Business Local contact tracing system to boost city's fight against Covid-19 A new local contact tracing system for Leeds is set to boost the city’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. On November 30 the Leeds COVID-19 Connect and Support Service is being launched by Leeds City Council in partnership with Public Health England, enhancing ongoing work to protect By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Double industry accolade for The Broadway, Bradford The Broadway, Bradford has scooped two coveted Purple Apple merit awards for campaigns run by the shopping centre in 2019 that brought the local community together. The ‘Eid Celebration Weekend’ and the ‘We are Bradford’ week-long activity were both commended by the only award body that recognises and rewards effective By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Event Anywhere brings the best of live and online events together A unique new technology platform developed and funded in Yorkshire brings the personality and engagement of live events to those held online. Event Anywhere (www.eventanywhere.com) can host a totally virtual event and combine a live and virtual audience for the post-pandemic world in which events will be attended By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Leeds Sixth Form College achieves MindMate Friendly status Leeds Sixth Form College is celebrating being the first post-16 provider in the city to be awarded MindMate Friendly status for its commitment to improving the wellbeing of students. To achieve MindMate Friendly status, the college completed an in-depth assessment, focusing on safe spaces, teacher training and tackling wellbeing concerns. By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Yorkshire agency urges businesses to consider accessibility Thursday 3rd December marks International Day of People with Disability (IDPD), originally created by the United Nations and designed to bring awareness and celebrate the diversity of the global community. This years’ theme is ‘not all disabilities are visible’, something Leeds-based behavioural research and UX consultancy, SimpleUsability, is keen to By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Progressing plans for Halifax town centre scheme The progress of plans to transform Halifax town centre will be discussed at the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 7 December. The A629 Phase 2, Halifax town centre project is fully funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority and aims to improve pedestrian and cycle access into By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Hammond Homes announces latest new housing scheme following One Stop funding deal Work is under way on a bespoke new housing development by Hull-based Hammond Homes in the North Lincolnshire village of Barnetby le Wold after a £750,000 deal was secured with SME funding specialist One Stop Business Finance. The King’s Park development is the fourth scheme by Hammond Homes By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Quintet joins marketing firm to further bolster global expansion plans Creative digital agency The Bigger Boat has recruited four full-time staff and a one-year work placement student to further support the growth of its UK and overseas customer portfolio. Having grown its global footprint – which includes launching websites across Europe, the Middle East and Africa for toy manufacturing client Little By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Firefighter PPE manufacturer celebrates business growth FlamePro, a British manufacturer of life-saving garments for firefighters, is celebrating a string of recent appointments within the firm, following recent business success. The specialist FR PPE provider has recently welcomed four new recruits over recent months; Vicki Jackson has joined as internal sales executive, while Lorraine Costello, Zoe Colbeck, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Deadline extended for business grant support The deadline for applications for the latest round of business support grants has been extended to Monday 14 December Calderdale Council has received around £10 million from the government to support businesses that have had to close or are facing severe impacts because of the COVID-19 pandemic. These grants are By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Calderdale Community Spirit Awards to premiere online tonight The Community Foundation for Calderdale and its headline sponsor Covea Insurance, Riley & Co, BCA Leisure, and Rathbones will continue to host the impressive Calderdale Community Spirit Awards which will premiere on You Tube on Monday 30th November 2020 at 7.00 pm. CEO of the CFFC, Steve Duncan explained, By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Leeds City Council vows to fight for local businesses Leeds City Council has pledged to do everything in its power to help local businesses through the latest stage of the COVID-19 crisis. Speaking at a press briefing following the announcement that Leeds had been placed under Tier 3 restrictions, council leader Councillor Judith Blake said she felt “very deeply” By The Editor • 2 min read
