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March – Herefordshire Area Council Meeting Notes
Construction Sector: Recent data from the S&P Global UK Construction PMI highlights a difficult start to 2026 for the industry, with the index falling to 44.5 in February, well below the 50 mark that signals contraction, driven by weak demand, fewer new projects,...
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March – Herefordshire Area Council Meeting Notes
Construction Sector: Recent data from the S&P Global UK Construction PMI highlights a difficult start to 2026 for the industry, with the index falling to 44.5 in February, well below the 50 mark that signals contraction, driven by weak demand, fewer new projects,...
Member News
DRP secures CCS framework appointment to deliver major Government events
Worcestershire, UK – Tuesday 27 January 2026, DRP UK known as DRPG has been named as a supplier on Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) RM6364 Media and Creative Services framework on Lot 6 (Events). This appointment reinforces DRP’s position as a national delivery...
A Life in Technology: John Legge’s Journey Through Computing and Training
John Legge our IT trainer of many years has written his first book of his career in computing and business including of course the many years he’s delivered courses on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce. Although John runs almost entirely just Excel training currently...
Patron & Strategic News
PAYROLLING BENEFITS IN KIND
From April 2027, all Benefits in Kind (BiKs) will need to be payrolled in real time. In our latest article, we break down what the new rules mean, how to manage the transitional year, and why early action is essential to avoid disruption later. Our advice is don’t...
Hazelton Mountford raises over £5000 with charity steps challenge
Worcester based insurance brokers Hazelton Mountford are pleased to share the results of their June Charity Challenge, which saw staff walk an impressive 10.5 million steps and raise over £ 5,000 for charity. Throughout June, colleagues “stepped into...
Chamber News
Calling All Golfers!
Due to increased capacity, there is now a last-minute opportunity for individual golfers or teams of 4 to play in the Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Charity Golf Day. The event, sponsored by Nicklin Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors...
FREE Seminars to be Held Focusing on Three Key Post-Brexit Markets
Strong and Herd LLP are presenting a short series of FREE online seminars and all are welcome to attend. Each seminar takes place between 1:30-2:15pm and will be presented live by Tim Hiscock of Strong and Herd LLP. These 45-minute events focus on current and...
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Introducing Barchester Healthcare
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest care providers supporting older people living independent lives with dignity and respect. A leading care provider over the last 25 years, Barchester services include residential care, expert dementia care and nursing...
Introducing Barchester Healthcare
Barchester Healthcare is one of the UK’s largest care providers supporting older people living independent lives with dignity and respect. A leading care provider over the last 25 years, Barchester services include residential care, expert dementia care and nursing...
Policy News
Boost for restaurants, pubs and cafes as government extends takeaway services
Restaurants, pubs and cafes will get automatic freedoms to provide takeaway services for another year, Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced today (11 November 2020). The measures help give these businesses the confidence they need to continue to serve...
Cash flow continues to fall amid ongoing Covid-19 crisis
42% of businesses have reported a reduced cash flow as sales fail to recover to pre-Covid levels, shows the latest report by Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. The research, completed in partnership with the British Business Bank, has released the...
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Charity News
Acorns Partners with Law Firms in Free Will Writing Scheme to Help Fund Lifeline Care across Worcestershire
Acorns Children’s Hospice has joined forces with law firms across the region for a special scheme, aimed at raising vital funds towards the charity’s lifeline care and support. Throughout June, Acorns is partnering with local law firms from across the region to...
Hunter Chase Race Success: Fundraising Finesse for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Midlands Air Ambulance Charity and its special guests from some of the Midlands’ biggest corporate organisations were given exclusive access to Cheltenham Racecourse’s only-evening fixture of the season. On Friday 29th April 2022, the Hunter Chase evening saw a rare...
Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports
• Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) • 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year • 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business...
BCC News
Customs Procedures Still Holding Back UK Exports
• Major survey of UK businesses finds customs procedures remain the top barrier to exporting (cited by 45% of companies) • 40% of firms say geo-political events have impacted their business over the last year • 37% of exporters anticipate an increase export business...
Worcestershire News
Accountancy firm acquires leading design agency
Ballards LLP, a leading Worcestershire based firm of chartered accountants, has today announced the acquisition of CreativeFolks Ltd, a well-established creative design agency based in Northampton. The move comes as Ballards LLP seeks to expand its service offerings...
University Staff Member Bids for London Marathon World Record Attempt Dressed as Lumberjack
A member of staff at the University of Worcester will be attempting to break the world record for the fastest London Marathon time dressed as a lumberjack. Chris Garratt, Deputy Chief Information Officer, said he was looking for a fun way to raise money for the...
Herefordshire News
Have your say on the new Herefordshire Local Plan
Local people are being invited to take part in a public consultation that will help to shape the updated Herefordshire Local Plan 2021-2041. Consultation on the options for the location and scale of new development throughout the county is now live and will run until...
Marches LEP investment driving ‘new era’ for town centres
A multi-million pound investment in town and city centres across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin is helping to herald a new era for the region, the partnership’s deputy chair said today. Sonia Roberts says the Marches LEP has been a key champion of...
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GTAccess Ltd Takes a Giant Leap Toward Sustainability with Major Solar Power Installation
In May GTAccess Ltd has took a bold step into a cleaner, more sustainable future with the installation of a state-of-the-art solar energy system—delivering both environmental impact and significant cost savings. The newly installed system includes: 176kW solar array...
Sutcliffe & Co. announce sponsorship of Worcester Music Festival 2025
Local insurance broker Sutcliffe & Co. is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Worcester Music Festival for 2025, returning to make a noise in venues all across the city over the weekend of 12th – 14th September. The non-profit making festival is...
Summer family fun at the Severn Valley Railway
With the long weeks of the school summer holidays almost here, the Severn Valley Railway is getting ready to make sure everyone can enjoy a fun-packed day out to remember. At The Engine House, Highley, a brand-new family activity is on offer free of charge to those...
Visually Impaired Students Learn about Transition to University
Visually impaired students from local colleges spent a day at the University of Worcester to find out more about the transition to higher education. Students from New College Worcester and the Royal National College for the Blind in Hereford attended a Visual...
Toe-tapping fun at the Severn Valley Railway
The Severn Valley Railway is preparing for a dance take over on Saturday 19 July, when traditional dance groups from the Midlands and beyond travel to perform at stations along the line. The Day of Dance is now an established annual event at the popular heritage line,...
Firms co-host Royal Three Counties Show drinks event
Law firm mfg Solicitors and property specialists Fisher German co-hosted a drinks reception at the 2025 Royal Three Counties Show. Over 100 people attended the event at Malvern’s Three Counties Showground as part of the annual three-day showpiece which celebrates...
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