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Rochdale Online is 'welcomed with open arms' to Castleton

Mayor Robin Parker cuts the ribbon to declare the new Rochdale Online offices in Castleton officially open

VIPs from across the borough joined in celebration for the grand opening of Rochdale Online’s new offices.

Mayor of Rochdale Robin Parker, Heywood & Middleton MP Jim Dobbin, in whose constituency Castleton is, Leader of the Labour group Councillor Colin Lambert and Rochdale’s Labour parliamentary candidate Simon Danzcuk were just some of the people who attended the ceremony at the old Nat West bank building on Manchester Road, Castleton, on Monday (5 January).

Date published: 05/01/2009

More jobs lost as Robinsons Subaru goes bust

Robinsons Subaru ended its 40 year reign on Water Street by closing its doors for the last time yesterday (Monday 15 December).

Up to 25 people have lost their jobs and even the customers are losing out as promised refunds are not being given.

The administrators have been forced to lock the doors today in the face of angry customers....

Date published: 16/12/2008

Businesses given time to pay by HMRC

Around £16.2m of business tax has been rescheduled by businesses in the North West as a direct result of a quick call to the new HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) Business Payment Support Service (BPSS).

This service was announced in the Chancellor's pre Budget statement on 24 November and opened to business nationwide on the same day. ...

Date published: 12/12/2008

Further red tape cuts needed to help business

Commenting on the Government announcement that business is saving an estimated £1.9 billion a year through cuts in red tape, Samantha Dunbar, Policy Manager for Employment, Skills and Workplace Legislation at Greater Manchester Chamber, said: “Although any cuts in red tape are welcome in this difficult climate, much more needs to be done to ensure that businesses are not...

Date published: 12/12/2008

More Rochdale jobs to go as Flexitallic moves to Yorkshire

Gasket manufacturer Flexitallic is to consolidate its two exisiting sites in Rochdale and Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire into one site at Cleckheaton.

The Rochdale part of the operation, which comprises the research laboratory, as well as manufacturing, will move out during the early part of next year....

Date published: 11/12/2008

Breaking news: Beginning of the end for Woolworths?

Rochdale town centre's Woolworths store is one of 815 outlets nationwide that will hold a closing down sale from tomorrow (Thursday 11 December) after administrators have so far failed to find a buyer for the firm.

Some stores may be closed before the new year if a buyer can not be found.

Administrators will be talking with staff about the support available if further...

Date published: 10/12/2008

Rochdale businesses urged to consider hidden costs of VAT change

Rochdale businesses are being urged to consider all potential hidden costs following the government’s decision to lower the VAT rate to 15 per cent.

Accountancy firm Tenon is advising that although implementing the change is a simple matter, additional costs will be incurred by addressing customer queries, educating staff and other processing costs....

Date published: 10/12/2008

Council offer 'finance management' to struggling businesses

Rochdale Town Hall

Business folk who are struggling to keep their head above water during the financial storm are being invited to a seminar for guidance and support.

Rochdale Borough Council has...

Date published: 08/12/2008

Council draws up plan to help local businesses

Rochdale Council executives are drawing up a full set of recommendations of how they can support local residents and businesses through the credit crunch.

The proposals will be put before the Council's cabinet on 15 December....

Date published: 04/12/2008

Rochdale office is best in the country

Kirsty Gorrill receiving a bottle of champagne from Managing Director, Tom Stokes.

A Rochdale manager has won a nationwide prize for the quality of her office.

Kirsty Gorrill, the temporary manager at Evans Business Centre on Dane Street, won the Easyspace best show...

Date published: 03/12/2008

Two ticks for good Groundwork

Groundwork Oldham & Rochdale recently became a Disability Symbol user thanks to the help and support received from Disability Employment Advisors at Oldham Jobcentre.

The ‘Two Ticks’ symbol means Groundwork Oldham & Rochdale clarifies that Groundwork is ‘Positive About Disabled People’ and the contribution they can make within the workplace....

Date published: 02/12/2008

PGC Renault goes bust - more Rochdale jobs lost

Rochdale's town centre Renault dealership PGC has ceased trading and 17 employees are to lose their jobs in the run up to Christmas.

The family run Molesworth Street company have been trading in Rochdale for more than 25 years. The dealership was still accepting car service and MOT jobs last week but customers have now been told that the company has ceased trading and that...

Date published: 01/12/2008

Stakehill business collapses - more people jobless

A Stakehill business depot has collapsed – leaving a number of warehouse staff jobless just a fortnight before Christmas.

Workers from A Novo, a multimedia and telecommunications company which makes digital TV boxes, have been told they have until 12 December before the business folds....

Date published: 01/12/2008

Breaking News: Over 100 Jobs axed at Woolworths

Staff told to expect the worst as Woolworths has gones into administration

Lorry drivers who are contracted to Woolworths have been told they have 30 days before being shown the door.

Wincanton transport, which employs hundreds of lorry drivers who work at...

Date published: 01/12/2008

Businesses treat lucky model to day of pampering

Claudia Lee

A lucky model was given a real treat when a selection of Rochdale businesses decided to try their products on her for a prestigious photoshoot.

18-year-old Claudia Lee picked out £1500...

Date published: 28/11/2008

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