Government plans to create two investment zones in Bath and North East Somerset aimed at boosting the economy have been given a cautious welcome by councillors amid concerns over their impact on the environment and local democracy. Two sites – Bath City Enterprise Zone, which includes the Bath Quays development and the Somer Valley...
Overseas property portal Kyero has become the latest Bath-based firm to gain the coveted B Corporation certification, strengthening the city’s reputation as a leading centre for businesses that pursue purpose as well as profit. Kyero, which has more than 750,000 properties listed on its site, achieved the accolade after being certified by B Lab,...
The co-founder of Bath-headquartered specialist accident-claim handling firm Helphire has been appointed as independent chair of a medical simulator manufacturer. Mark Jackson, pictured, joins Bristol-based Limbs & Things as it continues to strengthen its position as one of the leaders in its field. The near £30m turnover business, exports its pioneering products, including ‘arms’ with...
Bath hotels, hospitality businesses and visitor attractions have again performed strongly on the shortlists for an annual regional tourism award scheme after dominating them in previous years. The Roman Baths and Pump Room has been shortlisted for three awards in the Bristol, Bath and Somerset Tourism Awards – the same number as No.15 by...
Rotork, the Bath-headquartered global advanced engineering group, has become the first UK firm in its sector to have its ambitious greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets been officially verified. Earlier this year the group, which makes flow control equipment for the global oil, gas, water and chemical industries and is Bath's largest manufacturer, pledged to the...
Two world-leading Bath architecture businesses are working with an international design team to develop a first-of-its-kind sustainable development in Africa. FCBStudios and Grant Associates are helping masterplan the pilot phase for Green City Kigali, a sustainable and affordable scheme in Rwanda. The 600-hectare city extension will integrate green building and design, efficient and renewable...
Each week Bath accountancy firm Pearson May and Bath Business News team up to bring you the top national finance stories. Groups call on Chancellor for further reforms Pressure mounts for further action ahead of the fiscal plan. Click here for more information Under 100 days until Self Assessment deadline Taxpayers have until 31 January to file their...
Regional accountancy group PKF Francis Clark has appointed an experienced audit partner to serve its growing client base of owner-managed businesses across Somerset. Rob Whitehead has relocated from Yorkshire, where he gained more than 30 years’ experience in audit, accounts, business planning and tax, and was most recently a partner in a regional accountancy...
Bath micro businesses will be given a chance to trade at this year’s Christmas Market by hiring smaller ‘carts’ rather than the traditional chalets. Twenty firms will be able to book the carts for three or four days at the market, which returns for the first time in two years on 24 November. Bath...
The independent committee that acts as a ‘critical friend’ to Bristol Airport on key issues affecting its stakeholders has a new chair. David Hall, a Somerset County Councillor for more than 13 years, takes over from Barry Hamblin as chair of the Airport Consultative Committee (ACC), which represents stakeholders’ interests, including local authorities in...
