Business Finance Yorkshire appoints new board chair Finance Yorkshire has appointed Nigel Ward as its new chair. Nigel succeeds James Newman OBE who has been chair of Finance Yorkshire since its creation in 2009. Nigel joined Finance Yorkshire as a non-executive director in 2021. He was a partner at PWC and spent more than 30 years advising By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Propaganda delivers ambitious rebrand for Powersheds Propaganda has delivered a brand refresh for Powersheds as the disruptive brand seeks to build on its success and deliver continued growth. The rebrand taps into consumer insight to position the company as the go-to brand for high-quality, dependable, and easy-to-purchase garden buildings. Through its comprehensive Brand Discovery™ consultative process, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Ministers urged to trial monthly ‘climate card’ in North of England Campaigners and transport experts have called on the Labour government to trial a new monthly ‘climate card’ scheme that would simplify the train ticketing system, make fares fairer and encourage rail travel to help reduce emissions. A new report argues that implementing the climate card in the North of England By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Blacks Solicitors advises brothers behind Roland’s bar on their latest Leeds venture Yorkshire-based Blacks Solicitors has recently advised the brothers behind Leeds’ Roland’s bar on the share purchase of The Woods, an independent bar and restaurant venue in Chapel Allerton. Owned by brothers Alexander and Jonathan Neil through parent company Palagander Limited, the purchase of The Woods takes the pair’s By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Sheffield Chamber of Commerce set to begin new chapter with office move Membership organisation Sheffield Chamber of Commerce (SCCI) has provided support, advice, expertise and representation for organisations of all sizes in Sheffield for almost 170 years. Now embarking on its next chapter, following continued growth and strength, the organisation has relocated its headquarters to Westfield House. Westfield House is a high By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Digital careers fair takes centre stage at Leeds Arena The Leeds Digital Careers Fair returns to the first direct arena in the city on Tuesday 24 September. The free event hosted by Leeds City Council will see businesses and learning providers from across the region showcasing opportunities to visitors exploring a career in the digital sector. With 56 organisations By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Business School signs national charter supporting inclusive entrepreneurship Leeds Trinity University Business School has become a signatory of the Charter for inclusive entrepreneurship, demonstrating its commitment to creating a more inclusive and accessible business and enterprise landscape in the UK. The Charter for inclusive entrepreneurship aims to minimise barriers to entrepreneurship for underserved and under-represented groups such as By The Editor • 2 min read
Business It's a hat-trick! York Handmade secures three National Trust commissions The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has landed a hat-trick of prestigious commissions from the National Trust. York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, is suppling bricks for Little Moreton Hall in Congleton, Cheshire, Dunham Massey in Altrincham and Goddards in Tadcaster Road, York. The three Trust properties are currently By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Vivly Living hosts an open day at Denby Dale development Award-winning residential developer Vivly Living, formerly known as Yorkshire Country Properties, is hosting an Open Day its Denby Dale site in West Yorkshire on Saturday September 28. The Willows development at Denby Dale comprises 34 1-4 bedroom houses including eight one-bed starter homes.. Already eleven of the Denby Dales homes By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Kelcol Bedding Co. Limited win Eaton Smith's Business of the Month Award Eaton Smith Solicitors is delighted to announce Kelcol Bedding Co. Limited as the winner of their esteemed Business of the Month Award for August 2024. The company was formed in 1979 by David Kelly and his family on the principles of excellence and bespoke design. Using the highest quality materials, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Site with 22 apartments and retail warehouse up for auction A stone-built former retail showroom, together with 22 apartments and a gamekeeper’s cottage, located on a five-acre site on the moors near Haworth are being auctioned by SDL Property Auctions, part of Eddisons, with a £1.65m guide price. Moor Lodge, a 47,000 sq ft property which has By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Caddick strengthens design capability with key appointment Caddick Construction has welcomed Jason Clarke (pictured left) into its newly created role of design director as the growing contractor invests in its design, building safety and compliance expertise. Jason will lead the business design function with a keen focus on the Building Safety Act, while helping to shape the By The Editor • 2 min read
