Tour de France Grand Départ set to return to Yorkshire

16 January 2026

Responding to the news that the Tour de France Grand Départ will be returning to Yorkshire, James Mason, chief executive of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Yorkshire has a proven track record of staging elite level sporting events, with the region’s staging of the Grand Départ in 2014 having been a triumph.   “The…

Chamber responds to Northern Powerhouse Rail

14 January 2026

Reacting to the news that Northern Powerhouse Rail has been confirmed by the Treasury, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has the following response: Mark Casci, head of policy and representation at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Businesses in Yorkshire have long stressed the importance of improving connectivity for the north…

Chamber responds to Autumn Budget 2025

26 November 2025

Responding to the Autumn Budget, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce’s head of representation and policy Mark Casci, said: “Given the hugely challenging tax increases introduced 12 months ago at the last Budget, businesses have been very anxious about what would be imposed this year. “While no broad-based new taxes are to be imposed,…

Women In Manufacturing Roundtable

17 October 2025

Women in Manufacturing was the focus of a roundtable event staged at Shipley College and hosted by NatWest Bank as part of Bradford Manufacturing Weeks. Women currently comprise just 26.1 per cent of the workforce in the manufacturing sector and Britain ranks last among the top 15 manufacturing nations in terms of proportion of the…

Chamber flying the flag for business with Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

6 October 2025

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its largest trade mission to date as it prepares to take a raft of Yorkshire businesses to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.   The Chamber will lead the delegation to Jeddah, Riyad and Bahrain between November 9 and 14 after the two countries were identified by…

New Chamber Presidents

3 October 2025

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome new presidents and vice presidents to office. Rebecca Fitzgerald, Yorkshire Building Society’s Director of Data and AI, has become president of Bradford Chamber of Commerce, taking over from Mark Cowgill, acquisitions director at the Talk Straight Group. She will be joined by Scott Wilson,…

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Prestige Gifting celebrates another successful ‘Peak’ period

7 April 2026

Prestige Gifts has once again mastered its ‘Peak’ period. Each year, the business faces three major challenges: Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, and Christmas. With the first two behind us, all focus is now on Christmas. Success relies on meticulous planning. Predicting the number of flower stems needed 12 months in…

Manningham Housing Association in running for four awards

7 April 2026

Manningham Housing Association (MHA) has been shortlisted for four Northern Housing Awards, including ‘Landlord of the Year’ which it won last year. The BME organisation – which manages more than 1,400 homes for over 6,000 residents in Bradford and Keighley – is also a finalist for ‘Best Affordable Housing Development…

Bradford student champions children’s creativity in age of AI

26 March 2026

A University of Bradford student is encouraging children to discover their creative voices at a time when artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how we read, write, and communicate. David Ben Eke is looking for children aged between five and 17 from the Bradford district to write short stories and poems…

Turning a ‘problem’ into global strength: Peace Studies leads 60th anniversary lectures

25 March 2026

A remark reportedly made by Margaret Thatcher; ‘Has that Peace Studies problem been dealt with yet?’ is now inspiring a forward-looking conversation as the University of Bradford launches its 60th anniversary lecture series. The lecture’s title, inspired by the 1984 quote, shows how far the University has come since those…

Sovereign Health Care takes the ‘Home from Home’ to £2 million milestone

25 March 2026

Bradford Hospitals Charity and The Sick Children’s Trust’s ‘Home from Home’ Appeal has reached a major milestone, thanks to a generous £250,000 donation from Sovereign Health Care. The appeal is raising funds to create free, on-site accommodation for families whose babies need treatment on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)…

Local mental health charity ensures Bradford’s City of Culture legacy lives on through major new creative health programme

25 March 2026

Bradford District and Craven Mind is set to continue the creative legacy of Bradford 2025 with the launch of an ambitious two-year programme designed to tackle local health inequalities through arts, culture and creativity. Bradford is currently the fifth most income‑deprived district in England, facing deep-rooted challenges including economic inequality,…

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10% off Conference Packages for Chamber Members

7 April 2026

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Kirk Newsholme Chartered Accountants: Breakfast, Brief & Connect

7 April 2026

Caballero Lounge, The Springs, Thorpe Park, LS15 8GG Tuesday 21st April 8.00-9.00am We are pleased to offer all members a free ticket to our next network event which will be themed around the subject of business succession. ‘The Secrets of Succession: Planning what comes next for your business…’ Whether you’re…

Discounted Day Delegate Rate for Members in May 2026

7 April 2026

£55.00 Day Delegate Rate for Members in May 2026 Whatever kind of event you are looking to hold, the Swinton Estate offers a myriad of spaces, dining, team building and wellness experiences which combine to create extraordinary events. Whether you’re looking to reward your team with a luxury retreat, celebrate…

Discounted day delegate rate for Chamber Members

18 March 2026

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Members of the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce can now take advantage of planting their trees for 2026 and create their own corporate forest.

17 March 2026

Planting trees is crucial when it comes down to carbon absorption, as well as adding value to your brand. Our 50p initiative could be for your business, your team or on behalf of your customers. The trees that we plant on your behalf are spread across Africa and change lives.…

20% off Online Health Webinar Series

5 March 2026

Exclusive Chamber Member Offer 20% Off Our Online Health Webinar Series for Workplace Wellbeing Support your team to feel energised, focused and empowered with practical, evidence-based health strategies they can apply straight away. This 4-week online series includes 45-minute live sessions delivered by our team of qualified practitioners, including a…

Bradford Chamber President & Vice President

Rebecca Fitzgerald

Bradford Chamber President

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Scott Wilson

Bradford Chamber Vice President

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Kirk Newsholme Chartered Accountants: Breakfast, Brief & Connect

Caballero Lounge, The Springs, Thorpe Park, LS15 8GG Tuesday 21st April 8.00-9.00am We are pleased to offer all members a free ticket to our next network event which will be themed around the subject of business succession. ‘The Secrets of Succession: Planning what comes next for your business…’ Whether you’re thinking about retirement, taking a…

Discounted Day Delegate Rate for Members in May 2026

£55.00 Day Delegate Rate for Members in May 2026 Whatever kind of event you are looking to hold, the Swinton Estate offers a myriad of spaces, dining, team building and wellness experiences which combine to create extraordinary events. Whether you’re looking to reward your team with a luxury retreat, celebrate a business or personal milestone…

Discounted day delegate rate for Chamber Members

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Members of the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce can now take advantage of planting their trees for 2026 and create their own corporate forest.

Planting trees is crucial when it comes down to carbon absorption, as well as adding value to your brand. Our 50p initiative could be for your business, your team or on behalf of your customers. The trees that we plant on your behalf are spread across Africa and change lives. We take ‘The Forest Garden…

20% off Online Health Webinar Series

Exclusive Chamber Member Offer 20% Off Our Online Health Webinar Series for Workplace Wellbeing Support your team to feel energised, focused and empowered with practical, evidence-based health strategies they can apply straight away. This 4-week online series includes 45-minute live sessions delivered by our team of qualified practitioners, including a Registered Nutritionist, Holistic Wellbeing Coach…

West & North Yorkshire Chamber Members Exclusive

To celebrate joining the Chamber, BR Apparel is offering members an exclusive package: Free logo setup (saving up to £50) Complimentary workwear & PPE cost comparison review 10% off your first order We support businesses across West & North Yorkshire with branded workwear and PPE supply — helping teams stay compliant, professional and properly equipped….

Free 03 Business Numbers

Core Telecom is proud to introduce its 03 Number Initiative, a programme designed to support UK organisations and the wider business community. Through this initiative, Chamber of Commerce members can receive a free 03 telephone number(s) or have their existing 03 numbers hosted on Core Telecom’s network at no cost. The initiative removes all call…

Reduced SMS rates for members

Core Telecom provides UK businesses with secure, reliable, and cost-effective communication solutions that support customer engagement while reducing operational costs. Chamber of Commerce members can benefit from UK-based SMS services with rates starting from 2.5p per message, alongside a guarantee to beat existing SMS pricing. To support onboarding Core Telecom offers members 5,000 free SMS…