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HS2 to support 15,000 jobs by 2020

As the HS2 programme moves to construction, the number of roles supported by the HS2 project is forecast to reach 15,000. A whole generation of engineers, designers, architects and geologists will benefit from the construction of the new high speed railway as the project gears up to support 30,000 … [Read more...]

Millie’s Trust launch Emergency First Aid at Work Courses

Millie’s Trust, who have until now predominantly provided courses around children's first aid treatment, have launched a programme of Emergency First Aid at Work Courses. Millie's Trust have been actively working in the community in Stockport for over 5 years. Due to demand from local … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: should tenants invest in inefficient properties?

Tenants in commercial property are aware that property related overheads form a major part of any company’s outgoings so should tenants leave or continue to invest in inefficient properties? On top of rent, costs such as utility bills, service charges and repair and maintenance payments, many … [Read more...]

Join the networking table at Stockport Business Awards

If you are in need of just one or two tickets, why not join the networking table at Stockport Business Awards and make new friends and contacts? With 400 tickets already allocated, there are just a few remaining for the Stockport Business Community's main awards event of the year and we have … [Read more...]

GM Mayor to speak at pro-manchester economic conference

GM Mayor Andy Burnham is set to share his views and opinions as guest speaker at the pro-manchester Economics Conference next month. Taking place on the 18th October at the Lowry Hotel in Manchester, Andy Burnham will be giving an economic update on the region, reflecting on the projects in … [Read more...]

Stockport businesses set to engage with community projects

In Stockport a small working group has been established to assist Stockport businesses to make better connections between businesses and the community.  Having a transparent social impact policy or CSR engagement policy can have many positive outcomes for businesses including assisting in … [Read more...]

A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road Opening in October

The new £290m A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road is set to be open to traffic in early October providing a vital road link for residents and businesses across Stockport, Manchester and East Cheshire. Stretching from Hazel Grove in the east, to Manchester Airport in the west, the new 10km link road … [Read more...]

Stockport firm WFEL completes £53m Australian Army project

Stockport based WFEL, a world leader in tactical military bridge systems, has completed a £53m contract to supply the Australian Army with vital logistics equipment. The bridges will be used in combat situations providing rapidly-deployable temporary infrastructure ensuring vital equipment and … [Read more...]

Applications open for GMP Key Police Panel

Five people are needed for roles on the GMP Key Police panel which oversees the use of resources available to the Mayor and Chief Constable for Policing in Greater Manchester. The Greater Manchester Joint Police Audit Panel is a group which oversees the management of the £500m police budget, … [Read more...]

Life Leisure new sponsor at Stockport Business Awards 2018

Life Leisure, winners of the Employer of the Year award at the 2016 Stockport Business Awards, will be sponsoring the category at this year's awards. The Stockport Business Awards, organised and founded by Chartered Accountants Clarke Nicklin, has the support of new sponsor Life Leisure this … [Read more...]

Cast your vote in Vernon Building Society Community Awards

A total of 14 community organisations and charities in Stockport need your votes to benefit from a share of £10,000 from the Vernon Building Society Community Awards. A panel reviewed 53 applications and shortlisted the final organisations that they felt would make the most positive impact on the … [Read more...]