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Herefordshire Council making ‘strong progress’ on multi-million-pound programme to bolster transport links, active travel and safer routes for schools
Council confirms continuing progress across 10 schemes, with majority completing within 18 months Comes as Council invests £37 million in roads and highways improvements Renewed commitment to improving travel choices for residents, businesses and visitors...
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Herefordshire Council making ‘strong progress’ on multi-million-pound programme to bolster transport links, active travel and safer routes for schools
Council confirms continuing progress across 10 schemes, with majority completing within 18 months Comes as Council invests £37 million in roads and highways improvements Renewed commitment to improving travel choices for residents, businesses and visitors...
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The Westmead Hotel Joins the Chamber of Commerce — A Proudly Independent, Family-Owned Business Strengthening Local Connections
The Westmead Hotel is delighted to announce its membership with the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. As a proudly independent, family-owned business with over 20 years experience in the hospitality industry, joining the Chamber marks an exciting...
Westons Cider Extend Bulls Partnership For Five More Years
From left to right: Martin Brain: Commercial Manager at Hereford FC, Gemma Evans –Westons and Westons Direct Brand Manager, Darryl Hinksman – Head of Business Development at Westons Cider and George Webb, Commercial Director at Hereford FC Hereford FC is...
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St George’s Park & Lynhales Hall Care Home Managers Announced as Finalists in the National Care Awards 2024
St George’s Park & Lynhales Hall Care Home Managers Announced as Finalists in the National Care Awards 2024 Rotherwood Healthcare, an award-winning care provider, is thrilled to announce that they have been shortlisted as finalists for several categories in the...
Dorset House Celebrates Finalist Nominations at the National Care Awards 2024
Dorset House in Droitwich, an award-winning care home, is delighted to announce that they have been named finalists in several categories at the prestigious National Care Awards 2024. These esteemed awards honour excellence in the care sector, recognising those who go...
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Chamber Q4 Economic Indicator now open
How has this quarter been for your business? Let us know by taking part in the Chamber’s latest Economic Indicator for Quarter 4 2020. By taking part, your business will be entered into a prize draw to win a Christmas hamper worth £110! The indicator allows you to...
Furlough Scheme Extended and Further Economic Support announced
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended for a month with employees receiving 80% of their current salary for hours not worked and further economic support announced.
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UK jobs market shows resiliency as exit out of lockdown continues
The latest figures released by the Office for National statistics suggest the jobs market has been broadly stable in recent months, with signs of recovery. The number of payroll employees has increased for the fifth consecutive month, but still remains 772,000 below...
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UK jobs market shows resiliency as exit out of lockdown continues
The latest figures released by the Office for National statistics suggest the jobs market has been broadly stable in recent months, with signs of recovery. The number of payroll employees has increased for the fifth consecutive month, but still remains 772,000 below...
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Patron Member Hewett Recruitment sign Armed Forces Covenant
As a forces-friendly employer, Hewett Recruitment formally pledged their support to the wider armed forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant back in November, on Remembrance Day. The Armed Forces Covenant represents a promise by the nation ensuring that...
BREAKING: Tier review – what does this mean for the two counties?
Today (17 December 2020), Health Secretary Matt Hancock has addressed the Commons to announce the latest changes to the tiered system. Following a review of coronavirus cases, Herefordshire will now be moved from tier 2 down into tier 1. Bristol and North Somerset are...
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NMITE announces Hereford based Oakwrights winner of design competition
New Model Institute for Technology and Engineering (NMITE), which is working towards transforming engineering higher education, has announced Hereford-based, oak-framed building specialists, Oakwrights as the winner of its competition to help create the designs for...
TPG DisableAids offer to Chamber Members
Anyone with a desire to do so can set out to sell products to the elderly and disabled with no formal training or awareness of the damage that could be caused by prescribing or selling the wrong product. Legislation is a slow moving sledge hammer that is probably too...
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Celebrating Excellence Coacto’s Triple Shortlisting at the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards
We are thrilled to announce that Coacto has been shortlisted for not one, not two, but three prestigious awards at the SoGlos Gloucestershire Business Awards! Our nominations include Cyber Business of the Year, Micro Business of the Year, and the Customer Excellence...
New Charitable Fund for Worcestershire Launches
Worcestershire Community Foundation in partnership with Worcestershire County Council are launching a new £200,000 funding programme to support local communities through small grants, positively impacting all areas of the county. The Strengthening Worcestershire Fund...
Inflation at Target Raises Rate Cut Hopes
Responding to the latest inflation data published by ONS, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s data showing CPI easing to the Bank of England’s 2% target, is a further sign that the UK is exiting the inflation crisis...
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Awards Winners 2024!
Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council, the Awards celebrate firms across the two counties and are a fantastic way to raise awareness of local business success. The Chamber would like to say a huge thank you to each and every business who...
Wyevale Nurseries Duo Rewarded for 80 Years of Service Between Them
TWO members of the team from Wyevale Nurseries in Hereford have been rewarded this month after notching up 80 years of service between them at the UK’s leading commercial grower (June 2024). Tractor Driver, Russell Crump, who joined aged 16, has marked 50 years of...
Dorset House Care Home Hosts a Joyous Celebration for Blue Giraffe Childcare’s 15th Anniversary
Dorset House Nursing Home was delighted to host a memorable event in honour of Blue Giraffe Childcare’s 15th anniversary. The celebration, filled with entertainment, laughter, and community spirit, was held on the beautiful grounds of Dorset House, with...
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