Latest acquisition boosts AAB Wealth Assets Under Advice to £800 Million
Award-winning chartered financial planning firm, AAB Wealth, has today announced the acquisition of Synergy Financial Planning, based in Bishopbriggs, Central Scotland. Having experienced year-on-year growth since the firm was established in 2011, following this latest acquisition, AAB Wealth will have assets under advice (AUA) in excess of £800 million. The combined team of 37 are…
Council elects new Lord Mayor and confirms new Executive Team
City of York Council has elected the new Lord Mayor of York, and approved its new leadership team at a full council meeting today (23rd May 2024) Councillor Claire Douglas remains as the Leader of the Council and has responsibility for Policy, Strategy and Partnerships. Councillor Pete Kilbane stays as Deputy Leader with executive portfolio…
Melissa Butler joins AWB Charlesworth Solicitors
Melissa Butler has joined AWB Charlesworth Solicitors as paralegal in the Wills, Trusts and Probate department. AWB Charlesworth’s work in this area is growing, and they now have a team of eleven, including five solicitors and a specialist probate and trusts accountant. In turn, the department works closely with other departments in the firm: Residential…
Yorkshire Children’s Charity is named garden centre group’s charity of the year
The Yorkshire Garden Centres (YGC) group has announced that Yorkshire Children’s Charity will be its Charity of the Year for 2024 following a unanimous team vote. Through a series of fund-raising events and collection boxes at the tills, the teams at Yorkshire Garden Centres’ four sites at Tong, Tingley, Otley, and Bingley plus Dean’s of…
A Personal Choice! Lord Mayor of York chosen charities
‘Stroke Association’ Chosen by Lord Mayor as key charity for 2024 – 25 The incoming Lord Mayor of York; Cllr Margaret Wells has chosen her charities for her year in office, the headline charity will be Stroke Association. Both the Lord Mayor Elect and Sheriff Elect Fiona Fitzpatrick are both stoke survivors and know first-hand…
York City-wide Leaders’ Meeting to host new Mayor
When they meet this week, York City Leaders are to be joined by the newly elected Mayor for York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, in his first week in the job. The Mayor has confirmed he will meet key partners from across the city on what will be only his third day in office. City…
Another key hire for law firm: partner joins firm’s nationally renowned shipping & transport practice
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce that Gavin Farquhar has joined its nationally renowned shipping & transport practice as a partner. Gavin – who is dual Scottish and English law qualified – has over 30 years’ broad experience acting nationally and internationally for a range of businesses operating in the…
Teesside Airport secures Eastern Airways as new operator for Aberdeen service
Teesside International Airport has secured an agreement with Eastern Airways as the new operator for flights to Aberdeen. Initially the new daily flights will be the only direct service from the North-East to Aberdeen when they begin on Monday 20th May, operating daily weekdays and Sundays before increasing to twice daily from Monday 9th…
Rollits recruits experienced accountant to support Private Capital team
An experienced accountant who has held senior positions with firms across the region has joined leading law firm Rollits as Trust Administrator to the Private Capital team based at its York office. Clare Stones attended Joseph Rowntree Secondary School in York and then embarked on her career in accountancy, completing her Association of Accounting Technicians…
Yorkshire Building Society welcomes new Chair at Annual General Meeting and donates £25,000 to Fareshare
Yorkshire Building Society welcomed new chair Annemarie Durbin at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Met Hotel in Leeds last week. Members voted overwhelmingly in favour of all resolutions, including the appointment of board members, and in so doing raised £25,000 for FareShare, the mutual’s charity partner. The Society donated 20p for every vote…
AAB’S Restructuring & Recovery team grows to support businesses in challenging times
AAB, the tech-enabled business critical services group, has announced a significant appointment to its Restructuring & Recovery team. Glasgow-based Phil Dunn has joined AAB as Restructuring & Recovery Director, bringing over 20 years restructuring experience within three of the big 4 accounting firms. With Phil’s appointment, the Restructuring & Recovery department now comprises 28 professionals…
SMH appoints new director to leadership team
Leading Yorkshire and Derbyshire based Chartered Accountants, SMH Group, have appointed ACCA qualified Senior Manager, James Salim to Director at their Sheffield office. James will also be appointed as RI of Sutton McGrath Hartley. James qualified in 2016 following a number of years with a large regional practice, joining SMH Group as a Client Manager…
Andrew Jackson welcomes associate to family law team
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP has welcomed Kerri Beaumont as an associate, marking further growth for its highly regarded family law practice. With many years’ family law experience, Kerri’s experience covers all legal aspects concerning relationship breakdown, including financial disputes, child arrangements and divorce. Kerri also has significant experience in advising on disputes…
CISI appoints Hannah Daniel, Chartered MCSI, as new president of the Yorkshire branch committee
The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) is delighted to announce Hannah Daniel, Chartered MCSI, as the new president of the Yorkshire committee. She takes over from Rebecca Keating, Chartered MCSI. Hannah is an investment manager at LGT Wealth Management based in Leeds. She has over eight years of experience in wealth management and…
AAB Group launches ESG division to support businesses build sustainable futures
In line with the global imperative for decarbonisation, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting legislation is ramping up around the world. In the last year ESG reporting changes have been written into EU regulations and will be written into UK regulations over the next three years, impacting a range of businesses from larger companies through…
Sheards Chartered Accountants merges into SMH Group
Huddersfield based Chartered Accountants, Sheards, have merged into the SMH Group, allowing the established firm to offer even more services to their clients, backed by the strength of the Yorkshire and Derbyshire based group. The firm, now named SMH Sheards, continues to operate from their office in Huddersfield, with all the team remaining unchanged. The…
Bradford Bulls Foundation welcomes James Helliwell as new educational officer
The Bradford Bulls Foundation is thrilled to announce the appointment of James Helliwell as its new Educational Officer. With a commitment to community engagement and educational development, Helliwell brings experience and enthusiasm to his new role. Helliwell joins the Foundation after serving as a dedicated casual sports coach, where he showcased his passion for empowering…
Andrew Jackson announces several promotions as firm marks 150th anniversary
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce several promotions across the firm, which this year celebrates its 150th anniversary. Solicitors Yasmin Fenton and Harry Mills (real estate & property), Pippa Heuck (private client) and Grace Moreton (corporate) have been promoted as associates; Rikki Foster becomes a senior solicitor (litigation); and, Benn…
Gareth Robertson joins Walker Sime as UK Director of Quantity Surveying
Leeds-based construction consultancy Walker Sime has announced the appointment of Gareth Robertson as the UK Director of Quantity Surveying. He joins from CBRE where he was Senior Director and Head of Cost Management for the North of England. It was in this role that he led and grew the cost management team over his four-year…
Law firm bolsters top-ranked Private Capital team with senior hire
A lawyer who spent more than 60 years working for the practice his father founded has now made the move to join another firm in the city. Patrick Burstall has been appointed as a Consultant Solicitor in the Private Capital team at Rollits LLP. Burstalls was founded by Bryan Burstall in 1946 and Patrick joined…
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce a major new investor in the form of NIC Services Group.
NIC Services Group are West Yorkshire based and are the largest privately owned provider of Facilities Management Services across the UK. Bulls Chairman Nigel Wood OBE said, “We have been talking to NIC for some time and we are delighted that they have joined the club and the board at this very important time in…
Karl Oxford joins Lloyds Bank Black Business Advisory Committee
Lloyds Banking Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Karl Oxford to its Black Business Advisory Committee (BBAC). Since its inception in December 2020, led by Claudine Reid MBE, the BBAC has provided Lloyds Banking Group with invaluable insights into the challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs in Britain, guiding the development of effective strategies to mitigate barriers….
Rollits adds property specialist to residential team
A property professional who made the switch from an estate agents to a legal career has now completed her move to Rollits LLP. Amber Deas joins the firm’s residential property team as a Paralegal and is based in the York office. Amber lives in Stillington near York and attended Easingwold Secondary School before starting out…
Cym D’Souza joins Manningham Housing Association as Vice Chair
Cym D’Souza has been appointed Vice Chair of Manningham Housing Association (MHA). She previously served as Chief Executive of Manchester-based Arawak Walton Housing Association, stepping down last autumn after almost 25 years in the post. Ms D’Souza is a well-known figure in UK housing having served from 2012-23 as Chair of BME National, the umbrella…
Walker Sime launches new regeneration delivery service
Walker Sime, the Leeds-based multi-disciplinary construction consultancy, has announced the launch of a dedicated Regen Delivery service. The launch of the dedicated service comes in response to the increasing demands for regeneration initiatives, driven by government funding for Levelling Up, Long Term Plan for Towns, Future High Street and Sustainable Transport Settlement Funds. Aimed at…
Blueberry Marketing Solutions empowers British exports with Department for Business & Trade partnership
BRITISH businesses looking to expand their global footprint can expect a significant boost after Blueberry secured a new partnership with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). This latest collaboration will continue to drive the success of the Government’s UK Export Academy, breaking down export barriers and encouraging businesses to explore international markets overseas. Empowering British Businesses…
New partnership a suite deal for the Bulls
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce Cedar Court Hotels Bradford will become the club’s Accommodation Partner of choice – following the formation of an exciting, new partnership. The Cedar Court Hotel Bradford and West Yorkshire Conference and Events Centre, located at the top of the M606 just minutes from the club’s Odsal Stadium home, offers…
Andrew Jackson strengthens private client practice to meet growing demand
Regional law firm Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP announces the appointment of Amy Youngman, who has joined the firm’s highly regarded tax and trusts team as an associate. Amy has over 10 years’ experience advising on wills, trusts, the administration of estates and Lasting Powers of Attorneys (LPAs). As a full member of the global professional…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Andrew Jackson boosts contentious probate team with senior appointment
Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP is delighted to announce the appointment of Mandy Anfield who joins the firm’s contentious probate team as a consultant. With many years’ experience, Mandy has helped many clients across a range of property disputes and contested probate claims throughout her career, with particular expertise in handling disputed wills and inheritance act…
The Bradford Bulls Foundation partners with Morrisons Foundation and BEAP
The Bradford Bulls Foundation is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the Morrisons Foundation and BEAP Community Partnership to introduce rugby to South Asian communities within Bradford. This collaborative initiative aims to promote inclusivity, physical activity, and community engagement through the sport of rugby. The project, which kicked off in mid-December, has gained significant…
Howard Matthews Partnership merges into SMH Group
Harrogate based Chartered Accountants & Tax Advisors, Howard Matthews Partnership, have merged into the SMH Group, allowing the established firm to offer even more financial services to its clients backed by the strength of the Yorkshire and Derbyshire based group. The merger took place on 1st January 2024, with the firm continuing to operate from…
Meet Incommunities’ new Customer Experience Committee
A committee ensuring tenants and local people have a voice in decision making at Incommunities is now in place. The group – made up of eight members – including five residents from the local community – had their first in person meeting in January. The team includes five Incommunities’ customers – Tirivashe Mutindimuri, Zia Ur-Rahman,…
Yorkshire footwear retailer opens another concession with Yorkshire Garden Centres group
A York headquartered footwear retailer is set to open another concession with Yorkshire Garden Centres (YGC) next month. Pavers will open its third YGC concession at Otley Garden Centre on 22nd February, following success at Tong and Tingley Garden Centres. “We’re thrilled to be launching at Otley Garden Centre where you will find all-new, just-landed…
Peposhi pens permanent deal
Bradford Bulls are delighted to announce powerful forward Eliot Peposhi has signed a permanent one-year deal following a successful trial with the club! The 19-year-old arrived on trial at the start of pre-season, having made 10 appearances for St. Helens’ Reserves as they reached the Grand Final in 2023. Peposhi has impressed in both pre-season…
Bulls reveal new Vice Presidents package & first Vice President!
Bradford Bulls are delighted to reveal its brand-new Vice Presidents Package. We are offering fans and sponsors the fantastic, mutually beneficial opportunity to become one of our 17 exclusive 2024 Vice Presidents. As a Vice President your seasonal membership payment will contribute directly to the payment of our 1st Team win bonuses and will undoubtedly,…
Schofield Sweeney starts 2024 with promotions
Yorkshire-based law firm Schofield Sweeney has started the year positively by recognising the achievements of its employees with promotions. Learning, developing, and supporting the career ambitions of its people is a key part of the organisation and the promotions celebrate the outstanding achievements of the individuals. Jessica Fielden has been promoted to Director in the…
Savills strengthens office leasing team in Leeds with new Director
International real estate advisor Savills has strengthened its office leasing team in Leeds with the appointment of Toby Nield, who has joined as a Director. Toby has extensive office leasing and occupier knowledge spanning over a decade. He joins from real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield, where he was involved in projects such as New…
Town Centre Securities (TCS) welcomes new additions to estates team
Leeds Property Investor Further Strengthens Team With Key Hires Leading property development and investment company, Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS), is pleased to announce two recent appointments, reinforcing its commitment to excellence whilst expanding its portfolio and development pipeline. Lynsey Clarke joins TCS as Asset Manager for the Merrion Centre in Leeds, the company’s single…
New partner joins Schofield Sweeney
Yorkshire-based law firm Schofield Sweeney has appointed Stephen Lewis as a partner in their litigation team. Stephen has over 25 years of experience resolving issues and disputes for all sizes of businesses and private individuals. “I am delighted to join a gem of a Yorkshire firm with a truly national outlook. I was instantly attracted…
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