The new multi-million pound Life Leisure Brinnington Sports and Leisure Centre has been officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Cllr Sheila Bailey, Stockport Council’s Cabinet for Communities and Housing, alongside local ward councillors and representatives from developer Willmott Dixon … [Read more...]
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Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund invests £31 million in first year
The Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF) has invested £31 million in 207 Northern-based SMEs during the first 12 months of operation, as the Fund continues to provide a boost to the Northern economy. The £400m Fund, which is supported by the European Regional Development Fund, HR Government … [Read more...]
10 for 10 as award winning Stockport agency marks tenth birthday
Platform81, the award winning digital marketing and creative agency, is marking its tenth birthday with 10 for 10, a series of events, community engagement projects and business led activities, including a brand new website, that celebrate the business, its team and its Stockport roots. Founded in … [Read more...]
MAG and Northern Power Women partner to promote gender diversity
As we celebrate International Women's Day, MAG - Manchester Airports Group - and the Northern Power Women campaign have announced a new partnership to drive gender equality in and from the North. The two organisations will collaborate on a range of activities and campaigns that will promote women … [Read more...]
Stockport solicitor warns care sector staffing crisis is impacting the region
Following a report from the National Audit Office (NAO), a Stockport solicitor is warning that the care sector faces a staffing crisis as an ageing population increases demand, impacting on the region. It’s believed a combination of low wages, staff being undervalued and poor career progression … [Read more...]
Ground-breaking new homes in Stockport town centre
New homes in Stockport are continuing the transformation of Stockport town centre as part of Stockport Council’s £1bn investment programme across the town. Your Housing Group and Greater Manchester-based contractor Bardsley Construction have started work on a new £9.4m housing development creating … [Read more...]
Returnships: how older workers are redefining the rules of employment
Employment of older workers - those over the age of 50 - has grown significantly in the past few decades, with an increase of 14.2 per cent from 1985 to 2015. The number of those aged over 65 in full-time work doubled in the same period, as more people choose to work later in life. Many employers, … [Read more...]
John Delany Motors celebrate the value of Apprenticeships
Stockport based John Delany Motors believe that working with apprentices is a productive way for us to develop a motivated and skilled workforce. Brittany Delany, managing director of John Delany Motors, said apprenticeships allow hands-on experience for students who are looking to further their … [Read more...]
Year end tax planning and financial updates
Hallidays latest Newswire contains information of the latest business and tax issues including year end tax planning. This month highlights how a BBC journalist, paid via a personal service company, could be liable for amounts of tax and NIC of around £420,000 before offset of corporation tax, … [Read more...]
Dutch Uncles guitarist behind Make Smoking History campaign
A Stockport musician from the band Dutch Uncles is to be the face of a new campaign to Make Smoking History across Greater Manchester. Residents from Stockport are being given the chance to play their part in making history, as Greater Manchester bids to be the first place in the world to Make … [Read more...]
Stockport Wedding Fayre ties the knot for success
Hundreds of couples descended on Stockport Wedding Fayre last Sunday for the first-ever-in-house Wedding Fayre at Stockport Town Hall. Hosted by Stockport Events, Stockport Council’s new team that look after venues of distinction across the borough, the Fayre saw over 500 visitors come to plan … [Read more...]
Stockport County offers Easter Half-Term Soccer School
The Stockport County Easter Half-Term Soccer School, run by the Community Foundation is open for bookings now! Stockport County Easter half-term Soccer School is a great way for children to stay active whilst having fun during the Easter Half-Term. The Half-Term Soccer School includes the … [Read more...]
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