The West of England’s strength in innovation and its high quality of life is being showcased in Westminster this afternoon with a giant map being unveiled to MPs, Lords and and other key government figures. Compiled by the area’s Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), the map and accompanying policy document champions the area’s success stories...
Ahead of this Sunday’s International Women’s Day, the Association of Women in Property (WiP) is this evening hosting an event to highlight the work of Concern Universal, the charity aiming to bring opportunities to communities worldwide and help to beat poverty. The drinks and tapas reception at The Lido, Clifton, Bristol, which starts at...
Bath-based brand agency The House has been nominated for three major industry awards in recognition of its rebranding work for two international clients. The European Transform awards celebrate excellence in rebranding, including strategy, execution, content and evaluation. The House’s work with global sustainable packaging company Petainer has been nominated for best multi-market implementation of a brand development project and best visual identity in...
Keynsham’s striking new civic centre and the innovative Lee Centre at Bath’s Ralph Allen School have been named among the region’s best new buildings by RICS (the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors). They appear on the shortlist for the annual RICS South West Awards, putting them head to head with major new schemes such...
Regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming, which has an office in Bath, has continued to shrink its carbon footprint despite growing its staffing levels. The firm has added 75 people to its workforce and won more 1,000 clients over the past year yet its average consumption of electricity and gas per employee fell by more...
Research from the University of Bath’s Department of Architecture & Civil Engineering has resulted in the UK’s first affordable straw homes going on sale this week. The houses are an affordable, low carbon and fuel-efficient means of housebuilding with fuel bills up 90% cheaper than an equivalent brick-built house. Part-desinged by Bath-based Integral Engineering...
Firms in the Bristol area are being urged to enter one of the region’s top award schemes showcasing excellence and enterprise in business. The prestigious Institute of Directors’ South West Director of the Year Awards 2015 seek to recognise outstanding business people and focus UK-wide attention on success in the region. Award nominations are...
Julia Dean, West of England Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) communications and marketing manager – MetroBus and MetroWest rail – dispels the myths that have built up around the project There’s been a lot written about MetroBus. Some bad, some good – but frustratingly, it’s often inaccurate. I’ve been working on the MetroBus project for...
Bath’s burgeoning business links with Bethlehem will be strengthened next month when a trade delegation from the biblical birthplace of Jesus visits the city to explore import and export opportunities. The visit is being arranged by Business West and Bethlehem-Bath Links, the Bath-based charity that is creating cultural, business, educational and sporting links between...
Manufacturing firms in the West of England are backing expansion at Heathrow Airport, with results of a new survey showing they believe it would be best for their sector and lead to a better balanced economy. The report by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, comes ahead of next Tuesday’s deadline for the Airports Commission’s final...
