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Crowds flock to Stockport Classic Car Show

Over 3,000 motoring enthusiasts, families and visitors flocked to Stockport Market Place on a sunny Sunday to enjoy this year’s Classic Vehicle Show. Showcasing over 50 classic cars from an Austin Seven to a Chevrolet Bel Air, as well as vintage motorcycles, the car show was a great day out for … [Read more...]

Stockport Champion finalist in National Apprentice Awards

A Stockport Council employee has reached the final of the National Apprenticeship Awards. Alison Cresswell, Head of Participation and Education Services, is one of only two people in the North West to reach the regional finals in the category of “Apprentice Champion of the Year”. Alison was … [Read more...]

August Bank Holiday in Stockport

As the last bank holiday of the year approaches, there are many activities taking place over August bank holiday in Stockport. Here are some of the events taking place over August Bank Holiday in Stockport and around the borough which may be of interest to you and your family. • Foodie … [Read more...]

Fire risk assessments are non-negotiable

Fire risk assessments should be carried out every year as a minimum and should be a non-negotiable task when conducting a check of Health & Safety Procedures.   But, it is also essential to carry out a further assessment following any changes affecting the premises. Not just structural … [Read more...]

Developers move in on St Thomas Hospital in Stockport

Work has begun on a £6.5m scheme to develop housing on the site of the former St Thomas hospital in  Stockport. North West based Seddon is constructing 59 properties for the Viaduct Housing Partnership of Stockport Council and Stockport Homes at the disused site of St Thomas Hospital in … [Read more...]

Partners in plans for Stockport Transport Interchange

Engineering consultants WSP have been appointed by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) and Stockport Council to draw up plans for the £41m Stockport Transport Interchange. The scheme involves redevelopment of the town’s existing bus station at Daw Bank, between the rail viaduct and the … [Read more...]

Grassroots to host Business Briefing Seminar

Grassroots Recruitment are organising a Business Briefing seminar in partnership with Citation, HR and Employment Law specialists, on Thursday 7th September 2017. It is the first HR Business Briefing Event which will focus on upcoming recruitment trends to support Stockport employers in … [Read more...]

Damar rate Lewis Hamilton as a star performer

Stockport based Damar Training has awarded Lewis Hamilton, who roared home to complete his level 2 apprenticeship in business administration 6 months early. Lewis Hamilton, yes there are at least two, an apprentice at Stuarts Property Services had been selected from over 1500 apprentices … [Read more...]

8 million employees signed up to Auto Enrolment

The Pensions Regulator has reported over 8 million employees are now saving for retirement in a workplace pension due to auto enrolment. Here's whats happening next...  NEXT STAGING DATE IS FOR 'NEW EMPLOYERS' The next staging is for ‘new employers’ – who implemented a PAYE scheme anytime from 1 … [Read more...]

Lookers invests £1m in Stockport Skoda dealership

NATIONAL motor retailer Lookers has built upon its close relationship with Skoda with the opening of its newest luxury Stockport Skoda dealership. The launch of the new Lookers Stockport Skoda dealership in St. Mary’s Way represents an investment of more than £1 million and features a new car … [Read more...]

Greater Manchester Spatial Framework – next steps

The second draft of the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF) will aim to make the most of Greater Manchester’s brownfield sites and reduce the impact on greenbelt. A timeframe for the development and publication of the second draft has been discussed between the Mayor of Greater Manchester, … [Read more...]

KFC creates 50 finger lickin’ jobs at Manchester Airport

KFC has joined the jet set and chosen Manchester to open its first UK airport restaurant. KFC and HMSHost International, a world leader in operating food and beverage concessions in airports, opened its very first airport restaurant – and is now serving up delicious finger lickin’ chicken in the … [Read more...]