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County Council launches new Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy
Worcestershire County Council has published its new Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Strategy, setting out plans to expand access to charging facilities across the county. The strategy follows a countywide engagement exercise where residents and...
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County Council launches new Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy
Worcestershire County Council has published its new Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) Strategy, setting out plans to expand access to charging facilities across the county. The strategy follows a countywide engagement exercise where residents and...
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Herefordshire Ludlow and North Shropshire College Students Visit Thailand on Global Citizenship Programme
A group of students from Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College recently returned from an unforgettable two-week Global Citizenship Programme in Thailand, where they made a real difference to local communities whilst developing valuable skills for their...
Severn Valley Railway to progress its restructure plans
The Severn Valley Railway has confirmed its intention to progress with ‘One Railway’, the radical organisational restructure that it announced in December 2024. This follows a period of intensive consultation with shareholders of the train operating company, Severn...
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Worcestershire law firm welcomes latest cohort of trainees
Leading Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has welcomed its latest group of trainees as it continues to build for the future. Joining the firm as first year trainees are quintet Lucy Palmer, Florence Fisher, Molly Batten, Rachel Pick and Sufyaan Aslim. The five...
EBC Group to Host Critical Cybersecurity Event with Star Speaker Andy Gomarsall
EBC Group, one of the UK’s leading managed IT service providers, is set to host a pivotal cybersecurity event on 13th October at the BT Building, Three Snowhill, Birmingham. In addition to a roster of expert speakers, attendees will have the unique opportunity to hear...
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‘Coronaphobia’; Is there a fear pandemic in your workforce?
Dawn Hardman, Director of HR, Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce As many businesses are beginning to take the first tentative steps towards returning to the workplace, we are all being faced with challenges that are new to us. As...
Get your business prepared with Governments ‘Let’s Get Going’ campaign
In preparation for Britain leaving the EU, the Government have launched their ‘Let’s Get Going’ campaign to support businesses in preparing.
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Businesses need flexible financial support to recover from pandemic
Results from a BCC poll, conducted in partnership with banking group TSB, reveals that many firms have taken on debt during the pandemic and require flexible repayment solutions to rebuild their revenues and avoid an unsustainable debt crisis. Those who haven’t taken...
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Businesses need flexible financial support to recover from pandemic
Results from a BCC poll, conducted in partnership with banking group TSB, reveals that many firms have taken on debt during the pandemic and require flexible repayment solutions to rebuild their revenues and avoid an unsustainable debt crisis. Those who haven’t taken...
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BetaDen marks second anniversairy with investment landmark
BetaDen – the commercial technology accelerator based at Malvern Hills Science Park – is celebrating its second anniversary with the news that cohort founders have secured over £250,000 investment since its inception. Unlike other accelerators, which mainly work with...
New walking and cycling bridge moved into place over Hams Way
A brand new walking and cycling bridge was lifted into place earlier this month over a section of Worcester’s Southern Link Road. The bridge, which replaces the current pedestrian crossing, now sits proudly over Hams Way and once complete, will allow improved crossing...
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Wyevale Nurseries sponsors Tatton’s ‘Sensory Long Border’ designs
WYEVALE Nurseries in Hereford is sponsoring five of the ‘Sensory Long Border’ designs at the Royal Horticultural Society’s (RHS) Flower Show at Tatton Park this year (July 19-23, 2023). Many of the designs have been put together by final year Landscape Architect...
Worcestershire FE students celebrated in award ceremony
Further Education students from Pershore College and Evesham New College have had their achievements celebrated in a special annual award ceremony. More than 100 guests including proud family members, guardians and staff joined together at Pershore College as students...
Chair’s Report
I would like to reflect on the efforts that the Chamber makes to support our members in the field of International Trade. While only 10% in total of UK business export, 60% of Chamber members operate in global markets – making the local Chambers and the British...
Three quarters of firms offer flexible working – but significant sectoral disparities exist
According to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) Insight Unit, the vast majority (76%) of businesses surveyed say they offer flexible working to their employees. The research has been released by the BCC ahead of the Lords’ third reading of the...
FUNDING FOR MALVERN TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS SECURES DEVELOPMENT TO ‘MASTER THE MIDDLE MARKET’ OF SMART IN-HOME ENTERTAINMENT DEVICES
HD Connectivity Ltd, an award-winning smart home electronics company trading as HDANYWHERE in Malvern is challenging the US market with its universal control platform, uControl™, which provides a more affordable smart home offering compared to the main players in the...
Thursfields celebrates promotions
Leading Midlands law firm, Thursfields Solicitors, announces 5 senior promotions in recognition of their colleagues’ dedication and client focus. The new Associate Directors are Simon Hocking in the Commercial Litigation Team, Emma Hughes in the Commercial Real Estate...
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