Legal Matters LCF Law continues growth Prominent Yorkshire law firm, LCF Law, has acquired York-based Sachedina Solicitors. Led by Jane Sachedina, the corporate and commercial law firm was established 16 years ago and Jane will now work as a consultant at LCF Law. The deal is the second acquisition LCF Law has made since March. LCF By The Editor • 2 min read
Arts&Culture Welcome to Yorkshire shows solid roots as personal membership scheme flourishes More than a thousand trees are being planted by Welcome to Yorkshire after the successful launch of its new personal membership: “My Y”. The global membership scheme, which started on August 1st 2020 (Yorkshire Day) includes offers, discounts and a much-coveted Y badge. It aims to engage with Yorkshire folk By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Vital Agency forges new path Innovative digital company Vital Agency announces it is forging its own path as an independent company with directors Andy Topps and Ismael Saez at its helm. Launched in 1996 the Wetherby based company prides itself on its digital development and content, including creative web and social media solutions, to ensure By The Editor • 2 min read
Business All council parking charges to resume on 1 September Normal charges for all Leeds City Council car parks and on street parking will resume from Tuesday 1st September, including on evenings and weekends. Parking will remain free for NHS and social care staff who are carrying out front line COVID-19 duties in the city centre, either at hospital, at By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce announces quadruple appointment The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce welcomes four new members of staff across the membership, events and export departments. Onita Harrison joins the Chamber as head of commercial services and membership, Emma Sinfield as membership sales coordinator, with Clementine Crowther being appointed as events assistant and Keeley Dolan as trainee By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds hotel is sold Specialist business property adviser, Christie & Co, is delighted to announce that it acted for National Hotel Group, Peel Hotels, in the sale of its Leeds city centre property, The Cosmopolitan Hotel. Totalling 89 guest bedrooms and with extensive ground floor lounge, bar and restaurant facilities, this freehold hotel sits By The Editor • 2 min read
Business House builder creates new jobs Avant Homes Yorkshire has completed the purchase of 4.46-acre site on Lidget Lane in Pilley, where it will deliver a £14m development of 49 new homes. The housebuilder was granted planning permission for the development in March by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. In total, the build is expected to By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Do employers have a duty of care when it comes to the financial education of their employees? By: Louise Woollard As lockdown measures have changed over previous weeks, many of the nation’s workers have been embarking on a phased return to the workplace. Yet while the main conversations have revolved around the physical wellbeing of staff members, emotional and mental health are equally important and shouldn’ By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Huddersfield accountancy firm celebrates over 35 years of service Carolyn Atkinson, Director at Huddersfield based Sheards Accountancy Ltd is celebrating 35 years’ service with the firm. Sheards was originally founded in 1903 as Fred Sheard & Sons by the Sheard family. Carolyn joined the business in July 1985, when Margaret Thatcher was in power, and There Must Be an By The Editor • 2 min read
Charity Electrical engineering firm pledges ongoing support to hospice Smith Brothers Contracting Ltd has extended its support of Overgate Hospice, an independent charity based in Elland, which strives to help those living with a life-limiting illness. Costing £4.6m per year to run – the equivalent of £11,600 per day – Overgate Hospice has been supporting patients within Calderdale for By The Editor • 1 min read
Legal Matters Commercial solicitor joins LCF Law in Leeds Solicitor, Thomas Taylor, has joined LCF Law’s commercial contracts and intellectual property team based in the firm’s Leeds office. Qualifying as a solicitor in 2017, Thomas is skilled at handling complex and technical commercial disputes on behalf of large UK and international based clients. Partner and head of By The Editor • 1 min read
Arts&Culture New name announced for three of Leeds' iconic arts venues Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House Ltd., the company responsible for managing three of Leeds’ iconic arts venues - Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and Hyde Park Picture House - will begin trading as Leeds Heritage Theatres from Wednesday 26 August 2020. The announcement comes months after the By The Editor • 3 min read
