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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...]

Manchester Airport sign in to Weibo and WeChat

Manchester Airport has signed in to popular Chinese media channels Weibo and WeChat to talk to passengers flying on its direct route from Beijing.   Manchester Airport’s new direct flight to Beijing with Hainan Airlines has already attracted almost 40,000 passengers since launching in June. Many of … [Read more...]

Midshire shortlisted in UK Corporate Excellence Awards

Office technology sales and service provider Midshire has been nominated in the UK Corporate Excellence Awards 2016. The UK Corporate Excellence Awards recognise firms that have achieved business excellence. Shortlisted companies are meticulously researched before being scrutinised by a panel … [Read more...]

Free Access to Finance drop-in sessions at SBIC

Access to Finance are offering free expert advice for businesses looking for funds to grow their business. The free Access to finance drop-in sessions, each lasting 45 minutes, are taking place on Monday 28th November at Stockport Business & Innovation Centre. The A2F service is aimed at SMEs … [Read more...]

Drone Technology big plus for facilities managers

Drone Technology is proving to be a big benefit for facilities managers, building surveyors, tenants and owners in maintaining both commercial and residential properties. Drones have recently become something of a ‘buzz’ hobby. The small, unmanned remote controlled flying machines have become a … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Foodie Friday eats up award success

Stockport’s Foodie Friday has been recognised as the Best Food and Drink Pop Up Event, Club or Project in the region by the prestigious Manchester Food and Drink Festival.  Sponsored by Orbit Developments and Robinsons Brewery, Stockport's Foodie Friday beat off competition from … [Read more...]

Norwegian adds new Canary Island routes from Manchester

Airline Norwegian is launching its busiest ever winter with brand new flights from Manchester to Gran Canaria and Tenerife this week. Sun-seekers have the perfect excuse for a winter getaway with fares available to the Canary Islands from £39.90. Norwegian’s inaugural flight to Gran Canaria … [Read more...]

Royal connections for Aqua’s #QueenOf and #KingOf

A dedicated social media group for winners of the #QueenOf and #KingOf campaigns has led to one member taking part in the Duke of York's 'Pitch@Palace' event. Since the Summer of 2012, Stockport creative Dylan Moore and his business Aqua Design Group has been running competitions on Twitter to … [Read more...]

2017 Vernon charity calendar celebrates Stockport’s finest

The 2017 Vernon charity calendar, created by Stockport's own local building society,  features a combination of photography and art to celebrate Stockport's finest landmarks. Nine stunning photographs of the Stockport area by local photographers and four landscape artworks by the Society’s younger … [Read more...]