Business Yorkshire to get all-electric bus depot with Government funding People across Yorkshire will enjoy greener, cleaner journeys as an extra 34 British-made electric buses are rolled out thanks to £7.6 million in Government investment. The latest investment announced on 2 March means that the First Bus York depot will operate fully electric fleets by March 2024, one of By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Experts descend on York to discuss how cities can level-up How can a city like York attract foreign investment from the biggest companies in the world? This was the question being asked at an event hosted by the University of York, where local councillors came to listen to experts about the best strategies for creating such growth in the post-Brexit By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Leeds Media Centre refurbishment gaining pace Swift progress is being made on a £1.8 million redevelopment scheme which will create additional business space and improve life chances for aspiring entrepreneurs in Leeds. Scaffolding his been erected around Leeds Media Centre in Chapeltown in preparation for the installation of a new roof and modern windows. Internal By The Editor • 2 min read
Business New infrastructure boosts trading at The Springs The Springs retail and leisure centre at Thorpe Park Leeds has reported a significant boost in footfall and trading for its occupiers, attributing the opening of the much-anticipated new East Leeds Orbital Route (ELOR) as a major influence. The ELOR is a key part of the East Leeds Extension to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Construction completed at 11 & 12 Wellington Place MEPC has announced the completion of construction work at 11 & 12 Wellington Place, one of the UK’s most sustainable office developments. Wates Construction, which has delivered the scheme, has reached practical completion on the buildings, which have been handed over to developer and asset manager MEPC. Employee-owned consultancy By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Smith Brothers launches search for apprentices to help keep Britain connected Yorkshire-headquartered Smith Brothers has opened applications for its popular apprenticeship programme, which seeks to find the next generation of talent to join the electrical engineering industry, and keep Britain connected. With applications open for budding substation fitters, the apprenticeship is the perfect springboard to a career in the utilities industry, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Urbanite to develop residential scheme in Leeds City Centre Urbanite Living has secured planning consent, subject to conditions, to develop the former Yorkshire Post site in Leeds and deliver one of the city centre’s largest new residential and student living scheme. The Leeds based developer plans to build three mixed residential towers with new amenity and public realm By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Flourishing Malton business park unveils new office development The thriving Malton Enterprise Park in North Yorkshire has unveiled a brand-new office development in the heart of the park. Harrison Developments LLP, the owners and developers of the park, strategically located next to the A64, are including a high-quality conference facility within the development. The offices, which range 1, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Scarborough Group launches flex workspace facility A brand new flex workspace facility aimed at start-up and scale-up businesses within the sports, health and wellbeing sectors, has officially been launched at Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. Leading property regeneration and placemaking specialist, Scarborough Group International (SGI) opened Landing Pad in a ribbon cutting ceremony attended by Cllr Mazher By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Transforming Leeds City train station, work begins The next stage in the transformation of Leeds City Rail Station’s main entrance and surrounding area will begin this month. The Leeds Station Sustainable Travel Gateway scheme will create a much-improved and more people-friendly environment which can accommodate growing rail passenger numbers, and ensure people can enter and exit By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Economic growth in Leeds set to outpace the rest of Yorkshire & the Humber Leeds is expected to see its economy grow quicker than the rest of Yorkshire & the Humber over 2024-2026, while the city is also forecast to keep pace with the national rate of growth over the same period, according to EY’s latest Regional Economic Forecast. Despite a challenging economic By The Editor • 6 min read
Business SPG Resourcing accelerates growth plans with a key appointment SPG Resourcing has appointed Alex Arnot as its first non-executive director to support its growth plans. Alex is a renowned non-executive director who has helped over 20 companies to scale and achieve successful exits. He is the trusted board advisor to over 30 technology companies and the creator of Founderz, By The Editor • 1 min read
