Business support and licensing news
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28 November 2011
Manchester taxi drivers aim to be the best
Hundreds of Manchester taxi drivers have now gained a qualification aiming to boost their customer care skills.
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25 August 2011
Council announces support package for riot-hit businesses
Manchester City Council is writing to businesses affected by the Tuesday 9 August riots outlining a raft of support available to them.
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17 August 2011
Free parking and transport - more reasons to love Manchester
People wanting to show their love for Manchester will be able to benefit from free parking and travel in the days ahead.
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12 August 2011
Council welcomes support for riot-hit Manchester businesses
After discussions with Manchester and other English cities affected by disturbances, the Government announced yesterday a £20 million High Street Support Scheme.
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21 March 2011
Levenshulme means business
Levenshulme Means Business Week, 21-27 March, is set to draw attention to the wide range of independent shops available in the area while offering local entrepreneurs help to develop their businesses.
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25 January 2011
Construction firms appointed to the third NW Construction Hub Framework
Issued on behalf of the North West Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (NWIEP)
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14 December 2010
Manchester takes the lead among European 'Smart Cities'
Manchester has been chosen to lead a £2 million Europe-wide ‘Smart Cities’ internet initiative.
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20 September 2010
Three new companies move in as Sharp Project confirms Phase 2 is fully let
Three new tenants, Barefoot VFX, HG Films and Sizzle Media have moved into Phase 2 of the Sharp Project, joining 20 other companies based in converted shipping containers.
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10 September 2010
Manchester Markets launch in Chorlton
Manchester Markets are bringing their Street Markets to Chorlton starting this month.
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3 August 2010
Discover the unexpected at Manchester’s Arts and Crafts Market
St Ann’s Square will be awash with colourful creations from across the globe between 6 and 15 August as part of Manchester’s annual Arts and Crafts Fair.
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16 July 2010
Fairtrade detectives track down ethical firms
Volunteer 'detectives' are to visit businesses across Manchester to help the city’s residents know where they can buy Fairtrade products.
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26 May 2010
Companies ship in to containers at the Sharp Project
New East Manchester is welcoming its first tenants to the Sharp Project in Newton Heath, east Manchester.
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8 February 2010
Wythenshawe Wide Web training for small businesses
Small businesses in Wythenshawe are about to be helped to raise their profile on the internet thanks to a series of free workshops at the Forum Library, starting this week.
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1 October 2009
Finest food at Manchester Markets
Manchester Fine Food Market is back in St Ann’s Square, tempting shoppers, workers and visitors with a wide-ranging and sumptuous menu, straight from farms and restaurants throughout the local region.
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5 August 2009
Around the world in 50 stalls at Arts and Crafts Market
Shoppers have the chance to see and buy goods from all over the world as well as locally-made original designs at the popular Arts & Crafts Market in St Ann’s Square, Manchester.
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6 July 2009
Timebank initiative expands
Marketing, PR and IT firms are adding their expertise to the pioneering Timebank initiative designed to help Manchester businesses successfully navigate the recession.
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21 April 2009
New East Manchester offers recession advice
New East Manchester and Jobcentre Plus are holding a business breakfast on Tuesday 28 April for east Manchester businesses to offer advice on coping in the current economic climate.
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22 December 2008
Manchester City Council welcomes the Co-operative Group’s city centre HQ announcement
Manchester City Council welcomes today’s announcement by the Co-operative Group that they will locate its new headquarters in Manchester city centre.
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9 December 2008
Northenden Food Market Christmas Fayre
Northenden Food Market is holding a special Christmas market on Saturday 20 December 2008 so locals can stock up on some last minute festive treats and luxury essentials.
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18 November 2008
Free website workshops at East City Library
Manchester City Council is offering a series of free practical workshops in developing an online business, which will run for five weeks at East City Library from Tuesday 18 November.
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18 November 2008
Happy Birthday as Christmas Markets reach a decade
Manchester Christmas Markets are about to celebrate ten years and actor John Thomson will help kick off the birthday party when they open on Tuesday 18 November.
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9 October 2008
The perfect ten for farmers and producers
With fresh local produce back on the menu for many families, it’s no wonder that Manchester’s Farmers and Producers Market is as popular as ever.
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14 August 2008
Council Leader blasts 2p business tax proposal
The Leader of Manchester City Council, Sir Richard Leese has warned that calls for an increase of up to £600m in business rates could ‘undermine efforts to secure vital investment in the city region.'
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11 July 2008
State of the City report
The second edition of a ground-breaking analysis examining the progress Manchester is making towards its key goals is published today, Friday 11 July.
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4 June 2008
Top prize for anti-disruption drive
A pioneering initiative ensuring that Manchester’s business and volunteer community continues to deliver essential services whatever the disruption has been recognised with a national industry award.
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20 May 2008
Fake goods worth approximately £1million seized
A raid by Manchester City Council's Trading Standards officers has netted a total of approximately £1 million worth of fake designer handbags, jewellery and shoes.
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6 March 2008
Markets’ £42 million Christmas bonus for city
The hugely-popular Christmas Markets in Manchester brought a massive £42.6 million worth of business to the city last year, according to new figures announced today.
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5 March 2008
New agency established to unlock Manchester’s economic potential
A new development agency for Manchester called Manchester City South Partnership has been set up to drive the knowledge economy and create 34,000 jobs for an area immediately south of the city centre.
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27 February 2008
Northenden Food Market set to continue
Following the hugely successful launch of the monthly specialist market in Northenden, Manchester City Council has today announced that the market will be made permanent.
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3 January 2008
Tips for web-selling success
Would-be online entrepreneurs can pick up crucial tips about selling on the web with a free four-week course.
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27 November 2007
Dragons’ Den entrepreneur speaks at free awards evening
Rachel Elnaugh, an original ‘Dragon’ in BBC TV’s Dragons’ Den and now one of Britain’s highest profile female entrepreneurs, will be guest speaker at an awards evening for east Manchester businesses.
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14 November 2007
Five companies shortlisted for £10k prize
Five local companies have made the shortlist in a major competition called EnterPrize aimed at new businesses in east Manchester.
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12 November 2007
Manchester's Christmas Markets are the shopping destination
Manchester is already looking forward to one of the highlights of the city centre’s event calendar, the Christmas Markets.
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7 November 2007
City leaders gather for Core Cities Summit
The country’s eight major cities will join Government ministers, leading politicians and key figures from the academic and business community in this year’s big city debate.
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25 October 2007
Northenden Market reaps rewards
The new farmers’ and producers’ market in Northenden will be returning for the second time on Saturday November 3 with a visit from the Lord Mayor.
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24 October 2007
Christmas Markets open 15 November
Manchester is already looking forward to one of the highlights of the city centre’s event calendar, the Christmas Markets.
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19 October 2007
Longsight market to open Sundays
Longsight Market will open on Sundays from 10am to 4pm from 28 October.
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9 October 2007
Cities unite to encourage enterprise
Manchester and Salford have launched a joint board to promote enterprise in the two cities.
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3 October 2007
Chand Raat Market celebrates Eid
In celebration of the Muslim festival Eid-ul-Fitr, Manchester Markets will be welcoming back the sensational Chand Raat to Longsight.
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28 September 2007
Fine Food Market gives a taste of the region
Rick Stein’s food heroes will be taking part in the Manchester Fine Food Market in St Ann’s Square from October 3 to 14.
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19 September 2007
New Food Market for Northenden
Traders will be setting up stalls filled with quality produce in Northenden as a new trial market opens on Palatine Road.
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6 September 2007
Manchester - The State of the City
Manchester has commisioned a ground-breaking analysis into the state of our city and everyone who lives here.
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3 September 2007
Counterfeit cigarettes
Almost a quarter of a million counterfeit cigarettes containing excessive levels of dangerous chemicals have been seized in just six months in Manchester it was revealed today.
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17 August 2007
Search is on for east Manchester’s EnterPrize business of the year
New East Manchester has announced a major competition called EnterPrize aimed at new businesses in east Manchester.
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14 August 2007
Licensing restrictions imposed on A-fe-we bar in Hulme
Manchester City Council, with support from Greater Manchester Police, has imposed licensing restrictions on A-fe-w bar in Hulme following a premises licence review hearing, after complaints of noise.
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14 August 2007
Manchester City Council seeks views on revised licensing policy
Manchester City Council is seeking the public's views on its revised draft licensing policy covering pubs, clubs, off licences and other outlets.
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31 July 2007
Unique concept for business start-ups heralded a success
Just eighteen months on from opening its doors, One Central Park (OCP) in east Manchester is already showing signs of success.
