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Future secured for popular riverside path thanks to SVR and Highley Parish Council partnership
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that a new way forward has been found to protect the much-loved riverside path that runs along its land between Country Park Halt near Highley and Hampton Loade station. Highley Parish Council (HPC) has agreed to take on...
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Future secured for popular riverside path thanks to SVR and Highley Parish Council partnership
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that a new way forward has been found to protect the much-loved riverside path that runs along its land between Country Park Halt near Highley and Hampton Loade station. Highley Parish Council (HPC) has agreed to take on...
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Future secured for popular riverside path thanks to SVR and Highley Parish Council partnership
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that a new way forward has been found to protect the much-loved riverside path that runs along its land between Country Park Halt near Highley and Hampton Loade station. Highley Parish Council (HPC) has agreed to take on...
Golfers set to tee up for High Sheriff’s charity golf day
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire is set to host his annual golf day, which is expected to raise thousands of pounds for charity. The county’s High Sheriff, Maynard Burton, is hosting a golf event on Thursday 8th October at The Worcestershire Golf Club in Malvern,...
Patron & Strategic News
Promotions across Private Client and Family teams at SME Solicitors
At the beginning of April, SME Solicitors announced several leadership and role changes across the firm. Amanda Piper has become Head of Court of Protection, Probate & Trusts within the Private Client team. Amanda joined the firm in June 2021 and brings more than...
Growing Private Client and Residential Property teams at SME Solicitors
The SME Solicitors team has grown a lot in the last few months. We are thrilled to welcome Lauren Cerri, Sandie Hutchings, Kim Bradley and Jordan Oakes to the team. Lauren Cerri, Solicitor in our Private Client team, joined us in February this year having previously...
Chamber News
Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q2 2026 Report Released
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the release of the Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Report for Q2 2026, supported by Worcestershire County Council. Based on responses from 226 organisations, the survey provides a snapshot...
Winners Revealed at the Chamber Business Awards 2026
The Chamber Business Awards 2026 brought together the very best of business from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire last night for a spectacular evening of celebration, recognition and global-inspired entertainment. Sponsored by Herefordshire Council and...
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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...
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...
Policy News
Brexit Burden Must Be Cut
As Brexit approaches its 10th anniversary, the British Chambers of Commerce says the government must set out a clear plan to ease the burdens it has placed on business. BCC research shows over half of UK exporters (54%) think the current trade deal with the EU is...
Steel Quota Changes – A Step In The Right Direction
Reacting to today’s government announcement of changes to its planned steel tariffs and quotas, William Bain, Head of Trade Policy at the BCC, said: “These amendments are a welcome tilt towards the needs of the UK’s downstream steel users, employing 300,000 people in...
Skills News
Surprise Fall In Unemployment But Threat Remains
Reacting to the latest labour market data from the ONS, Patrick Milnes, Head of People and Work at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “While unemployment has seen a surprise fall to 4.9%, the expectation is that it will rise this year as business...
Skills Planning Vital To Tackle Gen Z Drift
A new report on a pioneering scheme for business-led skills planning in England has identified a pressing need to better engage Generation Z with the workplace. The analysis of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs) found they have engaged thousands of people and...
Charity News
Stronger Together: New Webinar Programme Launches to Support Veterans’ Families and Friends
Combat Stress Learning is proud to launch the Stronger Together Programme, a new series of five live online webinars designed specifically for family members and friends of veterans. Families and loved ones often play a vital role in supporting veterans who may be...
Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust Marks 10 Years of Impact Supporting Families Across the UK
June 22nd marks ten years since the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust was registered as a charity. Following a move to a larger office in November and supported by a growing team of staff and volunteers, the Grace Kelly Childhood Cancer Trust continues to expand its...
Brexit Burden Must Be Cut
As Brexit approaches its 10th anniversary, the British Chambers of Commerce says the government must set out a clear plan to ease the burdens it has placed on business. BCC research shows over half of UK exporters (54%) think the current trade deal with the EU is...
BCC News
Brexit Burden Must Be Cut
As Brexit approaches its 10th anniversary, the British Chambers of Commerce says the government must set out a clear plan to ease the burdens it has placed on business. BCC research shows over half of UK exporters (54%) think the current trade deal with the EU is...
Worcestershire News
Free bus travel for all veterans and serving personnel launching
Veterans and serving armed forces personnel across Worcestershire will soon be able to travel for free on buses. The new scheme provides free travel on the county’s commercial bus network and the Worcestershire on Demand service for veterans and serving personnel who...
WORCESTER STREET SIXES RETURNS TO THE CITY CENTRE THIS JULY
Worcestershire Cricket Foundation is inviting businesses from across the county to take part in Worcester Street Sixes, returning to the heart of the city on Wednesday 15 July 2026. Set across Cathedral Square and Worcester High Street, the event will once again...
Herefordshire News
Hereford Transport Hub reaches 75 per cent completion
Work on Hereford’s new Transport Hub has reached a major milestone, with the project now around 75 per cent complete and on track for an end-of-October opening. The £10 million scheme is part of the Improving Transport in Hereford programme. It will create a modern...
CXCS Wins Business of the Year at National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026
CXCS Wins Business of the Year at National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026 Herefordshire-based business support specialists CXCS are celebrating after being named Business of the Year at the National Women in Agriculture Awards 2026. The award was presented during...
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Future secured for popular riverside path thanks to SVR and Highley Parish Council partnership
The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has announced that a new way forward has been found to protect the much-loved riverside path that runs along its land between Country Park Halt near Highley and Hampton Loade station. Highley Parish Council (HPC) has agreed to take on...
Golfers set to tee up for High Sheriff’s charity golf day
The High Sheriff of Worcestershire is set to host his annual golf day, which is expected to raise thousands of pounds for charity. The county’s High Sheriff, Maynard Burton, is hosting a golf event on Thursday 8th October at The Worcestershire Golf Club in Malvern,...
BBC Recognition for Lee’s Place Volunteers
Community Power are proud to announce that their homeless project Lee’s Place has been named a finalist in the Community Group category of the BBC Hereford & Worcester Make a Difference Awards. The exciting news was delivered in person by Tammy Gooding and...
arrangeMY among first UK travel management companies to achieve new BTA Accreditation
Worcester-based travel and event management company arrangeMY has become one of the first travel management companies in the UK to achieve the new Business Travel Association (BTA) Accreditation Level 1. The accreditation provides an independent benchmark for travel...
Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Q2 2026 Report Released
Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the release of the Quarterly Economic Survey (QES) Report for Q2 2026, supported by Worcestershire County Council. Based on responses from 226 organisations, the survey provides a snapshot...
Could You Be the Next Chair of the Herefordshire Area Council?
We’re looking for an ambitious and passionate business leader to become the next Chair of the Herefordshire Area Council. This is a fantastic opportunity to represent the voice of business across the county, working alongside senior leaders from a wide range of...
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