Business University celebrates progress after receiving Small Business Charter accreditation Leeds Trinity University Business School is celebrating further progress after it was successful in obtaining the Small Business Charter (SBC) accreditation for the next three years. The nationally recognised SBC award is granted to business schools that play an effective role in supporting small businesses, local economies and student entrepreneurship. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New head of Aon’s Leeds and Sheffield offices Aon Plc a leading global professional services firm has announced Paul Winrow as head of office for Leeds and Sheffield. Paul succeeds Karen Wilczek, who has retired following a career of over 37 years with Aon. In his new role, Paul assumes overall responsibility for the firm’s Leeds Embankment By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Technology specialist launches cyber-security specialism SPG Resourcing has appointed Richard Howarth as an associate director to launch the company’s cybersecurity practice. Mr Howarth brings over 20 years of experience in IT recruitment, with the last eight years focused on IT Security. Commenting on his new role, Richard Howarth, associate director at SPG Resourcing, said: By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink Farming couple add meat and produce vending machine in latest stage of diversification A farm in Ingleby Greenhow which has invested heavily in diversification over the last three years, has added a publicly available vending machine selling its own grass-fed meat as well as locally sourced produce - including a click and collect service – in the latest step of its development. Mark and By The Editor • 2 min read
National Work starts on site at brand-new retail centre Work started on site this week at Yorkshire-based Almscliffe-Dhesi Group (ADG)’s brand-new retail-led centre on the outskirts of Peterlee, Co Durham. ADG is transforming the disused and derelict Vauxhall Car dealership off Passfield Way into a new local convenience retail cluster. High-profile tenants already signed up for the 13, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New strategy drives data-led efficiency in the public sector The Information Commissioner’s Office has just gone out to public consultation on its new data strategy. The ICO teamed up with the Leeds-based Oakland Group, an independent data consultancy, to develop its data strategy using the Government’s new Data Maturity Assessment for Government framework as a key foundation. By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture TREE-mendous effort by Yorkshire Sculpture Park’s estate team in new year planting initiative Yorkshire Sculpture Park (YSP)’s Estate Team, along with staff from Wakefield Council, planted a staggering 550 saplings in a single day as part of a Yorkshire-wide push to reduce the impact of climate change. The eight-strong YSP team led by Head of Estates Mark Chesman, put in a huge By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Brand-new office development completed at flourishing Malton enterprise park Enterprise House, a brand-new office at the thriving Malton Enterprise Park in North Yorkshire, has been completed. Harrison Developments LLP, the owners and developers of the park, strategically located next to the A64, have now moved into state-of-the-offices in Enterprise House themselves. Sean Harrison, the managing director of Harrison Developments, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Financial advisory firm drives growth with a senior appointment Fresh Thinking Advisory is accelerating its growth plans with the appointment of Michael Collins as an associate director. Michael joins the business from senior roles across financial consulting, debt funds and banking. He will work closely with Oliver Reece, managing director at Fresh Thinking Advisory. Commenting on his new role, By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Lawyer receives entrepreneurial accolade Hannah Strawbridge, Founder and CEO of Han Law Co has been crowned ‘Entrepreneurial Businesswoman of the Year’, at the third annual Great British Businesswoman Awards. She was the only lawyer to take home an accolade. The awards recognise and celebrate the inspiring women innovating and leading the way in their By The Editor • 2 min read
Business York apprentices on track to success in Alstom awards Alstom, global leader in smart and sustainable mobility, is celebrating the achievements of a new generation of trainees following its inaugural Apprenticeship Awards, with two winners based in York. The awards are designed to recognise the exceptional impact of apprentices at Alstom in the UK working across a range of By The Editor • 3 min read
Business YPO supports over 1,664 public sector apprenticeships Wakefield-based YPO, one of the UK’s largest public sector buying organisations, is celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2024 with a major milestone. Since launching the Apprenticeship Framework in 2018, YPO has delivered over 1,664 apprenticeship contracts across the public sector. Currently supported by 215 providers across the UK, the By The Editor • 1 min read
