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Workplace pension v Lifetime ISA

There is considerable media coverage at the moment focusing on Auto Enrolment and the new Lifetime ISA (LISA) which is scheduled to commence April 2017. The main concern is centring on the impact LISA’s will have on future pension savings and their potential to derail Auto Enrolments … [Read more...]

High tech reception for Fred Perry House

Innova Design Solutions has completed a brief to deliver a brand new, interactive reception as part of a project to modernise Stockport Council’s Fred Perry House in the heart of the borough. In a job spanning everything from concept and design to installation, Innova worked closely with … [Read more...]

Midshire staff put their best feet forward for fitness

Staff at office technology provider Midshire have walked almost eight million steps as part of a Life Leisure fitness drive. The ActiLIFE programme uses a combination of technology and coaching to help participants who are not as active as they would like to be in taking positive steps to achieve … [Read more...]

Together Trust supports Foster Care Fortnight

North West charity, the Together Trust, is supporting this year’s Foster Care Fortnight (16th - 29th May), the UK’s biggest foster care awareness campaign. Led by The Fostering Network, the two week campaign showcases the commitment, passion and dedication of foster carers. The Together … [Read more...]

Health and care technology provider celebrates first year

Health and care technology provider telmenow.com has celebrated its first year anniversary by moving to new offices and by taking on new members of staff. The firm has tripled its headcount and moved to the Stockport Business and Innovation Centre in Reddish. It has also increased its monthly … [Read more...]

Great insight for local students

A number of Marketing Stockport members have recently supported the Gander programme in Stockport, which is helping local students gain insight and experience of the local commercial landscape. Stuart Bradley from Trust supported a student from Cheadle & Marple College, by  providing a week … [Read more...]

Stockport accountants shortlisted for award

Stockport-based chartered accountancy practice Clarke Nicklin has been shortlisted at the 2016 Skills for Business Awards. Stockport is living up to its reputation in developing young talent as chartered accountancy practice Clarke Nicklin is shortlisted at the 2016 Skills for Business … [Read more...]

How not to get a suntan in the Canaries

Answer; Spend all your time in a ship’s engine room! Last month, staff at MAN Diesel & Turbo’s UK Ltd’s (MDT-UK) Headquarters in Hazel Grove were contacted by a customer on the Canary Islands concerning a problem with an engine on one of their high speed crafts on the busy Tenerife to Gran … [Read more...]

New council leader to scrap Stockport Market plans

The Stockport Express is reporting that the new Labour-controlled Stockport Council will scrap plans for Stockport Market. The paper says new council leader Alex Ganotis will 'go back to the drawing board' and consult with traders and shoppers. Before the local elections there had been plans … [Read more...]

Great event aims to inspire primary school children

Stockport College is supporting a local company's unique school event, aimed at teaching primary school children about apprenticeships.   Organised by Stockport based Great Grounds, the day will include a range of trades, the equipment that trades people use, and how it all links back to what the … [Read more...]

Mike Jackson at the helm of HURST’s Business Services team

Accountancy firm HURST has appointed partner Mike Jackson to succeed Andrew Milnes as head of its business services team. Andrew, who joined HURST in 1990, has headed the team for 15 years. He will stay on at HURST in a consultancy role. The business services team provides advisory, audit and … [Read more...]

C&C Insurance Brokers to sponsor Sale Sharks Golf Day

Regular Sale Sharks sponsor, Stockport based C&C Insurance Brokers, are once again headline sponsors at the club's annual corporate golf day.   The event, taking place at The Tytherington Club on Wednesday 29th June, is open to payers who will have the opportunity to join some of the North … [Read more...]