Business Developer engages with council before submitting plans for student studios Plans have been submitted to Leeds City Council by Brewster Bye Architects to transform a vacant site on Merrion Street in Leeds, into 88 high specification studio apartments with associated amenities for students, on behalf of developer Urban Developments (York) Ltd. If approved, the vacant building at 26-34 Merrion Street, By The Editor • 2 min read
Legal Matters Yorkshire law firm embraces mental health & wellbeing A Yorkshire law firm has made mental health a priority by investing in specialist training that teaches people how to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health and provide relevant help. All people managers at LCF Law were trained in ‘Mental Health Awareness’ earlier this year. More recently, By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Scandinavian Leeds United fan raising thousands for local charities A Norwegian member of Leeds United Supporters Club of Scandinavia (LUSCOS) has raised more than £12,000 to date for two Leeds charities by walking 230km following a losing bet on his beloved Leeds. Geir Rishaug is currently walking from Svolvær to Narvik, Norway after losing a bet on striker By The Editor • 2 min read
Business ‘Transformational’ development plans submitted for historic Leah’s Yard A planning application to transform historic Leah’s Yard on Cambridge Street into a creative hub for independent businesses has been submitted. Earlier this year, Sheffield City Council selected Tom Wolfenden, CEO of SSPCo, which manages the Cooper Buildings on Arundel Street, and James O’Hara of the Rockingham Group, By The Editor • 3 min read
Charity AYRE Events contracted by St Gemma’s Hospice for annual ‘Light Up a Life’ event Leeds based events specialist AYRE Event Solutions has strengthened its relationship with St Gemma’s Hospice after being asked to support its annual ‘Light Up a Life’ event in December. Taking place on the 12th December, Light up a Life is an annual event curated by St Gemma’s Hospice By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Specialist Glass Products shortlisted at the Yorkshire Business Masters Awards Pioneering leader in glass manufacturing, Specialist Glass Products (SGP), has been shortlisted for the Investment Award at the Yorkshire Business Masters Awards 2021. The Yorkshire family-run business has gone through a large-scale investment programme over the last 48 months, with a combined investment of £6 million. SGP has extended the By The Editor • 1 min read
Food&Drink New Talent Fashion announces partnership with drINKs networking events New Talent Fashion (NTF) - the innovative platform pioneering outreach and connectivity for the wider fashion world – has announced its partnership with drINKs, events industry networking nights in Leeds. NTF has partnered with drINKs for their first networking event this September, providing a unique opportunity for students, creatives, events professionals By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Northern businesspeople come together to support region’s bounce back Businesspeople from across the North of England are preparing to celebrate Christmas 2020 in August in a bid to support small businesses striving to bounce back from the pandemic. Over 85 small business owners and entrepreneurs from across Yorkshire, Manchester and Sheffield have purchased tickets for The Northern Christmas 2020 By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Global pest control technology leader to be acquired by specialist investment manager Knaresborough-headquartered global pest control technology leader Pelsis Group has announced it will be acquired by specialist investment manager Pamplona Capital Management this September. Pelsis has been owned for the past four years by Lloyds Development Capital (LDC), the private equity arm of Lloyds Banking Group. During that period, LDC supported By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds City Council and partners secure grant to buy more electric cargo bikes A successful bid by Leeds city council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Bradford council secures Department for Transport and Energy Saving Trust’s grant to fund 32 new electric-cargo (e-cargo) bikes to the value of £160,000. The Energy Saving Trust’s £2m fund in England last year aims to By The Editor • 3 min read
Arts&Culture The George Inn is crowned Yorkshire’s favourite pub 2021 Raise a glass … as Welcome to Yorkshire announces ‘Yorkshire’s Favourite Pub 2021’, as voted for by the general public and sponsored by Theakston Brewery in Masham. For the first time in the competition’s ten-year history, The George Inn at Upper Denby, Huddersfield, pulled in the most votes. The By The Editor • 3 min read
Business New built-environment advisory firm launches to support levelling-up agenda GenNorth, a new advisory firm focusing on the property and construction industry, has launched, with a focus on helping firms respond to a post Covid world and deliver on the Government’s levelling-up agenda. Founded by Richard Shaw, who has held senior positions in globally respected advisory firms and has By The Editor • 2 min read
