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Aqua Design promotes Made in Stockport

Stockport creative agency Aqua Design Group is promoting Made in Stockport, a badge that would be available for businesses across the town to digitally download and stickers to put on products.  There is much industrial and creative output happening across the town in the form of small … [Read more...]

Hammond Answers Calls for Reform on Business Rates in 2017 Budget

In yesterday’s 2017 budget, Phillip Hammond made a series of pledges that in one fell swoop, answered all the calls for business rates reform that businesses and stakeholders have been asking for for years. From 2022, three-year property revaluations will be introduced, instead of the current five … [Read more...]

November budget a boost for first-time buyers

The chancellor delivered his first November budget in a buoyant mood although there was little to get excited about and nothing that was going to seriously upset the status quo!   In an attempt to stimulate the housing market and help buyers to get on the first rung of the property market, stamp … [Read more...]

Together helps raise thousands for a Manchester youth charity

Graduate trainees from Cheadle-based specialist lender Together joined hundreds of guests to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Manchester Ball in support of The Factory Youth Zone, at a spectacular event which raised over £30,000. The Factory Youth Zone in Harpurhey provides sport and creative … [Read more...]

Grassroots examines skills gap in Stockport

Stockport is home to a highly educated, skilled and professional workforce with over a third of residents qualified to degree level or equivalent. There is a growing skills economy for local employers to take advantage of but, with increasing demand from expanding SMEs and larger organisations … [Read more...]

Woodbank Nominated for TWO Greater Manchester Business Awards!

Woodbank has been shortlisted for Customer Service Excellence Award in Greater Manchester Business Awards 2018. Founding Director Janet Bowden is in the running for Best Business Person. Woodbank Office Solutions is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of Konica Minolta and KYOCERA Document … [Read more...]

musicMagpie steals a win at What Mobile Awards

Site musicMagpie.co.uk is celebrating after having won ‘Best Mobile Phone Recycling Service’ at this year’s What Mobile Awards for a second year in a row. The site, which gives customers cash for unwanted phones such as the iPhone and Samsung Galaxy amongst others, was awarded the accolade after … [Read more...]

New tenant announced for Stockport Market Produce Hall

Stockport Council have appointed restaurateur Steve Pilling as the preferred tenant for Stockport Market Produce Hall and 28/29 Market Place.  Following a rigorous selection process, Mr Pilling was announced as the preferred anchor tenant to help transform the area into a must-visit destination … [Read more...]

S&P Global upgrades Together to BB-

Leading specialist lender, Together, is pleased to announce that S&P Global (‘S&P’) has upgraded the Group’s credit rating from ‘B+’ to 'BB-'; outlook stable, reflecting the progress Together has made over the last 12 months. S&P has also upgraded Together’s intermediate holding company, … [Read more...]

Double success for Stockport Homes

Stockport Homes has been shortlisted in two categories, in the prestigious Greater Manchester Business Awards 2018. The Awards recognise successful and innovative businesses across the region. Stockport Homes has been shortlisted in the following categories Corporate Social Responsibility … [Read more...]

Stockport College Students Grill Councillors

Stockport College hosted its inaugural Question Time last week, which saw councillors from Stockport Council quizzed by students, as part of Parliament Week 2017. Co-ordinated by Stockport councillor Dean Fitzpatrick, the Executive Councillor for Education at the council, and Stockport College’s … [Read more...]

Meet Bruce Parry at Light Cinema Stockport

Meet award-winning documentarian and author Bruce Parry, at Light Cinema Stockport at Redrock this Friday Film-goers will get the chance to meet BAFTA award-winning documentarian and author Bruce Parry, at Light Cinema Stockport at Redrock on Friday 24 November. Best known for his BBC … [Read more...]