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Planning System Putting the Brakes on Growth
Economic growth is still being constrained by a planning system in England that is ‘too slow, under resourced and unpredictable’, according to a new British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) report. The report, Planning for Business and Growth, says that while recent...
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Planning System Putting the Brakes on Growth
Economic growth is still being constrained by a planning system in England that is ‘too slow, under resourced and unpredictable’, according to a new British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) report. The report, Planning for Business and Growth, says that while recent...
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ISO QSL Welcomes Two New Team Members
ISO Quality Services (ISO QSL) are pleased to welcome two new starters to its growing team. Edward Phipps Castro joins as Finance Assistant, while Eleanor Tustin takes on the role as Client Care Advisor. Edward discovered his passion for finances whilst completing...
Do you want to be a Trustee?
Many of you will know of St George’s Hall as a successful community Hall, café, cinema, and music venue in Bewdley. We are now looking to recruit new trustees to add to our team to help shape the Hall’s future direction. It’s a voluntary role needing enthusiasm,...
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The Big Give Christmas Challenge: Engineering life-changing bursaries
NMITE has been selected to participate in the Big Give Christmas Challenge, the UK’s largest match funding campaign. Between the 29 November and the 6 December 2022, NMITE will be raising money to provide life-changing bursaries to students from Herefordshire joining...
New podcast called Family Law Uncovered launched by Thursfields Solicitors
Leading Midlands law firm Thursfields Solicitors has launched a new podcast series focusing on family law, hosted by its own legal experts. Family Law Uncovered will be discussing everything from separation to divorce, including subjects such as mediation, family...
Chamber News
£12 million new Hereford care community project creates 120 jobs
A new £12 million community care project on the site of Herefordshire Council’s former headquarters is nearing completion creating 120 new jobs. Dormy Care Communities is due to open its luxury 70-bed care home – Brockington House – off Hafod Road in Hereford in May....
BCC: Businesses ‘hung out to dry’ without answers in event of unwanted ‘no deal’
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has today published a list of twenty critical questions that remain unanswered for business in the unwelcome event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on March 29. With less than 50 days to go until the UK is scheduled to...
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BCC/DHL: Give UK businesses the confidence they need to trade internationally
Many UK exporters are treading water at a time of deep uncertainty, according to the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL. The survey of 3,400 exporters found nearly two-thirds (63%) of...
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BCC/DHL: Give UK businesses the confidence they need to trade internationally
Many UK exporters are treading water at a time of deep uncertainty, according to the latest Quarterly International Trade Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce, in partnership with DHL. The survey of 3,400 exporters found nearly two-thirds (63%) of...
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320 people attend Worcestershire Apprenticeships Awards 2019 Final
28 of the county’s best apprentices, apprenticeship employers, careers leads, schools and training providers were celebrated in front of 320 people at Treetops Pavilion, West Midlands Safari Park on Thursday 14 November. The event ended with the announcement of the...
Fellowship awarded to popular local businessman and Chair of WLEP
As part of this year’s graduation ceremonies, Mark Stansfeld, local entrepreneur and Chair of the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership (WLEP), was named a Fellow of the University of Worcester following his outstanding work and over 30 years’ experience in his...
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Meet the Rural & Business Crime Team
Pc Nigel Bolton, Pc Pete Meredith and Rural & Business Crime Officer (RABO) Mick Simpson work across South Worcestershire, as part of a larger dedicated problem solving team and are supported by Special Constables, police volunteers and members of the public. If...
GA names industry expert, David Watkins, Chairman of the Board
With nearly four decades of galvanizing industry experience, Galvanizers Association decides David Watkins, the current Managing Director of Hereford Galvanizers, has the vision to lead their membership through the current economic environment and help position...
Herefordshire businesses make forces pledge at jobs fair
A pledge to support service veterans as they make their way in civilian life was signed by a host of employers at a jobs fair in Hereford. Seven businesses signed the Armed Forces Covenant during the jobs fair at The Green Dragon Hotel, which was hosted by supported...
Top tips to help your business use less energy this Autumn
With energy bills in the news, businesses of all sizes are keeping a close eye on how much they’re using day to day. We know that small business owners are working flat out to keep their business running and might not think they have the time – or brain space...
Business Resilience – Take Steps To Increase Yours With The Cyber Quarter!
The Cyber Quarter is hosting a business resilience programme, to demonstrate how you can use cyber security to strengthen your business resilience and profitability, part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). An interactive networking session is...
New space saving sheds ideal for the smaller garden
The Posh Shed Company has launched a new range specifically designed for homes where garden space is limited. The ‘Back To The Wall’ range is purpose designed for smaller gardens, backyards or courtyard areas with perimeter fencing. The sheds are effectively half the...
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