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Free 30-minute parking to be extended to on-street parking in Hereford city centre
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet has today (Thursday 5 Feb) agreed to extend its planned 30-minute free parking scheme to include on-street parking in Hereford city centre, responding to feedback from local businesses and residents. The decision builds on the Council’s...
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Free 30-minute parking to be extended to on-street parking in Hereford city centre
Herefordshire Council’s Cabinet has today (Thursday 5 Feb) agreed to extend its planned 30-minute free parking scheme to include on-street parking in Hereford city centre, responding to feedback from local businesses and residents. The decision builds on the Council’s...
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Support Local, Give Local – Herefordshire Businesses Come Together to Support New Charitable Fund
Herefordshire Community Foundation (HCF) has launched ‘Business for Good’ – an innovative new charitable fund which is bringing businesses together to drive real change across the county of Herefordshire. Bridie Sullivan, Chief Executive, explains,...
Christmas at Côte
Messy, merry, meaningful – just like Christmas should be. New traditions start here Leave the wonky tree and the washing up at home, Christmas is at ours this year. Whether you’re planning a proper knees-up with the team or a fizz-fuelled feast with family, we’ve got...
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Worcester Graduate Features in National Campaign
A graduate of the University of Worcester has been featured in a national campaign highlighting successful people who were the first in their family to go to university. Kiran Sahota is an award-winning social historian and founder of the community interest company,...
Oakland International Appoints Sustainability Manager
Total supply chain solutions provider Oakland International has appointed Doyin Adeleye as their new Sustainability and ESG Manager. Bringing an abundance of climate, energy, sustainability and ESG experience, Doyin will work across the Oakland group of businesses...
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Break the ceiling touch the sky – Success and leadership summit for women
We are delighted to announce that British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) Chair, Sarah Howard, is speaking at the 2020 Europe Edition of Break the ceiling touch the sky – the success and leadership summit for women. Taking place virtually on 1 December, the event brings...
HMG launches Export Growth Plan to help businesses
The UK government has recently launched their Export Growth Plan with a package of measures to help businesses in England build back better following the pandemic. The Department for International Trade’s (DIT) Export Growth Plan provides additional financial support...
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BUDGET: Future Economy
At a glance: The good news: First ever UK infrastructure bank located in Leeds to finance green industrial revolution of up to £12bn New retail savings product to support green projects Help 2 grow schemes UK scientific superpower with a further 1.6 billion in funding...
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BUDGET: Future Economy
At a glance: The good news: First ever UK infrastructure bank located in Leeds to finance green industrial revolution of up to £12bn New retail savings product to support green projects Help 2 grow schemes UK scientific superpower with a further 1.6 billion in funding...
Worcestershire News
Mental health support for carers
A new Mental Health Service run by Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust has been launched as part of a national pilot to improve community mental health care. Working with specialist mental health practitioners, local GPs and representatives from...
Worcester City secures £17.9M regeneration investment
The investment was awarded from the Government’s Future High Streets Fund, with the announcement made by Communities Secretary Rt Hon Robert Jenrick and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak. The £17.9million boost will bring about a transformation of the northern...
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Welcome to our new Strategic Member
Westons Cider is an award-winning, family run Herefordshire cider Manufacturer and Distributor. They source the best cider apples from the local community and take more time than most to mature their ciders. With their roots going back as far as 1880, five Weston...
Wyevale Nurseries invests in new business management software
Caption: pictured above, Andy Johnson, Managing Director at Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford One of the UK’s leading nurseries is continuing its drive to innovate and has recently installed a new and bespoke enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. After a trial period...
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Treasurer needed for Relate Severn and Wye – could it be you?
Relate Severn and Wye need an additional Trustee to be their Treasurer to help support clients and develop their services in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire, especially following the impact of the pandemic! What will you be doing? Do you empathise...
Welcome new Members
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Alkaline Solutions Ltd T/A Popcorn Mail – Popcorn Mail make CRM and lead management simple for small businesses. Aware Ecology Ltd – Aware Ecology offer various services, from assisting with individual...
Worcestershire Area Council Updates
19 January 2024 | Business Sector Updates Accountancy Currently the company is very busy, particularly with regard to buying and selling businesses, tax planning and audits. The budget takes place on 6 March and Bishop Fleming are partnering with the Chamber at an...
Herefordshire Area Council Updates
18 January 2024 | Business Sector Updates Agriculture, Food & Drink Statistics shared around the food industry (attached here). There are some interesting points to note; a large number of businesses with no employees. Oils and fats GVA is low due to the huge...
University Prepares the Cyber Professionals of the Future to Fight Online Crime with State-of-the-art Facilities.
The University of Worcester has launched its brand-new Cyber Lab; a space for the online security professionals of the future to get hands on experience of dealing with hacking threats. The Cyber Lab has 25 workstations and is connected to a ‘closed network’, which...
Ballards LLP and Four Squared Recruitment Raise Over £1,400 for Worcester Foodbank
Ballards LLP, a leading accounting firm that has been serving clients in Worcestershire for over 40 years, and Four Squared Recruitment, a well-established recruitment agency also operating in the area, have together raised an impressive £1,400 for the Worcester...
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