Business Supporting female leaders of the future Budding female entrepreneurs met to share ideas, knowledge, and support with like-minded professionals from across the district. The event, hosted by Leeds-based social enterprise Shine, showcased the organisation’s ‘She Can Shine’ programme which offers a unique programme of mentoring and advice for females looking to launch or grow their By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Plans submitted for new homes on Mabgate in Leeds Plans to regenerate a brownfield site on Mabgate with approximately 310 apartments, as well as communal, co-working and creative space have been submitted to Leeds City Council. The proposed scheme would bring a unique landmark development to an underutilised site within an existing creative environment. Subject to planning permission, the By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Helmsley Group makes key hire to head up asset management division York-based property investment and development specialist, Helmsley Group, has announced the appointment of Alexia Swift-Cookson as its new head of asset management. Originally from Yorkshire, Alexia joins Helmsley from Cushman & Wakefield in London, where she was a partner. Bringing 16 years’ experience to the role, she will assist the By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Law firm grows family team Leeds based Parklane Plowden Chambers has announced that a new barrister has accepted an offer of tenancy after successfully completing their pupillage with the set. Harriet Stacey has joined chambers as a tenant having initially been called in 2021 and will sit within the set’s family practice area. A By The Editor • 1 min read
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Business Planning approved for zero carbon hotel Property investment and development specialist Helmsley Group has received approval from City of York Council for a new hotel development. The six-storey hotel will comprise 82 bedrooms and will be one of the first hotels to generate net zero greenhouse gas emissions in the country. Located on the currently derelict By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Harrogate based Psychology practise celebrates double award win Evolve Psychology Services, who operate in Harrogate and Huddersfield, is celebrating two significant award wins - Independent Business of the Year 2022 at the Yorkshire Choice Awards and GHP 2022 Mental Health Award: Most Trusted Clinical & Forensic Psychology Clinic, Yorkshire, at the industry specialists GHP (Global Health and Pharma) By The Editor • 2 min read
Business HR agency owner tackles team recruitment with TikTok This week an HR Agency owner from Harrogate, Yorkshire is celebrating having found her perfect new team member, after having used TikTok to ensure they would be a good fit for the fun loving team. Am-dram loving agency owner Sally Bendtson,44, has shared publicly many times that keeping hold By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Ten etiquette tips event organisers need to consider As an event organiser, it’s important to consider corporate event etiquette to ensure that the event you are delivering is well-thought-out, has a respectful atmosphere, is a safe environment, and uses quality staging and production. Whether you’re organising a conference, gala dinner, product launch, exhibition or trade show, By The Editor • 4 min read
Business Collaboration, co-production and content creation If you’re looking at promoting and growing your organisation so that it’s sustainable you need start creating, collaborating and co-producing content. These may sound like ‘just’ buzzwords but having a collaborative model is vital for your marketing, your organisation and those they wish to serve. For this reason, By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Key appointment drives growth for data consultancy The Oakland Group has appointed Charlotte Goulding to the new role of HR director to support its growth plans. Charlotte joins the business from Infinity Works and will lead the company’s new people strategy. The Oakland Group has announced plans to double the size of its team to 80 By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Here’s to strong women. May we know them, be them and raise them York City Knights are no strangers to strong women, both on and off the field, and we are delighted to be hosting our first-ever Women’s Day on Sunday 5th June in partnership with local charity Kyra Women’s Project. Our next double-header will see the Knights Ladies kick off By The Editor • 2 min read
