Business Knight Frank and Fisher German broker major office deal The Leeds office of global property consultancy Knight Frank, together with national property consultancy Fisher German LLP, have advised on the letting of 19,000 sq ft of quality office space at 8 Park Row in central Leeds. Study Group is taking a five-year lease on this landmark building in By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Local transport minister joins bus bosses to supercharge green vehicles Greener bus travel, new UK jobs and bigger business was on the agenda as Government ministers met local leaders and industry bosses at the first UK bus manufacturing panel. Local Transport Minister Simon Lightwood hosted the debut event at Canon Medical Arena in Sheffield, alongside industry experts from organisations including By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Government tells councils to prove action on pothole plague to unlock 48m extra cash The public will now see exactly what’s being done to tackle potholes, as the Government will now require councils in Yorkshire and the Humber to prove progress or face losing cash. From mid-April, local authorities will start to receive their share of the Government’s record £1.6bn highway By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Poultry business invests in renewable energy to power its factory A Middleton on the Wolds based family poultry business has invested £850,000 in renewable energy to power its factory. Soanes Poultry commissioned Beverley business Boston Renewables to provide a 1648 module field-mounted solar system, which will save 156 tonnes of CO2 in its first year. Soanes Poultry's By The Editor • 1 min read
Business New appointments and promotions at rapidly growing manufacturer Yorkshire-based off-site manufacturing specialist, Thurston Group, has brought six new starters on board, as well as promoting five existing team members, as it continues to expand. The new appointments and promotions span Thurston's three sites; Catfoss, Horbury and Hull, and cover the production, HR, sales, administration, planning, and By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Construction industry urged to embrace hybrid working to attract digital talent The construction sector must adopt hybrid working and strengthen its employer brand to bridge the growing digital skills gap, according to SPG Resourcing. A global survey by PlanRadar found that over 70% of construction companies struggle to implement new technologies, highlighting a significant slowdown in digitalisation within the industry. Despite By The Editor • 2 min read
Business UK surge in insolvency-related activity affects Yorkshire and Humber There was a sharp rise in insolvency-related activity nationally, including in Yorkshire and the Humber, in February, according to the latest research from the UK’s insolvency and restructuring trade body, R3. The findings, which are based on an analysis of data provided by Creditsafe, shows a 39% increase in By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Hull KR launches community consultation on major plans Super League club, Hull KR, has launched a major consultation exercise on its ambitious proposals to regenerate land surrounding the Sewell Group Craven Park stadium, and is encouraging the community to get involved and have their say. The Club’s proposals are set to enhance the area with investment into By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Harrogate mental health charity appoints new chief executive Wellspring Therapy and Training, the acclaimed Harrogate-based counselling and training charity, has appointed a new chief executive. Nick Garrett is taking the place of Emily Fullarton, the charity’s executive director, who stepped down this month after a decade at the helm. Wellspring, which was founded in 2003 and is By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Calls for Harrogate’s tech community to collaborate Harrogate is emerging as a key player in the UK’s technology sector, with strong growth in digital innovation. Now, businesses in the town are being urged to come together to accelerate this momentum and further establish Harrogate as a thriving tech hub. Harrogate is home to leading innovators such By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Bradford's latest accolade to bring boost for house hunters For house hunters looking to settle in Bradford, Barratt Homes’ The Bridleways development has a range of two, three and four homes available, ideal for a variety of property seekers. The high ranking from Time Out has brought deserved recognition for the city, which is a boost for anyone searching By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Yorkshire garden centre group appoints new board member The team at a Bradford-headquartered garden centre group with sites in West and North Yorkshire has made a new appointment to its board of directors. Neil Barwise-Carr, former Head of People and Culture at Yorkshire Garden Centres, has been promoted to the position of director of people and culture to By The Editor • 1 min read
