Leeds College Celebrates Most Ever SkillBuild National Finalists
A record number of Leeds College of Building students have been selected for the national final of SkillBuild 2023 – the largest multi-trade skills competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices. Delivered by the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), SkillBuild showcases some of the brightest talent. Highly skilled learners and apprentices go head-to-head to be crowned…
Forget Storm in a Yellow Teacup – Just Essentials by Asda has taken the Gold!
After a whirlwind launch last year, Just Essentials by Asda snapped up the Own Label Brand of The Year award at last week’s Grocer Gold Awards at the Royal Albert Hall. Designed by OurCreative, Just Essentials broke conventional value cues and shook up the category. Reinventing the visual language for opening price point design…
OVER 80% OF YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER VOTERS SAY LOCAL MPS SHOULD BACK GOVERNMENT EFFORTS TO MAKE THE UK NET ZERO
Overwhelming numbers of Yorkshire and the Humber residents, 82% of respondents, believe it is important that their local MP supports the UK Government’s work to make the country Net Zero by 2050. Local residents also want their MP to prioritise protecting and creating jobs in their local area (94%). The polling, run by Focaldata,…
Leeds Beckett University Award Honorary Doctorates to Outstanding Individuals
Leeds Beckett University will award Honorary Doctorates to six distinguished individuals during this summer’s graduation ceremonies, which will take place at the first direct arena in Leeds between 17-21 July. These ceremonies will celebrate the successes of students from the class of 2023 with more than 6000 students graduating this July. Dame Nerys Jefford DBE,…
Bradford business wins two prestigious Garden Centre Association awards
The team at a Bradford garden centre are celebrating after winning two awards at the North East and North West regional Garden Centre Association (GCA) awards that were held at Tingley Garden Centre on 5th July. Tong Garden Centre, part of the Yorkshire Garden Centres (YGC) group, won awards in two categories for the…
Housing association CEO challenges Government to deliver more homes in Bradford
The chief executive of Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has written to Michael Gove questioning why the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) failed to spend almost £2 billion of allocated funding to deliver more affordable homes. In his letter, Lee Bloomfield added: “It is a shame that neither you nor your officials chose…
Digital transformation reaps rewards for Manningham Housing Association
New figures show that Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has significantly increased its digital engagement with customers, project partners and the public over the past 12 months. Its annual digital and communications report, produced by MHA Corporate Project Manager Carolina Padovezi de Oliveira, shows that interactions across a broad spectrum of social media channels reached…
Friday night’s Academy Celebration Dinner saw 18 new faces sign onto our Scholarship system for the 2024 season!
The dinner took place to celebrate the return of our Elite Academy Licence following a lengthy probation period, where we also welcomed the new faces to the club. Bradford Bulls’ Head of Youth Ryan Hunkin said:- “We are delighted to welcome all 18 players into our Scholarship system for the 2023/24 season. All have displayed the right attributes we look…
Leeds City College’s 14+ Academies’ plea for funding as it reaches its 10 year anniversary
Leeds City College’s life-changing alternative provision for school-aged children between the ages of 14 and 16, is urging the government for vital funds as it reaches a milestone anniversary. The 14+ Academies, often described as a ‘lifeline’ for young people, is celebrating 10 years of supporting students who do not fit into mainstream school…
South Leeds adventure attraction launches schools’ rewards days packages
Further to a successful series of Teachers’ Days and Drop-Ins, an adventure play attraction in Leeds is launching three packages for school pupils aged 6 – 14. Developed by a qualified primary and outdoor educational instructor, Gemma Simpson, Duty Manager at Mission Out at Tingley Garden Centre, the packages are the Elevate, Aerial and…
YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY ANNOUNCES CHAIR SUCCESSION
Yorkshire Building Society has announced that, after nine years at the mutual, John Heaps will be succeeded by Annemarie Durbin who will join the Board as Chair Designate by the end of the year. Annemarie is currently Chair at Cater Allen Private Bank and a non-executive director and chair of remuneration committee on the…
West Yorkshire business joins forces with university to revolutionise water monitoring
Leeds Beckett University has joined forces with Aquatrust Water and Ventilation Limited on an innovative new project to create a bespoke remote system to monitor water for Legionella bacteria. Aquatrust are a water hygiene and treatment business employing around 40 staff, based in Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire. They will work with academic experts in water quality,…
Employer Breakfast Targets Green Skills in Construction
Local employers gathered at a recent Leeds College of Building event to learn more about the growing demand for green skills in construction. The employer breakfast welcomed a range of construction stakeholders and focussed on green skills gaps, the College’s training, and exciting opportunities to collaborate. Around 35 guests attended the JAST (Joseph Aspdin Skills Trust) sponsored…
From Income Officer to Apprentice Plumber of the Year
With the country on the brink of an ‘alarming skills shortage’, according to the UK Trade Skills Index, Bradford-based Incommunities is taking matters into their own hands by training the next generation of skilled tradespeople. After a break in apprentice recruitment following Covid, the social and affordable housing provider is in the process of…
Coney Street Riverside backed by York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has publicly pledged its support to Helmsley Group’s Coney Street Riverside masterplan. The leading business support organisation, alongside its influential York & North Yorkshire Property Forum lobby group, have urged York City Council to approve the planning applications submitted by the York-based property specialist for the scheme….
MANAGEMENT BUYOUT AT KEIGHLEY LABORATORIES LIMITED
The executive management team at Keighley Laboratories Limited has completed its acquisition of the company from the existing shareholders. Managed by Debbie and Matthew Mellor, the management buyout (MBO) means that the husband and wife team takes ownership of the business outright. Founded in 1920, Keighley Laboratories provides advanced metallurgy testing, consultancy and chemical analytical…
Eddisons makes trio of promotions in Manchester transport planning team
Property group Eddisons has made three promotions within its 15-strong transport planning and highways design team based in Manchester. Mike Coogan, who joined the team in 2012, has become a director, while Jack Cunningham has been promoted from senior highways technician to senior highways engineer. Recent graduate Genna Woods, who joined Eddisons in 2022,…
Free Careers-Coaching Workshop Seeks New Graduates
Bradford College is taking applications for a free graduate workshop in July to help polish CVs, sharpen interview skills, and plot dream career paths. The three-day ‘Graduates First’ programme is designed to guide recent graduates to their dream roles. The course is ideal for individuals who have recently graduated and are looking for support with career planning…
Accountancy firm announces appointment of new Director
Leading independent York-based accountancy firm Hunter Gee Holroyd is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Director as part of its ongoing growth plans. Hunter Gee Holroyd, which has offices in York, Easingwold and Filey, said James Pullein would begin his new role with immediate effect. James has a wealth of experience advising…
Christeyns gets busy working on their brushstrokes
Staff at hygiene specialist Christeyns took a day out from their busy schedules recently to help renovate St Johns Bowling Church, located close to their own HQ in Bradford. Several members of staff, including Operations Director Justin Kerslake, spent a day adding a fresh coat of paint to the church hall which hosts a…
Another Brazilian contract for C-Kore Subsea Testing Tools on a large subsea construction campaign
C-Kore Systems recently delivered their automated subsea testing tools for a large subsea construction campaign in Brazilian waters. The C-Kore tools will be used to perform the subsea electrical verification of new umbilicals after installation. C-Kore’s subsea testing tools are used by operators and installation contractors around the world on both installation campaigns and fault-finding…
CHEMICAL COMPANY FINDS THE RIGHT FORMULA FOR SCHOOL VISIT
Students from a Keighley primary school have had their science lessons brought to life by the experts at a local chemical company. Pupils at Sutton-in-Craven Community Primary School enjoyed a morning of experiments at chemical specialist, Airedale Group, based in Cross Hills. Chemists in the company’s product development laboratories helped them understand chemical…
Manningham Housing Association tenant is a Housing Hero
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) tenant Salma Khatun has been named Tenant of the Year at the Housing Heroes Awards. The trophy, which “recognises a tenant who has gone the extra mile and demonstrated an innovative approach to helping others,” was handed over at a ceremony in Manchester by BBC News presenter Huw Edwards. Salma, an…
Bradford College Pioneers Virtual NHS Work Experience
Over 80 students at Bradford College have been involved in a unique pilot programme to learn more about the allied health professions that support patients in the NHS. Working with a panel of experts from Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Fast Track to T Level Health students took part in the first virtual ‘Aspiring Allies’ project to…
Bradford graduate celebrates student success with own academy
Azhar Ishfaq says he always knew he wanted to be a teacher. He graduated from the University of Bradford with a 2.1 in biomedical science in 2008 and went on to work for a number of local schools. In 2018, he finally realised his long-held ambition of opening his own academy – Prosper Academy…
Leeds Beckett announces new partnership with Landsec
Leeds Beckett University has partnered with Landsec, one of the UK’s leading real estate companies, to launch two new scholarships for two first-year students this September. These prestigious scholarships will be awarded to two students: one studying BSc Real Estate and Property Management and one studying BA Architecture. The partnership aims to support and empower…
University Centre Leeds launches digital innovation hub
University Centre Leeds, a member of Luminate Education Group, has launched a digital innovation hub to bridge the skills gaps in the region. The £50k facility, funded by the Office for Students (OfS), includes a podcast, video and virtual reality equipment to enhance students’ capabilities and staff practices. The innovation hub will allow students…
Accountancy Apprenticeships on the rise at First Intuition
First Intuition see an increase in mid-year sign-ups for accountancy apprenticeships Historically June’s apprenticeship intake has always been the quietest. However, at First Intuition we are seeing that trend shift. We believe the reason for the increase in mid-year sign ups is employers are actively becoming more flexible in the way they manage their hiring…
DRAX FOUNDATION DONATES £90K TO SUPPORT STEM EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES IN YORKSHIRE AND THE HUMBER
Drax Foundation, which is part of renewable energy company Drax Group, has donated £90,000 to three projects near to Drax Power Station in North Yorkshire. The Foundation supports education and skills development for non-profit organisations and social enterprises in the regions where it operates and runs two grant cycles a year. Today’s announcement is…
New community strategy to improve quality of life and make a difference in Bradford
Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has published a new three-year Community Investment Strategy to build on its award-winning work to support neighbourhoods in Bradford district during and since the pandemic. The 22-page document, Improving Quality of Life and Making a Difference, follows the completion of an in-depth community consultation process which sought the views of…
New florists at Bradford Garden Centre
A Bradford garden centre has extended its offer with the launch of a new florist concession. Tong Garden Centre has added Confettii Girls to its range of concessions which include Edinburgh Woollen Mill, Pavers, Julian Charles, Bon Marche and Maidenhead Aquatics. The Confettii Girls are professional florists Leen Khouder and Michelle Hirst, who…
Helmsley Group marks another successful year after £17m regional investment
Property investment specialist Helmsley Group is celebrating another profitable year for the business, having invested £17m in properties across Yorkshire over the last year on behalf of its client investors. The York-based business, which has reported a year-on-year increase in profits of circa 20% across the Helmsley Group of Companies, has also seen further…
Bradford undergraduates outperform national average in securing highly-skilled jobs, statistics show
New figures show University of Bradford undergraduates are outperforming the national average when it comes to securing employment in highly-skilled jobs. The HESA 2020/21 Graduate Outcomes Survey core data for the University shows that 94% of the University of Bradford’s ‘known and available’* UK-domiciled undergraduates were in employment or further study within 15 months of…
Yorkshire garden centre group first in UK to accredit its own sustainability training
The team at a Bradford-based garden centre group is celebrating after becoming the first garden centre group to accredit its own Carbon Literacy Training. The team at Yorkshire Garden Centres have developed the training programme in conjunction with the award-winning Manchester charity, The Carbon Literacy Project in order to equip its 509 employees with…
Skills for Life
Skills for Life – training schemes for your business 2023 has been a challenging year for business with the cost of living soaring and concerns about a recession at the forefront of minds, but a new poll of SMEs in England from the Skills for Life campaign reveals that SMEs in Yorkshire and the Humber…
Bradford College Named Top Apprenticeship Training Provider in West Yorkshire
Bradford College is celebrating after being declared the top apprenticeship training provider in West Yorkshire together with Bradford Teaching Hospitals. The partnership won the Training Provider/Programme of the Year category at the annual West Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards 2023 – the second consecutive time this has been given to the Bradford College Apprenticeship team. The two organisations were…
Leeds Beckett University climbs 40 places to be ranked 66th in the Complete University Guide
Leeds Beckett University has climbed 40 places in the 2024 Complete University Guide, showing the biggest increase of any institution in the national table. Based on the new 2024 table, Leeds Beckett is now fifth of the ten Yorkshire universities listed – up from ninth in 2023 This is the fourth consecutive year Leeds Beckett…
Helmsley Group demonstrates further high street commitment with Big Tent festival sponsorship
Property investment and development specialist, Helmsley Group, has announced its support of the Big Tent Ideas Festival in York. Taking place on Saturday 17th June, the Big Tent Ideas Festival invites political representatives and prominent names in media, business and academia to take part in a wide range of discussions on subjects including devolution, social…
New research project to create outdoor events industry career guides
Academics at Leeds Beckett University are developing a set of new career guides for people looking to enter – and progress careers in – the outdoor events industry. The outdoor events industry covers a wide range of events including music festivals, agricultural fairs, recreation and leisure events, and some corporate events. The range of jobs…
PIB Insurance Brokers CEO takes on 10km charity walk for MND Research
Leeds, 15th May 2023: PIB Insurance Brokers CEO Steve Redgwell is set to embark on a 10km walk from Headingley Stadium to Leeds to raise money for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research. Steve is an MND sufferer, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Despite his condition, Steve…
Bradford Garden Centre reaches final of regional business award
The team at a Bradford garden centre group is celebrating after reaching the final of a regional business award. Tong Garden Centre has been shortlisted in the Sustainability category in the Bradford Means Business Awards. Tong Garden Centre’s Head of People, Culture & Sustainability, Neil Barwise-Carr, said: “We’re committed to reducing our impact on the…
Bradford College Celebrates Ofsted ‘Good’ for Teacher Training
Teacher training provision at Bradford College has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating after a recent Ofsted inspection – the second highest possible grading. The latest report awarded all areas of Primary, Secondary, and Further Education & Skills teacher training at the College as ‘Good’, including quality, leadership, and management. An Ofsted inspection team of 10…
The Future of Innovation in YOUR business
The Future of Innovation in YOUR business Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:00 – 17:00 BST York Guildhall Coney Street York YO1 9QL For more information and to book your FREE place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-future-of-innovation-in-your-business-tickets-616380780507 Innovation is key for your business to thrive, flourish and grow in uncertain times. Join Enterprise Works to build your competitive…
The University of York Enterprise Awards
The University of York Enterprise Awards Tuesday 4th July from 6.30pm The Merchant Adventurers Hall, York For more information and to book your place: https://www.york.ac.uk/enterprise-works/university-of-york-enterprise-awards/ Apply now! Introducing The University of York Enterprise Awards: honouring the region’s top-tier talent. There’s never been a more exciting time to invest, start and grow a business in York…
Travel Students Fly High with Takeover of Great Victoria Hotel
A group of lucky Bradford College students rose to the challenge of taking over a grand local hotel for a day. Level 3 learners from Travel, Aviation, Hospitality & Events were mentored by industry professionals from Monday to Thursday, taking on board all there is to know about running a successful hotel. As part of this, students…
Emergency Services Day
Our upcoming clash with London Broncos will form part of our ‘Emergency Services Day’ – with ALL Emergency Services Staff able to attend for FREE! In partnership with Calderdale SmartMove, West Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Fire Service and the Yorkshire Ambulance Service, we are bringing an Emergency Services celebration to Odsal Stadium on Sunday…
Heating homes using infrared systems – new research to inform Government’s Net Zero mission
Energy experts at Leeds Beckett University are leading a new project to investigate the benefits of using infrared heating systems in homes. The research will inform the UK Government in their mission to achieve Net Zero by 2050. The research will gather wider data on the effectiveness of different types of infrared heating, to…
Newly qualified solicitor embraces new role within highly regarded property team
A graduate who couldn’t speak English when she arrived from her native Poland at the age of 12 has now qualified as a solicitor with leading law firm Rollits LLP. The firm has strengthened its commercial property team with the addition of Zaneta Andraszczyk who was admitted as a Solicitor in March after completing her…