Business Andrew Wright steps down from LEP after nine years Andrew Wright has stepped down from the Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership (LEP) board after nine years. During his time as a member, he has championed innovation, sustainability and diversity across West Yorkshire and helped to secure a £1 billion landmark growth deal, which transformed the regional economy. Independent analysis By The Editor • 1 min read
Business John Cotton Group wins at the Yorkshire Awards Leading bedding expert John Cotton Group has been awarded the Business Enterprise Award at the 34th Yorkshire Awards, held by the Yorkshire Society. The award recognises John Cotton group for outstanding efforts in business enterprise within the County. The awards are given by The Yorkshire Society to recognise the people By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Bradford garden centre is shortlisted for a national people and culture award The team at a Bradford garden centre is celebrating after being shortlisted for a national HR award. Tong Garden Centre has reached the final in the Retail Company of the Year Award of the British HR Awards that celebrate the organisations and individuals that are driven by delivering a world-class By The Editor • 1 min read
Business A make-or-break budget Sam Hameed is co-founder and managing director of SPG Resourcing, SPG Resourcing is a technology talent advisory business with offices in both Leeds and Newcastle. It provides interim and permanent technology resources to a wide range of businesses. With a new budget looming, there will no doubt be a wave By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire Country Properties' starter homes prove a success The roll-out of starter homes in West Yorkshire by Yorkshire Country Properties (YCP) is proving a resounding success. Much-needed starter homes are an integral part of YCP’s new developments at Skelmanthorpe and Denby Dale, while they have sold out at Shepley and Netherthong. YCP’s Sam McGregor explained: “We By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Kirklees College to host March open days for prospective students Kirklees College is preparing for its Spring term open days, as applications for all courses are now open. The open days will take place at all Huddersfield centres on Saturday 18 March, 10.30am – 12.30pm and all Dewsbury centres on Wednesday 29 March, 5.30 – 7.30pm. Kirklees College By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Solar panel approval for pioneering York Minster Plans to install photovoltaic panels on the roof of York Minster have been approved by City of York Council (CoYC) and the Cathedrals Fabric Commission for England. This important decarbonisation project forms part of the York Minster Neighbourhood Plan and is one of a number of sustainability projects taking place By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Residential development for challenging brownfield site Dudleys Consulting Engineers has been appointed by Lovell Partnerships to advise on the new development of 46 family homes on a 4.6-acre historic mill site in Skelmanthorpe, Kirklees. Lovell recently secured planning consent to redevelop Greenside Mill, a former textile production site located between Huddersfield and Wakefield. Built in By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Gregory acquires York site to ease shortage of student accommodation Gregory Properties has purchased a strategic site on Foss Islands Road, York with aspirations to deliver against a chronic shortage of purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) in the city. The site, previously occupied by Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Just Tyres, is equidistant between the University of York and York St John University By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Penistone heritage site to be restored following acquisition A partially Grade II listed Penistone heritage site that has been derelict for years has been acquired by a South Yorkshire business that plans to invest in and renovate the area, restoring the local ‘eyesore’ to its former glory. Family-run, Barnsley-based property and land specialists, Fairbank Investments Ltd, have acquired By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Chadwick Lawrence renews sports law partnerships with 3 pro rugby teams Yorkshire Law firm, Chadwick Lawrence, has renewed its sports law sponsorship contracts with 3 of the region’s biggest names in rugby: Leeds Rhinos, Bradford Bulls and Wakefield Trinity professional rugby league clubs. The renewals cement long-term relationships between the firm and the clubs. With Chadwick Lawrence acting as official By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Last chance for businesses to take advantage of Super Deduction Tax Relief The Super Deduction Tax Break was brought into action in April 2021 to help kickstart the economy post-Covid and provide businesses with an incentive to make additional investments in machinery and tools. However, this will be the last month the scheme will run. Coming to a close on March 31st By The Editor • 2 min read
