The Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership has welcomed a brand new appointment to their Board of Directors and their Visitor Economy Board, strengthening their influence and direction within the sector in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Jo Hardy, Business Operations Manager at Hardy’s Farm Ltd, was appointed
Food and drink businesses in Hull city centre have welcomed the launch of a new guide designed to help the sector bounce back after the ravages of Covid-19. The booklet is published as a collaboration between Visit Hull and HullBID
Employment start-up Jobs 22 and local partners engage 800 employment coaches to run £200 million Restart Scheme over four years to support over 111,000 jobseekers across Bedfordshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Staffordshire, North Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and Warwickshire Today Jobs 22 announces its
Two of the region’s major charities breathed a sigh of relief as businesses provided a fundraising boost by taking to the golf course for the first time in nearly two years. Dove House Hospice and Muscular Dystrophy UK expect to
A Doncaster-based entrepreneur, who secured a significant contract to deliver ground-breaking research into laser technology and its use in the energy industry, has secured a six-figure cash injection from alternative lending provider Finance For Enterprise. Experienced engineer Peter Brown launched
Licensees of two city centre pubs are taking centre stage to bring an array of top tipples to Hull with the inaugural Theatre Quarter Beer and Cider Festival. Tony Garrett, landlord of the Hop & Vine basement bar in Albion
A café which captured the flavour and humour of Hull when it opened nearly seven years ago is putting smiles back on faces as it emerges from the restrictions of Covid-19. Coffee31 even added a “Sweet Caroline” ban to the
A total of £5m in extra funding is to be spent on council projects to benefit residents in the East Riding, in the wake of the coronavirus. The cash comes from East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s General Fund Reserve, money
A consortium, led by the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), has secured £22.6m funding for a 5-year innovation initiative, the first for the Advanced Machinery & Productivity Institute (AMPI), which will be based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. This funding has been provided
After 4 years at the helm, David Everatt is handing over the chairman reins to partner Mike Beckett. David Everatt has served his 4 year term as Chairman of Forrester Boyd, one of the largest and progressive accountancy firms in
In association with bus operators Stagecoach, East Riding of Yorkshire Council have issued an update for passengers on the Bridlington Park and Ride service, with effect from Monday, 19 July. Passengers can be reassured that enhanced cleaning of the buses
East Yorkshire’s leading rugby union club has thanked sponsors who have stepped up to develop the game across the region by helping to fund the appointment of a key figure who will combine duties as head coach with a programme
North East Lincolnshire Council have launched a new Digital Boost Grant through the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) scheme for businesses who would benefit from support to diversify, increase productivity, or improve existing digital systems. Priority will be given to businesses who are
Lincolnshire and Humber based independent financial services firm Forrester Boyd Wealth Management has enhanced its commitment to supporting vulnerable clients through the adoption of the Financial Vulnerability Charter. Launched in January 2021by the Personal Finance Society, a Financial Vulnerability Taskforce
South Yorkshire’s Chambers of Commerce have come together to lead a successful bid that could transform skills supply, employment prospects, and business productivity across the region. The South Yorkshire LSIP Trailblazer will be led by Doncaster Chamber working alongside Sheffield,
Competition winners will receive £2000 to support their eco journey. Students across the region are being urged to play their part in helping save the planet by getting involved in a new competition to find sustainable climate change solutions. Children
SeAH Wind Ltd. confirmed its 260 million GBP total investment commitment over the next 3 years to establish a monopile manufacturing facility in the UK. SeAH Wind, a UK-based subsidiary of SeAH Steel Holdings, was established this February to enter
Christmas has come early for a Hull bakery which produces over a million festive cakes and puddings each year after calling on help from NPIF – BEF & FFE Microfinance and Finance For Enterprise to secure the vital funds needed
Following a tough quarter one for firms in the Humber, the second quarter of 2021 has seen a marked turnaround in fortunes with all the indicators returning to positive territory. Research by the Hull & Humber Chamber of Commerce clearly
Hull-based developer Allenby Commercial is working on the expansion of its Trade Yard concept after buying a new site in the face of rising demand at its previous locations. The company has purchased a brownfield site in Driffield in a
Greater Lincolnshire LEP have published their Annual Delivery Plan, which includes their priorities, impact and game-changers for economic growth and opportunity. Chair of the Greater Lincolnshire LEP Pat Doody says in his foreword: “I am delighted to share our delivery plans
The Waterline Summit is returning as an even bigger and more ambitious event, linking the Humber to the globally critical COP26 climate change conference. The event will be held on 18th-22nd October, 2021 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR EARLY INTEREST
Award-winning PR, marketing and digital agency Shooting Star has signed a big hitter as it continues to grow thanks to increased demand for its services. Maz Davis, who previously headed up the marketing team for UK heritage watch brand Accurist,
The former Police and Crime Commissioner who led the improvement of the Humberside force from one of the worst in the country into one of the best has been appointed to a senior role by a business which specialises in
