men on … [Read more...]

Budget delivers additional £37m for Northern Powerhouse Rail

In the last budget before Brexit, Chancellor Philip Hammond awarded an additional £37m of development funding for the Northern Powerhouse Rail, a cross-pennine rail link between northern cities including Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Sheffield and Hull. Although he announced … [Read more...]

GM Mayor responds to Chancellor’s Budget

Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham has responded to the Chancellor's Budget, looking at the impact it will have on the Greater Manchester area.  Responding to the Budget, Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham said there were some positive announces but reiterated the importance, in … [Read more...]

Business Growth Hub host Innovate Stockport

Stockport Council, in partnership with GC Business Growth Hub are hosting Innovate Stockport, an event designed to reveal how innovation can aid business growth. Keeping your business fresh and attractive to your marketplace means investing in innovation - it’s vital to growth.  Innovate … [Read more...]

Dawn Creative shine in new book publication

An internal re-brand at Dawn Creative has landed them a place in the new Palette 08 Iridescent book by Victionary. They feature alongside some world renowned creative studios including Pentagram, Anagrama and Design Ranch. The eighth edition of the Palette series features a variety of work … [Read more...]

C&C headline sponsor at Sale Sharks Golf Day

Stockport based C&C Insurance Brokers were once again the headline sponsors at the annual corporate golf day in partnership with Sale Sharks Rugby Club. The event took place last Monday at The Mere Hotel and Golf Resort. The 18 hole course, hosted 20 teams on what was a beautiful autumn day … [Read more...]

Stockport unveils plans for redevelopment of Merseyway

Stockport Council's Corporate Director for Place has unveiled revised plans that will see Merseyway Shopping Centre at the heart of the regeneration of the town centre.  Although work on the redevelopment plans were originally given approval for go-ahead in December 2017, more significant changes … [Read more...]

Views sought on Stockport Local Assistance Scheme

Stockport Council is encouraging residents to have their say on the proposed removal of the Stockport Local Assistance Scheme (SLAS), as part of the need to bridge a funding gap of £15.9 million in 2019/20. The scheme currently offers support to meet emergency needs, such as when someone has no … [Read more...]

Managing risk at bonfires and firework displays

Managing risk at bonfires and firework displays has to be a key consideration when taking on the responsibility of a group / community event. Hosting a bonfire or fireworks display can provide a lot of fun and be a great spectacle, but if you don’t look out for potential problems you can end up … [Read more...]

£2000 weekly winners for St Ann’s Local Lottery

Local people have the chance of winning £2,000 each week whilst supporting patients from across Greater Manchester, thanks to the St Ann’s Local Lottery. The St Ann's local lottery, which includes a weekly draw, costs just £1 for a ticket with proceeds helping to support the thousands of local … [Read more...]

MEN Reports Congestion is Recruitment Barrier in Manchester

A report published by the Manchester Evening News suggests that heavy traffic, road works and congestion are proving to be a recruitment barrier in Manchester. Created by Charlotte Cox from the MEN, the article said that congestion is so bad, people are turning down £50,000 jobs in Manchester to … [Read more...]