Councillors will receive an update on the Station Gateway project at a meeting next week (7 July). Executive will hear the latest on the project, including its financial position, as part of the Capital Programme Monitor which provides details around the delays to the project which have increased the spend…
Checks by the Council will start next month on households claiming a single person’s discount on their Council Tax. From July this year, the Council will start a regular review of who is getting and who is still eligible for the single person’s discount. This is a 25 per cent…
UK businesses have been hit hard by economic issues and remain worried and pessimistic about the future of UK plc, according to new research from international accountancy and business advisory group Azets. The findings of the Q2 2026 Azets Barometer showed that economic uncertainty was the biggest concern over the…
Major improvement works modernising the railway between Morley and Dewsbury in West Yorkshire have taken the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) a step closer to delivering faster, more frequent trains on a more reliable and greener network across the North. Work began on Saturday 30 May and ran until Saturday 27…
Founders and owner/managers often live inside a type of pressure that other roles do not create in quite the same way. The business is not merely a job. It is identity. Livelihood. Reputation. Responsibility. Risk. Proof. And, sometimes legacy. That makes it unique and incredibly difficult to switch off from.…
City of York Council is joining communities across the UK to mark Armed Forces Day on Saturday 27 June, recognising the vital contribution of serving personnel, veterans, reservists, cadets and their families. The council is proud to support the Armed Forces community through its commitment as a Gold Award signatory…
A long-serving Bradford College careers adviser has won the coveted ‘Support Staff of the Year’ title in the national NCFE Aspiration Awards. The annual awards celebrate learners, apprentices, educators, support staff and educational organisations making an outstanding impact in learning across the UK. From going above and beyond to exceed…
Bradford College has announced a major new partnership with Production Park and Academy of Live Technology (ALT), anchored by its flagship Producing Academy, to create industry-leading training and employment pathways into the UK’s fast-growing creative and live events sectors. The three organisations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver…
Dedicated volunteers are helping to keep Fulford Cemetery in good order, since City of York Council took over its management last year. Options for the future of the cemetery are being discussed this summer at public meetings. The proposals, which include the Council permanently managing the cemetery, were supported by…
Luxembourg Peace Prize 2026 winner Emeritus Professor Tom Woodhouse from the University of Bradford used his acceptance speech to warn of a global imbalance between spending on war and investment in peace. Professor Woodhouse, awarded in the category of outstanding contribution to peace education, was presented with his award by the Schengen Peace Foundation at a…
Quinn Oath Advisory Limited is offering West & North Yorkshire Chamber members a free Consumer Credit Compliance Health Check, followed by a free one-hour initial consultation where appropriate. Members who complete the health check and proceed with a Quinn Oath Advisory support package will receive 5% off their first support…
We’re excited to share a brand-new feature at Cedar Court Hotels Yorkshire that gives exclusive access to 15% off smaller meetings and events when booking through our online booking tool. Booking is quick and simple: Select your preferred hotel using one of the links below Enter your meeting details, including…
Most businesses have a great IT Managed Service Provider for the basics such as passwords, laptops, and networks. However, when your SharePoint site goes wrong, your Power Automate flow stops running, your Copilot or Agent needs attention, or your Teams-based process needs an update, who do you call? The same…
Established in 2017, our Institute of Leadership Approved Leadership Pathways Programme has proved a springboard to progression for many participants, with 60% of past participants obtaining additional leadership responsibilities/promotion or leading improvement projects in their organisations. Our next courses start in September and now include a coaching module, focusing on…
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