Category: North West Business

News, posts and releases on North West Business in England.

Lancashire businesses recognised for safe trade

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PLUMBERS, electricians, builders, gardeners and handymen are among the latest companies to receive certificates for giving their customers a fair deal.  The companies are members of Lancashire County Council’s Safe Trader Scheme. Established in October 2009 by the county council and Help Direct, the scheme helps people in Lancashire to find out whether a trader will …

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Blackpool Introduce Tradesman Parking Permit

Blackpool Council is introducing a new Tradesman’s Parking Permit designed to help small businesses. From the one man band window cleaner on his rounds to couriers going from one drop off to the next, there is often a need for workers to make regular stops around town. But often this can make parking tough with …

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Manchester Launches SNAP: Matching and Learning Service

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Local businesses, schools, colleges and employment support agencies are urged to sign up to a free matching service, which will help them to forge lasting, mutually beneficial partnerships with other agencies.  Designed to introduce organisations who either want help, or can offer help to other agencies, Manchester City Council’s SNAP service allows education and learning …

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