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Reservoir safety warning from Stockport Council this Summer

As temperatures begin to rise it can be tempting to cool yourself off by any means possible. Ice creams, water fights, a dip in your local reservoir? A third of people in the North West admit they would consider swimming in a reservoir to cool down, a new research by United Utilities has … [Read more...]

Manchester Entrepreneurs discuss mental health

A group of Manchester Entrepreneurs are getting together to open up on mental health. The trio, based at NatWest’s Entrepreneurial Spark, are hosting a free workshop on 17th July. The workshop will look to help individuals who may be experiencing stress or anxiety in the workplace or at home, by … [Read more...]

Community Hero Awards to recognise Stockport citizens

Calling all heroes! Whether they're an individual or a group who are promoting a positive image of Stockport or a young person who tirelessly raises money for charity, do you know a local hero? Stockport Council would like to say thank you to the borough's extraordinary citizens and will be … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Christian Iddon left on the sidelines again

After coming off his bike during Free Practice at Knockhill, Scotland, Stockport's Christian Iddon left on the sidelines again under the advice of British Superbike Championship's medical team.  The TYCO BMW rider's injury which was sustained at Knockhill two weeks ago, left him no chance of … [Read more...]

The Big Bramhall Tea Party is a hit 4th year running

This time last week, local businesses and residents gathered together to hold the Big Bramhall Tea Party, organised by I Love Bramhall. The event was organised for senior citizens and has now been an annual occurrence for the last four years. Local Stockport businesses from the area sponsored the … [Read more...]

The importance of understanding terrorism insurance

Eight people were killed with a further 48 injured on the night of the 3rd of June when a white Renault van rammed into pedestrians on London Bridge. Three men then jumped from their vehicle and went on a murderous rampage before they were finally gunned down by police near the Wheatsheaf pub in … [Read more...]

Is there an entrepreneurial gender gap?

There has been a recent surge in female business start-ups, however, men are still twice as likely to go into business than women, is the gender gap narrowing? A study by Aston University and the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) has found that between 2003-6 and 2013-16, the amount of women … [Read more...]

Together appoints new head of national accounts

With a financial services career spanning more than three decades, John Truswell, who joins from Capital Home Loans, brings extensive experience to the role of head of national accounts for Together. Award winning specialist lender Together was established in 1974 and works with niche markets … [Read more...]

Affordable housing for the residents of Stockport

Stockport Homes Group have become industry recognised for providing outstanding services to customers with their pursuit of affordable housing for Stockport residents. Using their innovative approach to commercial growth and entrepreneurial culture, they have progressed into the success of today … [Read more...]

Gander scheme makes new appointment

The Gander programme has announced Stephen Dootson as their new co-ordinator, taking up the reins from Andrew Deighton, who is standing aside. Stephen is well known across the Stockport business community, through his career at Hughes Safety showers, his connection with NK Theatre Arts and his work … [Read more...]

New ideas invited for Stockport Market Place

Stockport Council are putting plans in place to ensure that Stockport Market Place has a bright future and to become the most popular place to visit in the region. To achieve this vision, the Council will be attracting exciting new businesses into the historic and widely acclaimed Market Place that … [Read more...]

UK Employment reaches new record high

UK Employment Statistics released today show the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.5% – the lowest level since 1975. An increase in the number of people now in full time work has driven the record figures, with the overall number of people in work at the highest level since records began in … [Read more...]