Business Have your say on plans to improve travel on Burmantofts and Beckett Streets A new consultation has launched to improve the route along Burmantofts Street and Beckett Street, which connects the city centre to St James’s Hospital and the neighbouring areas of Burmantofts, Lincoln Green, Richmond Hill and Harehills. The scheme builds on previous consultation in 2019, which focused on improvements for By The Editor • 2 min read
Business A packed programme announced by Leeds Digital Festival Leeds Digital Festival promises a packed 2024 event schedule. Organisers behind this year’s Leeds Digital Festival are promising an immersive festival programme with over 200 diverse events registered. The full programme launched in August. Now in its ninth successive year, one of the themes of the 2024 Festival will By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Burton unveils new look Leeds branch Burton has re-launched its Leeds branch following a significant investment. The branch is one of Burton's largest depots, stretching over 1 acre. It was originally launched in 1997 but has now re-opened under its new livery while also undergoing significant re-modelling. The refurbished branch will also house a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Easyjet introduce new Paris flight from Leeds Bradford Airport Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is expanding its easyJet partnership with the introduction of a brand new route to Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) for the winter 24/25 season. Building on the success of its existing routes to Belfast and Geneva, easyJet will now operate the new flight service to Paris, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Passmore Group completes acquisition of Yorkshire Supplier Company Leeds-based Passmore Group has expanded into Otley after completing the acquisition of Yorkshire Plumb Supplies (YPS). The latest acquisition is the business’ third expansion in the last decade, after the company acquired Charms Bathrooms of Harrogate in 2017, and later opened a 1,000 sq. ft. concession at Whiteleys Garden By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Levels of start-ups in Yorkshire and the Humber rose last month The UK showed some encouraging signs of an economic resurgence as all of the regions and nations, including Yorkshire and the Humber, recorded growing numbers of new businesses launching in July compared with the previous month, according to the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3. Based on an By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Trinity University welcomes Unlocked Graduates’ largest cohort of new prison officers Leeds Trinity University has welcomed Unlocked Graduates’ largest ever cohort of prison officers who have started their training at its Main Campus in Horsforth. Unlocked’s Summer Institute marks the beginning of the award-winning, two-year Unlocked Graduates leadership development programme, which is creating the next generation of leaders in prisons By The Editor • 2 min read
Business SMEs grow with Finance Yorkshire investment SMEs across Yorkshire and Humber are growing and creating jobs with investment from Finance Yorkshire. The funding body’s loans fund is supporting businesses expand by investing in technology, marketing spend, new product development and the hiring of new staff. Finance Yorkshire’s loans fund provides investments to SMEs of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business House builder releases new homes for sale at Crosland Moor Avant Homes West Yorkshire has released a new range of family homes for sale at its popular £58m, 226-home Fitzwilliam Grange development in Crosland Moor, Huddersfield. The development comprises a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom homes By The Editor • 1 min read
Business ITP appoints new managing director to support continued growth Yorkshire-based construction and protective textiles manufacturer, Industrial Textiles and Plastics (ITP) Ltd, is supporting its next phase of growth with the appointment of Martin Green as managing director. With 24 years in senior roles in construction and associated industries, including successful periods with national and international manufacturers, Martin brings a By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Pest control company acquires Doff Portland Global pest control manufacturer and supplier Pelsis Group has acquired Nottingham based garden care product manufacturer, Doff Portland, strengthening the group’s portfolio of leading retail, agricultural and professional brands. Established in 1946, Doff Portland manufactures a number of leading brands and private label products for major retailers in the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Fast-growing people advisory firm secures growth funding A people advisory firm has secured funding to accelerate its growth plans. New Street Consulting Group (NSCG) has raised £6.5m to support its build-and-build strategy as it looks to grow in the UK and expand overseas. Leeds-based, Fresh Thinking Advisory supported the management team in developing the funding round By The Editor • 2 min read
