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The Spire Appeal Project at St John’s Church, Bromsgrove: Restoration Works Begin
Friends of St John’s is excited to announce that the much-anticipated restoration works to the church’s iconic spire have officially begun. This marks the start of the Spire Appeal Project, a restoration project made possible with support from The National Lottery...
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The Spire Appeal Project at St John’s Church, Bromsgrove: Restoration Works Begin
Friends of St John’s is excited to announce that the much-anticipated restoration works to the church’s iconic spire have officially begun. This marks the start of the Spire Appeal Project, a restoration project made possible with support from The National Lottery...
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Fuel Your Morning with the Primrose Hospice’s Business Breakfast
Primrose Hospice would love to invite their community to their upcoming Business Breakfast on Wednesday 19th February. They will be joined by Nigel Watson, a local motivational speaker and endurance athlete, who will speak about his endurance challenges. Nigel is...
Brockencote Hall Lands Green Tourism Accolade Amid Net Zero Ambitions
A boutique Kidderminster hotel has landed a world-leading certification for its green credentials after a bumper year of sustainability successes – as it strives to become net zero by 2040. The four red star Brockencote Hall Hotel has been recognised by Green Tourism...
Patron & Strategic News
Leading property consultancy announces five promotions in Worcester
A leading property consultancy has announced five promotions at its Worcester office following a strong period of success for the firm. Fisher German has promoted both Charlotte Watson and Sean Moran to associates and Agatha Hazelgrove, Rory Garside and Sophie Kelly...
University Donates Linen Supplies to Hospitals in Ukraine
Around 300 sets of bed linen have been sent from accommodation at the University of Worcester to hospitals in war affected regions of Ukraine. The duvet covers, pillowcases and bed sheets, weighing more than half a tonne, were taken by van to the Kharkiv and Donetsk...
Chamber News
Herefordshire and Worcestershire to ‘Level Up’ with Government Funding Announced
Almost £40 million of funding from the government’s £2.1bn Levelling Up fund will be granted to projects in Herefordshire and Worcestershire, it was announced today (19 January 2023). Over 100 projects from across the UK have been awarded funding from Round 2 of the...
What is an LSIP?
What is an LSIP? Further to the Government’s Skills for Jobs White Paper (January 2021), Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIPs) were created to put employers more firmly at the heart of the skills system to help ensure businesses and people have the skills they need to...
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Herefordshire Cobb Amos – Local, independent agent with years of experience whose goal is to get you moved in good time and at the right price. Denney King Consultants Ltd – Denney King is a niche legal practice advising on all aspects of family, property...
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Herefordshire Cobb Amos – Local, independent agent with years of experience whose goal is to get you moved in good time and at the right price. Denney King Consultants Ltd – Denney King is a niche legal practice advising on all aspects of family, property...
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A quarter of Britain’s licensed premises still to reopen after lockdown
New research from CGA and AlixPartners has revealed that 23.7% of Britain’s restaurants, pubs, bars and other licensed premises have yet to reopen despite the return of inside service. The snapshot data found just under 25,000 venues are still shut, with similar...
Government call on small businesses to lead the charge to net zero
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng launched the ‘Together for our Planet’ campaign on Friday 28 May. The campaign encourages small businesses to pledge to cut their emissions to net zero by 2050 or sooner, while helping them...
Skills News
Worcestershire chosen to have another Careers Hub supporting Middle Schools to create our future workforce
Worcestershire has been selected as part of a new wave of Careers Hubs launched across the UK. The Careers and Enterprise Company announced on Tuesday 23 June that Worcestershire has been chosen in the new wave 3 careers hubs. Currently the county secured a Wave 1...
Apprenticeships go from strength to strength during COVID Lockdown
In the new COVID-world there are some inspiring stories of organisations who have successfully adapted their business models to the current challenges for Apprenticeships under COVID-19. ‘Keeping learners learning’ has been the mantra of the entire team at...
Charity News
Santa numbers on the rise ahead of festive St Michael’s Hospice run
Shoppers in Hereford this Christmas will be greeted by a sea of Santas as a popular festive run returns. A flurry of bookings for the St Michael’s Hospice Santa Run on Sunday 18th December means just a handful of places remain. The annual run is organised by St...
Wear A Christmas Hat Day 2022 for Brain Tumour Research
‘Tis the season to help find a cure! Businesses can now register for Brain Tumour Research’s ‘Wear A Christmas Hat Day’. Businesses are encouraged to help raise awareness and raise funds by wearing a festive hat on Friday 16th December....
Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey Now Open
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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Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Survey Now Open
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...
Worcestershire News
Business Support Programme Set to Continue to Help Local Businesses
The Worcestershire Growth Hub is pleased to announce that its Professional Business Advisors programme will continue for a fourth wave. The Professional Business Advisors is a free programme offering 1-2-1 specialist advice, guidance or services to...
Business Expo Returns!
The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce Business Expo is back. This highly anticipated bi-annual event returns for its 14th year on the 12th October 2023, at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern. In partnership with Hewett Recruitment the Expo is...
Herefordshire News
Herefordshire Council Sets Out Comprehensive Vision for Future of Hereford
A draft masterplan for Hereford has been published which provides a future blueprint for making the city an even better place to live, work, visit and study. The draft plan, which has been published following recent initial public engagement, sets out a vision to...
Rotherwood Healthcare Breaks Ground on Colwall Care Home
Rotherwood Healthcare holds groundbreaking ceremony as it begins construction on its 60-bed care home development in the village of Colwall, on the border of Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Officially named ‘Colwall Care Home’, the home has been designed by Lawrence...
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University Estates Team Shortlisted for National Award
The University of Worcester’s Estates team has been shortlisted for a prestigious award for its work to create an outstanding new facility for health and medical education. The Elizabeth Garrett Anderson building opened in April 2023 and is home to the University’s...
Worcestershire Law Firm Welcomes Latest Cohort of Trainees
Worcestershire law firm mfg Solicitors has welcomed its 2024 trainee cohort as it adds the latest talent to its team. Joining the firm as new trainees from 2 September are Oscar McCracken, Emily Flory, Katie Johnson, Emily Stancer and Lauren Collins. All five have...
Hampton Grange & Gwen Walford Care Homes Become Donation Station for Midlands Air Ambulance Charity
Hampton Grange and Gwen Walford Care Homes in Hereford proudly announce their new partnership with the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (MAAC) as official donation station holders. This collaboration allows the local community to support a vital cause by donating a wide...
Stourbridge Hospice gets Silver Donation
Discover Parks are thrilled to be supporting The Mary Stevens Hospice for September with their monthly donation from the Pearl Lake Silver Anniversary Fund 2024. Nominated by Kath & David Hobbis from Brierley Hill, who’ve been on the North Herefordshire park...
Kidderminster College Skills Bootcamp Helps Martin Iliffie Launch New Career in Health & Social Care
After years of caring for family members, Martin Iliffie decided to turn his personal experience into a professional career. Thanks to the Health & Social Care Careers Bootcamp at Kidderminster College, Martin now works as part of Worcestershire County Council’s...
New Chamber of Commerce Role for Head of Worcester Business School
A senior academic from the University of Worcester has taken on a new leadership role at the Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce. Dr Scott Andrews, Head of Worcester Business School, has been made the Chair of the Worcestershire Council, and Vice...
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