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Ian Stirzaker wins Lifetime Achievement Award at Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2026
We are delighted to announce that Ian Stirzaker, SME Solicitors’ former Senior Partner, has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2026. The award recognises more than 35 years of legal experience, business leadership and service...
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Ian Stirzaker wins Lifetime Achievement Award at Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2026
We are delighted to announce that Ian Stirzaker, SME Solicitors’ former Senior Partner, has won the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2026. The award recognises more than 35 years of legal experience, business leadership and service...
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Law firm announces Birmingham Children’s Hospital as it’s charity of the year
A leading Worcestershire law firm has announced Birmingham Children’s Hospital as its charity of the year and will spend the next 12 months raising vital funds for them. Law firm mfg Solicitors, which has offices across Worcestershire, Shropshire, Birmingham and...
Elston HR Welcomes Claire Kerins-Mills to the Consultancy Team
Elston HR is delighted to welcome Claire Kerins-Mills as the newest member of its growing consultancy team. Claire joins as a Senior HR Consultant, bringing a wealth of experience from the hospitality sector, where she has spent many years leading and supporting...
Patron & Strategic News
Health and Social Care Professionals Celebrated at Annual University Awards
Health and social care professionals who go above and beyond to support University of Worcester students on placement have been honoured at the University’s annual Excellence in Practice Learning Awards. The 2026 ceremony brought together practice supervisors,...
£7,500 Raised for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity at ISO Quality Services Ltd Golf Day
ISO Quality Services is delighted to announce the success of its annual Charity Golf Day, raising an impressive £7,500 in support of Midlands Air Ambulance Charity – a lifesaving emergency service the company has proudly supported for many years. Held at Bransford...
Chamber News
Welcome new Members!
The warmest welcome to our newest Members: Badger Damper – Badger Damper Limited are considered one of the leading damper manufacturers worldwide. Badger Damper supplies global markets from its production facility in the heart of England. Capital Resolve –...
Quarterly Economic Survey Now Live for Q1 2024
Our latest Quarterly Economic Survey is now open. Click here to take part. Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce represent the views of our members to national government, ensuring that the business case drives government policy. A great benefit of...
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Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! A Plan Insurance – A-Plan provide “car, home, van” and a range of other insurance services. They are passionate about client service, and believe that the best way to support you and deliver real...
Welcome new Members!
We would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest Members! A Plan Insurance – A-Plan provide “car, home, van” and a range of other insurance services. They are passionate about client service, and believe that the best way to support you and deliver real...
Policy News
BCC Reacts to Chancellor’s Speech
Shevaun Haviland, Director General of the BCC, said: “It was encouraging to hear the Chancellor recognising the huge potential of British business to grow the economy and her ambition to make that happen. “Today’s speech has set the scene for her first budget which...
Upcoming Budget: How Potential Changes Could Impact You
The forthcoming Autumn Budget, scheduled for 30th October 2024, looks likely to bring significant changes that could affect many people. While the full details are clearly not yet known, and we do not have a crystal ball to predict the future, several predictions and...
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Epic fundraising relay to raise money for Acorn’s Children’s Hospice
Professionals from the Worcester office of a leading property consultancy will be embarking on an epic fundraising relay to raise money for a children’s hospice with a shop in the city. Fisher German, which has an office at Global House, is marking its 25th...
Hewett Recruitment Announces New Charity Partnership with ONSIDE
Hewett Recruitment is pleased to announce a new charitable partnership with ONSIDE, a Worcester based charity, for the next two years. This collaboration reflects our commitment to supporting people in the local community who are experiencing disadvantage,...
New Plan Needed As Fresh Tariff Pain Hits
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging the government to adopt its six-point plan to support UK exporters as the US President’s new 15 per cent tariff kicks in. Thousands of British businesses are expected to be worse off as they see the tariff paid on their...
BCC News
New Plan Needed As Fresh Tariff Pain Hits
The British Chambers of Commerce is urging the government to adopt its six-point plan to support UK exporters as the US President’s new 15 per cent tariff kicks in. Thousands of British businesses are expected to be worse off as they see the tariff paid on their...
Worcestershire News
A warm welcome to Holistic HR who have joined the chamber
Holistic HR – Independant HR services, focusing on running bullying and banter workshops, as well as other training sessions related to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We also support businesses with their HR needs on a retainer basis, or for ad-hoc projects....
Marches LEP’s Record of Success Detailed in New Annual Report
The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership today published its annual report – detailing the key successes the organisation has helped drive over the last 12 months. The LEP – which covers Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin – says it has continued to...
Herefordshire News
Leominster and Hereford Fairs to return to the County’s streets this spring
Showmen and women from around the country will make their way to Leominster and Hereford for the well visited and popular Mayfairs. The streets come alive during each three-day festival as thousands flock into the town and city centre, including from other counties,...
Wild Edric Media working with Sky TV
Herefordshire based video production agency Wild Edric Media announce their further expansion into creating TV adverts for small to medium businesses to promote their products and services. The company are working with AdSmart from Sky, which offers audience-targeted...
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Worcestershire based speaker coach celebrates shortlisting success at The Speaker Awards 2026
Dave James, a trailblazing speaker coach from Bromsgrove, has earned a coveted spot as a shortlistee for the TEDx of the Year category at the Speaker Awards 2026. Professional speakers play an essential role in shaping ideas, shifting perspectives, and driving...
Ballards raises £10,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association
Worcester based Ballards, together with sister companies Four Squared Recruitment, Cubed Tax and CreativeFolks, has raised £10,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MND Association), the group’s chosen charity for 2025/26. The partnership was personal...
Sutcliffe becomes a new BIBA Accredited Cyber Insurance Broker (ACIB)
Sutcliffe & Co has become a BIBA Accredited Cyber Insurance Broker (ACIB), featuring in the new BIBA Cyber Insurance Broker Directory, which launched at the BIBA Conference 2026 on Wednesday 13th May to help protect UK businesses via specialist accredited BIBA...
Hive Events to Challenge Stereotypes and Share Lived Experiences of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller Communities
A series of events at Worcester’s Hive Library will celebrate Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller History Month this June, highlighting lived experiences and tackling discrimination. Three free talks have been organised by Dr Peter Unwin, Principal Lecturer in Social Work at...
Wasp Season in Herefordshire 2026: What You Need to Know
As temperatures begin to rise across Herefordshire, wasp season is now underway. Every year, residents and businesses see a noticeable increase in wasp activity from late spring through summer, and 2026 is expected to follow this familiar pattern. Understanding how...
Welcome New Members | May 2026
A warm welcome to our newest members who joined us throughout May: WHC Hire Services Ltd – A provider of tool, plant, and equipment hire services for construction and trade projects. WH Integrated Solutions Ltd – A facilities management company providing operational...
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