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Stockport Councillors celebrate Paralympians’ success in Rio

Stockport Councillors celebrated two of the town's winning Paralympians at an event at the Town Hall. Local Olympic medal winning Paralympians Carly Tait and Andy Small's amazing achievements were praised when they both attended a celebration reception at Stockport Town Hall.  As well as … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Redrock signs up apprentices

Four young people are reaping the benefits of Stockport's Redrock development having been chosen to join the Wates Construction team as the first apprentices on the project. The appointments form part of Wates’ pledge to ensure that training and employment opportunities are created for Stockport’s … [Read more...]

SAS Daniels Listed in The Lawyer UK 200, 2016

SAS Daniels’ law firm has been ranked in The Lawyer UK 200 Independents list (firms with a turnover between £8.5m and £22.1m) amongst only 9 other North West firms. It is the only commercial solicitors to be based exclusively in Cheshire to make the list in 2016, following the firms’ impressive … [Read more...]

What happens when ground leases expire?

An active management issue that will become more and more prevalent in the coming years is the issue of ground leases, granted by local authorities in the 60s, for terms of 99 years or more. Such investments are often held by landlords and then sub-let out to tenants to be retained as a … [Read more...]

Robinsons new look Dog and Partridge in Great Moor

The Dog and Partridge in Great Moor, Stockport, has reopened following a substantial investment from Robinsons Brewery and Licensee Andy Green. The popular A6 pub was closed for three weeks whilst Robinsons' design and property team transformed the interior to create a modern and welcoming … [Read more...]

Stockport BID gets a YES vote!

Stockport Town Centre’s businesses have shown their support and commitment to the town centre and voted YES in favour of a Business Improvement District - Stockport's BID. The results of the Stockport Town Centre BID Ballot were counted during yesterday evening, Thursday 27th October 2016, which … [Read more...]

IN Accountancy sums up why they are up for a TOM!

IN Accountancy have had a 'surprise' nomination in the Talk of Manchester awards - TOM's - in the category ‘Best accountancy practice’. Being somewhat of a sleuth, managing director Sarah Harkness did a bit of digging to unearth how they had come to be listed as it was not something they had … [Read more...]

Life Leisure to lead Stockport’s activity service

Life Leisure has been awarded the contract to fulfil Stockport’s new ambitious Specialist Physical Activity Service for local residents. The new service will help people with chronic health conditions to get and stay active.   Commissioned by Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, the Specialist … [Read more...]

The Pensions Regulator warns “Don’t ignore Auto Enrolment”

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is warning firms reaching their staging date that they are ill advised to ignore the ‘workplace pension’. Pensions Minister Richard Harrington has commented "Automatic enrolment is a great success. So far, more than 250,000 employers are helping over 6.7 million … [Read more...]

A6 roadworks in High Lane – major delays expected

Major disruption is expected as A6 roadworks in High Lane begin as part of the works for the A6 Manchester Airport Relief Road.  During this time, temporary traffic lights will be in place on the A6 Buxton Road, 24 hours a day from the Thai Fusion restaurant to Wellington Road, High Lane. The … [Read more...]

Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday in Stockport

A number of services and events are taking place on Armistice Day - Friday 11th November - and on Remembrance Sunday in Stockport - 13th November.  On Armistice Day, Friday 11th November, the Council will join the Royal British Legion in observing a two-minute silence.  At precisely 11.00am, the … [Read more...]