Business IoD appoints East Yorkshire health and safety expert The Institute of Directors has boosted its East Yorkshire team with the appointment of health and safety management consultant Craig Foyle. Craig is a chartered fellow of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (IOSH) and specialises in project safety management, training and management systems and consultancy support for clients By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Finance Yorkshire makes a trio of director appointments Finance Yorkshire has appointed three experienced directors to its board. Arnu Misra, Sara Parker and Andy Tupholme join following the launch of Finance Yorkshire’s new fund in 2021, which is expected to provide more than £50m to SMEs over the next five years. The new fund has been structured By The Editor • 2 min read
National Ten tips on how to meet your business goals Experts reveal 30% increase in searches for ‘business goals’ Digital marketing agency shares how businesses can meet their goals The current financial climate has forced businesses across industries to re-assess business strategies and future goals. Many are re-evaluating their journey to success, whether their goals are performance, data-driven, cultural or By The Editor • 6 min read
Business New centre manager for Cubo Leeds Leading Leeds-based flex office provider Cubo has appointed Nathan Whiteley centre manager at its exciting new workspace at Wellington Place in the city. Nathan studied Information Technology at the University of Leeds before moving on to a range of roles within the business and marketing sector. He has considerable experience By The Editor • 2 min read
Grants of up to £25k available to groups to support Calderdale residents The Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) have partnered with Calderdale Cares Partnership to support not-for-profit organisations run programmes to help to make Calderdale a place where people live longer, safer, healthier lives. Voluntary and community sector groups can apply for a grant of up to £5k ,up to £10k, or By The Editor • 1 min read
Headlines New office space and café launched at 1 City Square in Leeds The stunning transformation of 1 City Square into one of Leeds’s finest office buildings continues apace. Hot on the heels of a £8million refurbishment comes the news that a new on-site cafe is opening next month, while a new fully-fitted, hi-spec office on the ground floor will be available By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture William’s Den celebrates its fifth anniversary in style William’s Den, the award-winning East Yorkshire children’s tourist attraction, is celebrating its fifth anniversary in style. The unique family destination at North Cave, near Brough, has opened its doors again for the summer after a challenging two years because of the global pandemic. Brand-new attractions this year include By The Editor • 2 min read
Business York handmade project nominated for prestigious Stirling prize One of the York Handmade Brick Company’s most acclaimed projects has been shortlisted in the prestigious 2022 RIBA Stirling Prize. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, in North Yorkshire, provided more than 300,000 bricks for the magnificent new Magdalene College Library at Cambridge University. The library is By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Homelessness charity announces return of its ‘Big Sleepout’ Yorkshire-based homelessness charity Simon on the Streets has announced a programme of events for businesses and the public to get involved in and support rough sleepers across the region. The events include the charity’s annual Big Sleepout, which aims to raise awareness of the increasing issues faced by those By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Kirklees Active Leisure launches recruitment drive A not-for-profit charity that manages 13 leisure facilities across Kirklees, is looking to fill 25 roles, as part of a recruitment drive to find trainee lifeguards, as well as aquatics and activity activators. Kirklees Active Leisure (KAL) will provide fully funded training, for young people looking to kick start a By The Editor • 1 min read
Photo by Anna Gru / Unsplash Business Rally to save Doncaster Airport as 165,000 back campaign Thousands of jobs and £55 million each year into the local economy at risk if airport closes Tory Tees Valley mayor given money to nationalise Teesside airport Rally to take place at 13.00 on Saturday 13 August, Market Place, Doncaster, with GMB Reps, Mayor Oliver Coppard, local MP Dame By The Editor • 1 min read
Business John Fredericks Plastics is the Business of the Month Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce that John Fredericks Plastics Limited has been chosen by the judging panel as the latest winner of its Business of the Month Award. Established in 1970, John Fredericks Plastics have amassed more than 50 years of trading with a strong record of innovation By The Editor • 2 min read
