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Applications are now open for Community Research Grants at York St John University’s Institute for Social Justice York St John University’s Institute for Social Justice (ISJ) is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the third year of their successful Community Research Grants (CRG) programme. This initiative aims to empower individuals and groups…
Recruitment fair offers support and direct access to jobs
Over 70 recruiting employers, training providers and support services will be offering jobs to residents at The York Jobs and Apprenticeships Fair. The fair will be held at York Barbican on Wednesday 13 March 2024 from 11am-6pm. The event is open to everyone and brings together employment and training opportunities for people of all ages….
Yorkshire garden centre group appoints from within for Centre Manager role
A Bradford headquartered garden centre group has promoted from within to fill the Centre Manager role at one of its six sites. Dave Denton from Cleckheaton has been promoted to centre manager at the long established Bingley Garden Centre at Harden. An experienced retail specialist, Mr. Denton began his career with Yorkshire Garden Centres as…
93.6% York pupils get first choice of Secondary School
Secondary school admission figures for entry in September 2024 reveal that 93.6% per cent of York children have been allocated their first preference of school. Parents who applied online can find out where their child has been allocated a place by logging into their parent portal account today via www.york.gov.uk/SecondarySchoolAdmissions. Parents who made written applications…
South Leeds adventure park reopens for the Easter holidays
An adventure park at a South Leeds garden centre has announced its Easter opening hours. Mission Out at Tingley Garden Centre reopens on 23rd March with the launch of a new children’s annual pass and an adult ‘pay once’ initiative for the 2024 season. Suitable for children aged seven and over, Mission Out is a…
Bulls team up with Bradford Dementia Hub
To mark Dementia Action Week this week, non-profit mental health provider, Community Links, part of the Inspire North group, announces the launch of its new Bradford-based dementia information service. Bradford Dementia Hub will open in July to provide information and advice, supporting local people to manage their condition and live well with dementia. The service…
Trinity Leeds and White Rose re-launch their enterprise initiatives as ‘Made in Yorkshire’, encouraging young people to help shape the future of retail
Trinity Leeds and White Rose shopping centres’ joint enterprise challenge, Made in Yorkshire, launched on Wednesday 28th February, with Oulton Academy and Bruntcliffe Academy taking part. This is the first time that the competition has run in this format, following the two shopping destinations running separate initiatives in the past. The ‘Made in Yorkshire’ challenge invites participants…
York supports LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week
City of York Council’s fostering team and One Adoption North and Humber, the regional adoption agency for York, North Yorkshire and Humber, are showing their support for LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week (4-10 March). This year’s campaign, #DifferentTogether, reinforces the message that people from all backgrounds and sexualities make excellent adopters and foster carers, who…
Introducing… The Bartercard Odsal Stadium!
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce a significant, multi-year stadium naming rights deal with Bartercard UK – the UK’s largest business to business trade exchange! Bartercard is a Global Business to Business Network with 55,000 cardholders, where members of the trade exchange purchase products and services. People have ‘bartered’ for millions of years however Bartercard…
Bradford College cements ambitious plans for transformational campus buildings
Work will begin on several large capital investment projects at Bradford College shortly. Over the last two years, Bradford College has successfully secured nearly £29 million in funding. The considerable investment will enhance, refurbish, and build new aspirational facilities in the heart of Bradford. The projects form part of Bradford College’s ambitious estates strategy. The capital masterplan…
Expedition Yorkshire delivers unforgettable exclusive tours of Yorkshire the north of England and beyond with distinction quality and flair!
Expedition Yorkshire delivers unforgettable exclusive tours of Yorkshire the north of England and beyond with distinction quality and flair! Tour guiding found me, I was working as an actor but Shakespeare wasn’t paying the bills, I wasn’t great at waiting tables but I had a knack for meeting people and showing them round London, I…
Rollits strengthens its family law team with new appointment
Leading York law firm Rollits LLP has strengthened its family law services with the recruitment of an additional Senior Solicitor. Having gained experience with firms across Yorkshire, Lilly Walker joins Alison Benson, Partner and Head of Family, and Senior Solicitor Sarah Wasling in the highly regarded family law team. Lilly decided on a career in…
Blue Badge holders’ second route into footstreets opens one month early
One month ahead of time, Blue Badge holders’ access into the city centre has been fully restored. Holders of valid Blue Badges and their drivers will once again be able to drive into the city centre at any time via Blake Street from 1 March. Access through Goodramgate opened on 4 January 2024. By making…
Bradford Bulls and Bradford College renew partnership
Bradford College and Bradford Bulls Rugby League Club have signed a brand new educational partnership agreement for 2024. The agreement will provide students and staff with stadium tours, hospitality and discounted tickets, together with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, amongst a whole host of exciting opportunities to work together. Both organisations have also…
Yorkshire Garden Centres branches out into North Yorkshire with two additional sites
Bradford-based Yorkshire Garden Centres has announced it is to operate two more sites in Yorkshire. The two Dean’s Garden Centre sites at York and Scarborough will be added to the group that already has sites at Tong, Tingley, Otley and Bingley in West Yorkshire. The Dean’s business dates back to 1968 when they opened the…
Yorkshire Garden Centre Group celebrates the arrival of spring with launch weekend
A Bradford headquartered garden centre group is marking the arrival of spring with a weekend of activities and promotions at its four sites next month. Yorkshire Garden Centres is hosting the spring launch weekend at its sites in Tong, Tingley, Otley and Batley on 9th and 10th March. The theme of the weekend is a…
Help shape Front Street improvements
City of York Council is seeking the views of residents and businesses on new ideas for Front Street in Acomb. In October 2023, £570,000 of UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) money was approved by the council’s Executive for phase 2 improvements to Front Street. The council is now inviting residents, visitors, businesses and other stakeholders…
Make a difference this Great British Spring Clean
City of York Council is appealing to residents, schools, businesses and community groups to get involved in the Great British Spring Clean 2024. This year the ninth annual Great British Spring Clean will take place from 15 -31 March 2024. During the Great British Spring Clean, the council will lend a hand to support anyone…
How your business can support St Gemma’s Hospice and help provide vital care and support to local people in Leeds
St Gemma’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for people with life limiting illnesses. Care is based on a simple idea – that the person is more than the illness. Each of us – sick or well – has unique physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs. St Gemma’s responds to these needs in ways which place…
C-Kore Sales Team expanding in 2024
C-Kore Systems, a UK based company specializing in subsea testing tools, has rounded off an excellent 2023. With a healthy order book for 2024, C-Kore is looking to expand their Sales Team, basing the new staff in Aberdeen, UK. C-Kore Systems has a range of subsea testing tools used globally by operators and contractors on…
Yorkshire Building Society appoints new Chief Finance Officer
Yorkshire Building Society has confirmed Tom Ranger will join as Chief Finance Officer (CFO) later this year. With over 25 years’ experience in financial services, he is currently Group Treasurer at Santander UK plc, a Non-Executive Director of Santander Financial Services plc Board and Senior Officer Santander Financial Services’ Jersey Branch. Susan Allen, chief executive…
Leeds Beckett University and ARC launch building insulation innovations
An Innovate UK-funded partnership with Leeds Beckett University has shaped the future success of Leeds-based ARC Building Solutions – implementing a New Product Development (NPD) department within ARC which has created, developed, and brought to market two new innovative building insulation and fire safety products. ARC – a specialist manufacturer of cavity fire barriers and…
Trio of appointments boosts chemical team
Chemical specialist, Airedale Group, has strengthened its team by filling three new roles, reflecting the company’s growth and its focus on health and safety as a business priority. With the addition of a deputy head of regulatory, human resources manager and marketing executive, the number of people employed by the business has risen to more…
Is it time to introduce the right to disconnect?
By Gillian Reid, Head of Employment, Hethertons Solicitors Disconnecting from work is vital for employee wellbeing and to achieving a healthy, sustainable work-life balance. The Covid-19 pandemic gave rise to a quantum shift in the working practices of millions of workers, blurring the lines between work and home. Working from home on a hybrid or…
Resident feedback brings changes to cashless parking plans
The Executive Member for Economy and Transport has agreed to allow cash payments to continue in two council car parks following strong resident feedback. The decision was made at a public meeting this week (20 February). In July 2023 it was agreed that the council would go out to consultation on plans to move all…
The Fishermen’s Mission Charity grow in Yorkshire
The Yorkshire coastline, is a region with a rich and strong history of fishing. Our reputation in this region is second to none and we are highly respected for the life changing services we provide. As a team at the Fishermen’s Mission we provide welfare and pastoral support for active and retired fishermen as well…
Residents invited to in-person workshops to make York city centre more accessible
To help make York city centre more accessible for all, residents are invited to sign up to a series of in-person, detailed workshops. Blue Badge holders’ access to the city centre reopened on 4 January 2024 and we’ve been gathering feedback on users’ experiences and suggestions for improvement as part of an accessible and inclusive…
Bulls offer unique naming rights opportunity – nine days to go!
Bradford Bulls are offering people and businesses alike the opportunity to put their name to the famous Western Terrace for just £500! Odsal Stadium welcomes over 150,000 visitors a year across various events and by purchasing a ticket, you go into a raffle to sponsor one of the most famous terraces in British Rugby League….
Women in Property announces new National Chair
Dual qualified Surveyor and Planner, Jennifer Winyard from Barratt Homes to take role from 1 March 2024 Women in Property (WiP), the influencing and networking organisation for the property and construction industry, has announced that Jennifer Winyard, from Barratt Homes Yorkshire West, will become its next National Chair. Jennifer, who is Senior Strategic Land & Planning…
Documentary premiere and panel discussion to explore mental health and gaps in the benefits system
The Royal College of Psychiatrists, healthcare professionals, York Mind, and Rachael Maskell MP join filmmaker and bereaved families for York St John University event York St John University is proud to announce the first public screening of the acclaimed documentary Pip, Pop and a Pandemic. Recently shown in Parliament and submitted as evidence to the…
More homes proposed for Council’s low-energy, 100% affordable Ordnance Lane site
A new planning application is proposing an extra 16 low-energy, 100% affordable homes at the Council’s Ordnance Lane site, to be set in even more green space. Following Executive’s decision in November 2023 to build 100% affordable homes off Fulford Road, these zero-carbon in use homes are proposed to increase in number from 85 to…
Leadership transition at Leeds-based Stephenson Personal Care: Jamie Bentley passes the torch to Robert Carr and welcomes Sarah Bradley as Executive Chairman
Stephenson Personal Care (‘Stephenson’), a global leader in personal care and cosmetic ingredients, announces a significant leadership transition as Jamie Bentley, the visionary force behind the Horsforth company’s growth and success, steps back. During his tenure, Jamie fulfilled his aspiration to drive the company’s growth and enhance its intellectual property portfolio and capabilities, opening new…
Bradford Bulls Foundation launches corporate partner packages
As a registered charity, the Bradford Bulls Foundation is on a mission to make a lasting impact on the lives of individuals in Bradford. With a commitment that extends beyond the field, the Foundation utilises sport as a powerful catalyst for positive change. Annually engaging with over 30,000 people face to face, and over 900,000…
National innovation award for AI powered help to cut household food waste
Data scientist from York St John University is on a mission to help us to keep track of what’s in our fridge and cupboards An artificial intelligence expert has won a national innovation award worth £50,000 to further develop a sustainability app that is helping to cut global food waste. Dr Somdip Dey, a Lecturer…
CSI York – Project to boost green construction skills
A new initiative which plans to create new jobs, boost green construction skills and in turn help tackle the climate emergency will be discussed at a meeting next week (20 February). The council, with partners on the Retrofit One Stop Shop York (ROSSY) project, has been awarded £3.37m from Innovate UK to support, promote and…
The Bradford Bulls Foundation 20th birthday heritage lunch
Join us in celebrating a remarkable milestone as The Bradford Bulls Foundation marks its 20th Birthday with a special commemorative “Heritage Lunch” on Monday, 26th of February, starting at 6pm. Prepare for an evening filled with nostalgia and insight as we bring together a distinguished panel of esteemed guests, including Nigel Wood, Mark Sawyer, Richard…
Council Executive to consider undertaking Front Street engagement
At a meeting next week (20 February), the Executive Member for Economy and Transport will be presented with the proposed approach and potential scope of works for Front Street in Acomb, one of York’s key secondary shopping areas. In October 2023, £570,000 of UKSPF funding was allocated to make improvements in Front Street. Since then,…
Bus network progress to be heard at Council Executive
Three important updates on York’s bus network will be presented to City of York Council’s Executive on Tuesday 20 February. The first follows a review of the city’s existing bus network, undertaken by independent consultants Momentum. The results of their report will be used for long-term planning but have also informed some more immediate proposals to…
RMA systems triumph at Bradford College Apprenticeship Games 2024
Building energy experts RMA Systems showcased their brightest talent when they joined Bradford College in marking National Apprenticeship Week 2024. The second-ever Bradford College Apprenticeship Games challenged local partners employing their apprentices to enter a team for a fun day of six challenges. This year, tasks across curriculum specialisms included Beat the Keeper (by Bradford…
York is better by bus this half term
City of York Council is encouraging everyone to travel by bus this half term, and is encouraging families to take up the new, lower and free fares. The new fares, which were first introduced in September 2023, have been extended and updated in time for half term. Each subsidy will run until December 2024, to…
Leeds College of Building overwhelmed by generous construction crafts donation
Teaching staff at Leeds College of Building are elated after receiving eleven articulated trailers of equipment donated by Legal & General. The materials and tools will be used to train the next generation of construction professionals enrolled across the College’s North Street and South Bank Campuses. The donation includes 60 pallets of fire, moisture, and…
New Chief Risk Officer appointed at Yorkshire Building Society
Yorkshire Building Society has appointed Richard Bowles as Chief Risk Officer. Richard will lead the mutual’s compliance, risk and legal teams, ensuring the Society continues to be a well-governed home for members’ savings and mortgages. He joins at a crucial time as the function changes in line with the Society’s continued growth. Richard joins from…
Top marks to York Learning for renewing national quality award
National assessors have given full marks to City of York Council’s learning and training organisation by renewing its nationally-recognised quality mark. The award recognises that support is given to individuals to make learning and work more accessible. It was made following a rigorous inspection involving evaluation by and discussions with learners, employers, partners and staff….
Two new self-build plots available on Dane Avenue
In response to the need for more homes in the city and following the success of Lowfield Green’s six self-build plots which featured on Channel 4’s Grand Designs, City of York Council is offering two new opportunities for self-builders. These plots are to support people to get on the housing ladder by building their own…
York’s hospitality and retail sectors attend first industry forum
Key representatives from York’s retail and hospitality sectors gathered at City of York Council’s West Offices headquarters on Wednesday 7 February for a special industry forum. Attendees welcomed James Sawley, HSBC Corporate Banking’s head of retail and hospitality, who delivered a keynote speech on the challenges and opportunities facing these sectors in the months and…
Photo story: Free School Meals pilot extended to second school
An ambitious scheme to pilot free school meals for children in York has been rolled out to a second school, thanks to donations to the York Community Fund’s York Hungry Minds Appeal. A pilot providing free breakfasts to children at Burton Green Primary School, York, started last week [Monday 29 January] and is already proving…
Digital love letters remind us to cherish the beauty of nature and not have a toxic relationship with the environment
York St John University and the Yorkshire and North East Film Archives mark Valentine’s Day with the online release of their film “Nature Matters” This Valentine’s Day, as the world celebrates love in its many forms, York St John University’s Cinema and Social Justice project, York Business School and the Yorkshire and North East Film…
Bulls expect great things with new partnership
We are delighted to announce an exciting, new partnership with Expect Distribution – that will see the award-winning Distribution company become our official Match Ball sponsor for the 2024 season! Expect Distribution’s Head Office is located just off the M606, minutes from the Bulls’ Odsal Stadium home. They have over 30 years’ experience, meeting the…