West & North Yorkshire Chamber publishes Local Skills Improvement Plan for York & North Yorkshire

13 July 2026

A new roadmap setting out how skills and training will be delivered in North Yorkshire is published today, with a heavy emphasis on the needs of the region’s employers.   West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce today publishes its report into how the Local Skills Improvement Plan for York and North Yorkshire will be implemented over the…

Chamber shows increasing concern on inflation

6 July 2026

Inflation has overtaken taxation as the chief cost pressure facing businesses in Yorkshire, new data from West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce shows.  With taxation having consistently been the number one issue facing businesses for the past few Quarterly Economic Surveys, it is now clear that rising prices are impacting the region’s businesses to a far greater extent…

Chamber announces appointment of Ken Merry

2 July 2026

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is delighted to announce Ken Merry as its new Vice-President for York & North Yorkshire. Mr Merry, principal and chief executive of York College, will represent employers across the whole York and North Yorkshire region and serve alongside current president Scott Jenkins. Mr Merry brings a wealth of…

York & North Yorkshire Chamber Leadership Group Elections – Final Notice & Nominees (2026)

18 June 2026

The Leadership Group exists for members who wish to influence decisions which affect their area or business. Leadership Group members set the Chamber agenda, drive policy formation and provide a voice for regional business. Here is the list of nominees for the York & North Yorkshire Chamber Leadership Group 2026: President and Vice-President: Standing for…

WNY Chamber celebrates York & North Yorkshire Annual Dinner

5 June 2026

Olympic gold medals, a world-class racecourse and the great and the good of the region’s business community were just some of the attractions on show at the 2026 York & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner for 2026.  Staged at York Racecourse, circa 180 members of the region’s business community gathered to celebrate the…

YNY Chamber Leadership Group Elections 2026

13 May 2026

This is your opportunity to stand for election for the YNY Chamber Leadership Group. You may now submit a nomination to be considered for the York & North Yorkshire Chamber Leadership group. The Leadership Group exists for members who wish to influence decisions which affect their area or business. Leadership Group members set the Chamber agenda,…

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North Yorkshire housebuilder sets new standard for healthier, liveable communities

2 September 2026

Barratt Redrow, the UK’s largest housebuilder, has launched Great Places, a new placemaking framework that provides a measurable approach to designing healthier, greener, and better-connected places across its future developments. This builds on the housebuilder’s existing placemaking efforts, with the framework representing the next phase of its strategy across its three…

Community groups invited to apply for ward funding

2 September 2026

City of York Council is encouraging community groups, charities and voluntary organisations across York to apply for ward funding to help deliver projects that benefit local communities. The second round of ward funding applications for 2026/27 is now open. This funding round closes on 27 September 2026. Ward funding supports a wide…

Council proposes move from recycling boxes to wheeled bins across York for most households

2 September 2026

New recycling bins could help people recycle more, reduce litter and make collections safer. City of York Council is looking at changing the way recycling is collected across the city. The proposal would replace recycling boxes with wheeled recycling bins for most homes while making collections safer for residents and…

Last chance to buy at popular North Yorkshire development

1 September 2026

Only two homes remaining at Barratt Homes’ popular Whitby development, Abbey View. Barratt Homes is encouraging anyone looking to move to, or buy property in, the vibrant North Yorkshire coastal community of Whitby to act fast or potentially miss out. With two homes still available at Abbey View, buyers could find…

‘Yorkshire’s Finest’ – Photobook of famous faces from Yorkshire to raise funds for York Against Cancer

1 September 2026

Local award-winning photographer, David Charles, has captured stunning portrait photographs of some of the most well-known Yorkshire celebrities, put together in a superb hardback book – ‘Yorkshire’s Finest.’ ‘Yorkshire’s Finest’ has been created over the past 10 years and features photos from celebrities including Dame Judi Dench, Sean Bean and…

New Council homes and £1m of improvements set to regenerate Walmgate

1 September 2026

Work planned to regenerate the South Walmgate area with 36 new Council homes and new landscaping are just some of the improvements planned for a city centre community. A Neighbourhood Improvement Plan (NIP) has been taking shape following a series of consultations involving local residents, and is being presented to…

Member Offers

Summer Dining with FREE Drinks Reception

5 August 2026

Enjoy complimentary drinks reception with your private dining event and savour the late summer taste of Bistro du Vin York. Offer valid for NEW events contracted and taking place before the end of August 2026. To book, contact events.york@hotelduvin.com QUOTE SummerSizzle26 The post Summer Dining with FREE Drinks Reception appeared first on…

SUMMER MEETINGS from £35 per person

5 August 2026

Book a meeting from £35 Day Delegate Rate at Malmaison York this summer and enjoy the Mal style business meeting with this exclusive members’ reduced rate. Offer valid for NEW meetings and events contracted and taking place before the end of August 2026. To book, contact events.york@malmaison.com QUOTE SummerSizzle26 The post SUMMER…

Exclusive Member Offer – 10% Off Dale Carnegie Training

15 July 2026

Build confident leaders, stronger teams and better business results with 10% off Dale Carnegie programmes, exclusively for West & North Yorkshire Chamber members. We support organisations of all sizes across the region, the UK and globally, to deliver lasting impact through professional development. Our award-winning trainers deliver practical, results-focused programmes designed to create real…

🍷🧀 Join us at the Liverpool Food & Wine Festival! 🚌

13 July 2026

At OneWorld Travel York, we value the relationships we have with our clients, local businesses and community partners. That’s why we’re delighted to invite Chamber of Commerce members, contacts and prospective partners to join us for a fantastic day out to the Liverpool Food & Wine Festival on Friday 21st…

Christmas at DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds

6 July 2026

Member to Member Offer We know what it takes to make Christmas truly special. From festive lunches to extravagant Christmas parties, we have something for everyone! We have the experience, and most importantly the people, to bring your celebration together. Our expert team of Moment Makers are on hand to…

20% off all recruitment campaigns

3 July 2026

Who We Are Flat Fee Recruiter is one of the UK’s leading fixed-fee recruitment providers, helping businesses attract, manage and hire great talent while avoiding expensive recruitment agencies. https://flatfeerecruiter.co.uk/ What We Do Flat Fee Recruiter provides your business with access to all the tools, technology and expert support needed to…

York & North Yorkshire Chamber President

Scott Jenkins

York & North Yorkshire Chamber President

Autohorn Fleet Services Ltd

Ken Merry

York & North Yorkshire Chamber Vice President

York College & University Centre

OSCAR’s Paediatric Brain Tumour Charity

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At OSCAR’s Charity, we believe that every child affected by a brain tumour deserves the chance to smile, to play, and to simply be a child—even in the face of life’s most challenging circumstances. For families navigating the devastating reality of childhood brain tumours, those moments of joy can feel impossibly far away. OSCAR’s exists…

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Member Offers

Summer Dining with FREE Drinks Reception

Enjoy complimentary drinks reception with your private dining event and savour the late summer taste of Bistro du Vin York. Offer valid for NEW events contracted and taking place before the end of August 2026. To book, contact events.york@hotelduvin.com QUOTE SummerSizzle26 The post Summer Dining with FREE Drinks Reception appeared first on Chamber Members.

SUMMER MEETINGS from £35 per person

Book a meeting from £35 Day Delegate Rate at Malmaison York this summer and enjoy the Mal style business meeting with this exclusive members’ reduced rate. Offer valid for NEW meetings and events contracted and taking place before the end of August 2026. To book, contact events.york@malmaison.com QUOTE SummerSizzle26 The post SUMMER MEETINGS from £35 per person…

Exclusive Member Offer – 10% Off Dale Carnegie Training

Build confident leaders, stronger teams and better business results with 10% off Dale Carnegie programmes, exclusively for West & North Yorkshire Chamber members. We support organisations of all sizes across the region, the UK and globally, to deliver lasting impact through professional development. Our award-winning trainers deliver practical, results-focused programmes designed to create real behaviour change — not just…

🍷🧀 Join us at the Liverpool Food & Wine Festival! 🚌

At OneWorld Travel York, we value the relationships we have with our clients, local businesses and community partners. That’s why we’re delighted to invite Chamber of Commerce members, contacts and prospective partners to join us for a fantastic day out to the Liverpool Food & Wine Festival on Friday 21st August. Enjoy great food, artisan…

Christmas at DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds

Member to Member Offer We know what it takes to make Christmas truly special. From festive lunches to extravagant Christmas parties, we have something for everyone! We have the experience, and most importantly the people, to bring your celebration together. Our expert team of Moment Makers are on hand to ensure that it’s not just…

20% off all recruitment campaigns

Who We Are Flat Fee Recruiter is one of the UK’s leading fixed-fee recruitment providers, helping businesses attract, manage and hire great talent while avoiding expensive recruitment agencies. https://flatfeerecruiter.co.uk/ What We Do Flat Fee Recruiter provides your business with access to all the tools, technology and expert support needed to manage your recruitment, while retaining…

Free Consumer Credit Consultation and 5% Off Support Packages

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 package, subject to suitability, scope…

15% off smaller meetings and events

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 the number of delegates and…

Your IT team handles laptops but who handles your Microsoft 365?

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 applies when you need help…