Business “One of the best development sites in Leeds” sold to new joint venture Stamford Property Holdings and Shelborn Asset Management have bought the prime Westbank site in Leeds from Lloyds Bank. The purchaser was represented by Knight Frank, while the vendor was represented by CBRE and JLL. The four-acre site, located next to the iconic Bridgewater Place and a few minutes from Leeds By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Smith Brothers to provide EPC services as part of £78m net zero flexible power generation scheme Specialist high voltage engineering and contracting firm Smith Brothers, has been appointed to provide engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) expertise to a portfolio of projects – designed to support the transition towards more sustainable power generation. The £78m programme – a joint venture between LMPH and Victory Hill – represents a commitment to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Fishtank Agency strengthens web development offering with new senior hire The former front-end web developer of Sutton Coldfield based Edge Creative has been appointed to join Yorkshire digital marketing and web design specialist Fishtank Agency. Charles de Kerckhove has been announced as the new WordPress web developer of the digital agency and has been appointed following a series of contract By The Editor • 1 min read
Business The Sustainability Awards are back for 2021 Sustainability Partnerships are taking their awards ceremony online this year to celebrate the best names in sustainable healthcare. Sustainability Partnerships’ mission is to drive and accelerate the sustainability agenda within the NHS. They bring together NHS professionals and companies with innovative sustainable solutions in regular events to promote collaboration on By The Editor • 1 min read
Business British Library chief named among Director of the Year winners The Institute of Directors (IoD) has announced the winners of its Director of the Year Awards 2021 for Yorkshire and the North East. The winners were revealed at a virtual awards ceremony hosted by IoD regional chair Delroy Beverley and Rashmi Dube, IoD national spokesperson for policy and governance. The By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Integrated rail plan announced * The Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) will see the biggest ever Government investment in Britain’s rail network, with a £96bn package of rail construction and upgrades for the Midlands and the North * Plan delivers a modern network that will benefit passengers far sooner than previously planned, with many improvements expected By The Editor • 5 min read
Business Huddersfield agency rebrands to UK’s most common name Yorkshire-based branding agency, Aye Agency, has rebranded and relocated in a pivotal year for the company. Ironically, the creative marketing agency, which often comes up with names for clients as part of its services, is now called Smith – the UK’s most common surname. The firm has also secured the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Freeman of the City of London for Yorkshire businessman At a ceremony held today at London’s famous Guildhall, Yorkshire businessman Sir Rodney Walker was installed as a Freeman of the City of London by Special nomination for services to sport in the UK. In his letter of invitation from the Clerk to the Chamberlains Court sent on behalf By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds-based tech firm appoints new SaaS implementation manager Yorkshire-headquartered construction and rail tech company, eviFile, has appointed Troy Mann as its new SaaS onboarding and implementation manager – to uphold unrivalled levels of customer experience throughout the built environment. The independent SaaS firm – which counts the likes of Network Rail, SPL, United Utilities, and Drax among its roster – is By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Helmsley Group completes significant out-of-town letting to Morrison Water Services Yorkshire property development and investment specialist, Helmsley Group, has announced the letting of 9,822 sq ft at its Kingston House development, located at Junction 27 Business Park in Birstall. Following refurbishment, the space will be occupied by leading service provider Morrison Water Services, which has recently rebranded from Morrison By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Specsavers vacancies come into view for East Riding residents Specsavers Cottingham has revealed it is recruiting for over half a dozen local positions at all levels of the business and is calling on local East Riding residents to come forward for consideration. The announcement of the store launch, which is expected to open in early 2022, follows a significant By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hull pet shop opens grooming parlour at Priority Space retail park A family business which has seen sales more than double in just over a year is opening a new grooming parlour next door to its pet shop in Monks Way, Hull. Owners of the Pet Van Store, Paul and Leanne Nightingale have taken on a second unit at the community By The Editor • 2 min read
