Business New Board members appointed at Manningham Housing Association Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has made three Board appointments. Rupert Pometsey becomes Vice Chair with Alice Kinder (pictured) and John Knox joining the Bradford-based organisation as new Board members. They replace Abdul Ravat, Vicky Szulist and Haroon Rashid who have stepped down after many years of collective service. Rupert is By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire Digital Agency Bronco unveils new brand identity Yorkshire born and bred digital agency Bronco has launched a new brand identity to reflect the changing face of the digital world in line with their 20th birthday. Life after lockdown has revealed a new face for the digital industry that is more challenging and saturated. The Ripon based digital By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Work begins on £28m homes development in Catterick Avant Homes North East has started construction on a 10-acre site in Catterick, Richmondshire to deliver 135 new-build homes with a gross development value (GDV) of around £28m. Located just four miles from Richmond town centre the development will comprise a mix of two, three and four-bedroom homes and feature By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New development site opportunity at the gateway to Leeds A new plot of land at the heart of one of the most exciting sustainable regeneration schemes in Europe has come to the market. Meadow Lane in Leeds, which sits at a key historic gateway to the city centre, and forms a vital piece of the new multi-million pound city By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Oakland Group appointed to multi-billion pound technology framework A Leeds-based data consultancy is set to help lead digital transformation for the government and public sector organisations following its appointment to the G Cloud 13 framework. The Oakland Group will now be able to provide consultancy, data services, and cloud hosting and support to public sector bodies across the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business RSM appoints tax director in Hull Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has appointed a new tax director to strengthen its local and regional tax practice in the north. Mark Edeson has been appointed as tax director and will be based at RSM in Hull, acting for a range of local, regional and national clients. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Pioneering Yorkshire charity launches community nature project The award-winning Yorkshire-based Woodmeadow Trust, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, is launching a pioneering campaign to encourage communities to develop their own woodmeadows. The Growing Community Connections Programme campaign, which has been officially launched this month with funding from The Linbury Trust, provides dedicated support, advice and training By The Editor • 2 min read
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
