Public views sought on new green development in heart of town centre
Barnsley people are being asked for their views on innovative plans to develop
an eco-friendly business and community district in the heart of the town centre.
New plans for The Seam digital campus include energy-efficient housing, green
open spaces, improved facilities for cyclists and walkers and a multi-storey car
park
Multi-million pound boost for business, enterprise and skills
Businesses across Brighouse are being encouraged to get involved in the
ambitious plans for the future of the town which will bring in £19 million of
investment from the government.
A key part of The Brighouse Deal is to back enterprise and inclusive growth to
support existing firms and organisations
Strategic hire triggers recruitment drive as Leeds-based Bailie Group tops £50m
Having boosted headcount by 30% during the pandemic, family-owned communications
specialist Bailie Group has announced the appointment of the company’s first
learning and development manager and the creation of a further 116 roles – as
the organisation marks a milestone of £50m turnover.
Placing people at the centre of its
Caroline Hill joins Leeds Building Society’s executive team
Leeds Building Society has appointed Caroline Hill as its chief people officer
as it looks to the future and further develops its talented workforce.
Caroline joins the Society’s executive team from KPMG and was previously chief
people and strategy officer at Wesleyan, the financial services mutual, for four
years.
EV3Power names former Google executive as chief of staff
EV and sustainable infrastructure company, EV3POWER, has named former Google and
Bolt executive Rich Pleeth as its chief of staff and newest board executive.
His wide-ranging role includes strategic planning, fundraising and improving
organisational structure as well as marketing and business development. He
brings a wealth of experience in fundraising,
Words from poet laureate bring derelict alleyway back to life
Words by the poet laureate have been immortalised in neon lights in a project to
restore part of the centre of Barnsley.
The Sunset Neon artwork features a line from a specially written poem by Simon
Armitage. But, instead of being in a gallery, it is displayed on a wall
Schofield Sweeney welcomes new partner
Tom Jackson has joined the Schofield Sweeney commercial property team in Leeds
as a partner.
As a mainstay within the Leeds property community for over a decade, Tom brings
with him a market leading reputation for advising on high profile and complex
letting and development transactions regionally and nationally.
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