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Register to vote and Celebrate National Democracy Week

Celebrate and get involved with National Democracy Week (2-8 July) by being registered to vote! The inaugural National Democracy Week coincides with the 90th anniversary of the 1928 Equal Franchise Act which gave women the same voting rights as men. This is an opportunity to use all of our … [Read more...]

New £85m Stockport Transport Interchange given green light

Proposals for the £85million pound re-development of the town centre’s bus station to create a new Stockport Transport Interchange, including the creation of a two acre park, have been  given the green light by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA). Funded by Transport for Greater … [Read more...]

Aviation Minister jets in to Manchester Airport

The Aviation Minister, Baroness Sugg, has rounded off Manchester Airport’s 80th birthday celebrations by checking in on the progress of its £1bn Transformation Programme.  The Minister was given a glimpse of the airport’s future by standing inside the first pier that will connect to the new “super … [Read more...]

Bike Business on track thanks to specialist lender Together

A Yorkshire Bike business is on track for success thanks to a £227,000 cash injection from Cheadle based specialist lender Together.  Jon Dean, who owns CycleStreet in Layerthorpe, York, struck the finance deal to repay a current commercial mortgage with a high-street bank – saving him thousands of … [Read more...]

Double Business Award Shortlisting for Stockport Homes Group

Stockport Homes Group has been shortlisted in two categories in the 2018 Stockport Business Awards: ‘Best Not for Profit Organisation’, and for ‘Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility’. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in Stockport on 11 October. The awards celebrate business … [Read more...]

Have a great idea ? Apply to Stockport Local Fund

There’s just one week to go until the £1m Stockport Local Fund is open for applications.  With £1 million available to support local activities and projects, this is a big opportunity. Anyone can apply – funding will range from £200 up to £10,000 per project. If you’ve never done anything like … [Read more...]

Seashell Trust disabled pupils buzzing over Bee in the City!

A giant bee created by children with complex needs from the Seashell Trust in Stockport has buzzed off to join Manchester's art installation, Bee in the City After months of hard work, Seashell Trust’s ‘Shellbee’ will go proudly on display INSIDE Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre, forming part of … [Read more...]

The Stockport Business Awards Shortlist Revealed

Main sponsors and organisers, Clarke Nicklin Chartered Accountants, have reveled the 2018 Stockport Business Awards shortlist. Over 80 Businesses entered the 12 categories this year and  judging took place at Orbit Development’s Highbank House on Thursday 27th June. The judging consisted of … [Read more...]

Shopper Anonymous unveils new look folowing re-brand

The transformation from Shopper Anonymous to insight6 is complete as the customer services experts have unveiled changes to their brand. The comprehensive rebrand aligns the business to ensure it totally represents the full product offer of Customer Experience (CX) tools and support delivered to … [Read more...]

Evidence shows that proposed 75 mile cycling network is needed

New data uncovered by cycling injury specialists Claims.co.uk saw Greater Manchester emerge as the most dangerous region in the UK for cyclists, showing that the new plans for a 75 mile cycling network are needed. Cyclists in Greater Manchester are more likely to be hit by cars than anywhere else … [Read more...]

Seashell Trust appeals on ‘grossly unfair’ planning refusal

Seashell Trust has submitted an appeal against the decision of Stockport Council Planning Committee which earlier this year refused permission for a school and campus transformation on the site at Cheadle Hulme.  The Board of Trustees of Seashell Trust, which provides education and support for … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Choosing the right business transfer agent

Thinking of selling your business? Now you need to choose a business transfer agent to assist and help with the process. But which one? Things to take into consideration before you make your decision: Look for experience Firstly, it is always a good bet to go with a transfer agent with … [Read more...]