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The Council convenes quarterly and is comprised of up to fifteen senior representatives from a diverse range of business sectors across the county. Members provide vital sector-specific insights and contribute to discussions on the key opportunities and challenges...
Member News
The Worcestershire Community Foundation is looking for two new trustees
The Worcestershire Community Foundation is looking for two new trustees to join the Board. We are one of the leading grant makers in Worcestershire; we act as a conduit to local philanthropy, linking private and public funders with community projects across the...
Hereford Military History Festival
The Hereford Military History Festival has announced the next 10 events for its debut festival, which will take place from Friday 26th – Sunday 28th September 2025. Featuring internationally renowned writers and thinkers, including Philippe Sands, Clare...
Patron & Strategic News
Kidderminster College Skills Bootcamp Helps Martin Iliffie Launch New Career in Health & Social Care
After years of caring for family members, Martin Iliffie decided to turn his personal experience into a professional career. Thanks to the Health & Social Care Careers Bootcamp at Kidderminster College, Martin now works as part of Worcestershire County Council’s...
New Chamber of Commerce Role for Head of Worcester Business School
A senior academic from the University of Worcester has taken on a new leadership role at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Dr Scott Andrews, Head of Worcester Business School, has been made the Chair of the Worcestershire Council, and Vice...
Chamber News
Elevate Creative-Tech launches in Worcestershire
Elevate Creative-Tech is an exciting support programme aimed at established and ambitious SMEs within the creative tech sector, who seek to develop a sustainable business growth plan to overcome their barriers to growth. Through a series of focused online workshops...
Immigration – temporary visas
As an employer, you can apply for workers with a temporary visa if you need poultry workers and heavy good vehicle (HGV) drivers to transport food goods. Full details of the temporary visa scheme for poultry workers and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) drivers to transport...
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Policy News
BCC comments on appointment of new Bank of England Governor
Commenting on the appointment of Andrew Bailey, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), said: “Businesses will look to the new Governor to foster confidence and offer reassurance at a time of significant change in the UK economy....
BCC comments on the Queen’s Speech
Commenting on the Queen’s Speech today, Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “The government’s legislative plans will give businesses some encouragement that Westminster is finally starting to think about growth and investment...
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Charity News
Weʼre raising £3,000 to Worcester Rainbow Project Fundraising
Lockdown has been tough for all kids, but especially hard for kids who need that extra help and support. The Worcester Rainbow Project is a local grassroots group raising money to help families with disabled children and young adults in Worcestershire. Just some of...
Nominations open for the Health & Social Care Awards 2021
Run by Newsquest’s Worcestershire titles, including the Worcester News, Malvern Gazette and Evesham Journal, the aim of the awards is to champion those teams and individuals that have gone above and beyond the call of duty to care for people during the Covid pandemic.
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s announcement on a cap for businesses’ energy bills
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s announcement on a cap for businesses’ energy bills, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The BCC welcomes this quick and positive intervention from Government. It is clear the new Prime Minister has listened to firms...
BCC News
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s announcement on a cap for businesses’ energy bills
Reacting to the Prime Minister’s announcement on a cap for businesses’ energy bills, Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “The BCC welcomes this quick and positive intervention from Government. It is clear the new Prime Minister has listened to firms...
Worcestershire News
Ready Steady Worcestershire’s Holiday Activities & Food (HAF IT!) summer holiday programme
Worcestershire County Council have put together a fantastic programme of holiday activity and food clubs running across Worcestershire this summer. The programme is aimed at children who currently receive Free School Meals. Children who are not eligible for Free...
Quarterly Economic Survey Prize Winners are Calder Limited
The Quarterly Economic Survey has been conducted by The British Chamber of Commerce since 1989. 53 Chambers take part and Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce hold the honour of being in the Top 3 amongst the Chambers that contribute. This survey was...
Herefordshire News
New restaurant opening at The Courtyard Hereford
The Courtyard Hereford is excited to announce the opening of The Courtyard Chase Lounge, the brand-new independent restaurant, lounge bar and rooftop terrace within a beautifully renovated space! The Courtyard Chase Lounge has been created with the support of Chase...
Hereford May Fair 900 Celebrations
This year, the Hereford May Fair celebrates the 900th anniversary of the granting of its charter and to celebrate this historic occasion, an exciting programme of events will be taking place throughout the summer. Many people will be familiar with the hustle and...
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Hayward Wright acquires Cannock-based Ansell Munden as part of its growth plans
Worcestershire-based, full-service accountancy and advisory firm, Hayward Wright, has acquired Cannock-based accountancy firm Ansell Munden as part of its ongoing growth and expansion plans. The acquisition will grow the Hayward Wright team to 33 and increase its...
The Courtyard’s Legendary Pantomime Returns this Christmas with Sleeping Beauty
Following rave reviews of 2023’s smash-hit, Dick Whittington, The Courtyard’s award-winning, professional Christmas pantomime is back with Sleeping Beauty. Audiences will be transported into a fairy-tale world of magical mayhem and an enchanted slumber that only true...
The Key Safe Company have been Enrolled to the INclusivity Worcestershire Leaders Initiative
A forward-thinking Worcestershire business has been appointed to a scheme championing inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. Access management specialists The Key Safe Company have been enrolled to the INclusivity Worcestershire Leaders initiative coordinated by...
Welcome New Members
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Ansonware – Software development and IT consultancy company Apeiron Consulting Ltd – Portfolio Cheif Financial Officer and Consultancy Attain Auditing Ltd – ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor...
Leading Property Consultancy Secures Major Five-year Rural Property Management Contract
Leading property consultancy Fisher German has been appointed to deliver rural property management services to the Church Commissioners for England, the body which administers the property assets of the Church of England and one of the country’s largest landowners....
Primrose Hospice’s Journey to Sustainability
Primrose Hospice and Family Support Centre has recently completed an 18-month transformation towards sustainability and environmental responsibility. This ambitious journey has seen the installation of solar panels and the connection to a biomass boiler, marking...
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