Bath’s role as an innovative city will be demonstrated at the highest-profile gathering of the global property market next week. MIPIM, staged annually in Cannes, brings together the most senior players in international property development and investment and acts as a showcase for business and development opportunities across the world. For the first time...
Monahans, the west accountancy firm with offices in Bath, Chippenham, Glastonbury and Trowbridge, has promoted Shelly Smith to senior manager in its business recovery and insolvency team. Shelly, pictured, who has more than 18 years’ experience, started her career with Solomon Hare in Bristol before moving on to manage the insolvency team at Robson...
Bath is about to get a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a modern business centre that will position the city at the leading edge for creativity and innovation. The Bath Quays development sites – on either side of the River Avon near the city centre – will give the city a unique chance to attract...
Legendary Bath Rugby and England star Lewis Moody was the guest of honour at a turf-cutting ceremony to mark the start of work on a new state-of-the-art sports centre at Bath’s Prior Park College. The former flanker, who was part of England’s 2003 World Cup winning side and earned the nickname Mad Dog for...
Architects and builders from the Bath area have been recognised in an awards scheme to promote excellence in local building and design. Now in their 14th year, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s Building Control Awards for Building & Design Quality celebrate those who excel in their work in the area. Among the winners...
Firms are being urged to sign up to GigaBath – the pioneering scheme to give the city the region’s fastest broadband – following its launch on Monday. Bath-based internet telephony, broadband and web hosting firm Gradwell Communications has teamed up with London fibre infrastructure provider CityFibre to develop the city centre network. At the...
The Bath office of national property consultancy Carter Jonas has strengthened its team with the appointment of Martin Walker from rival Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL). The move reunites Martin, a chartered building surveyor who has worked in Bath since 1976, with former colleague Mike McElhinney. Mike, a former director at JLL, moved to Carter...
A sensitively-designed supported housing scheme for people with autism and affordable homes at one of Bath’s biggest developments – both part of city-based Curo’s portfolio – have reached the finals of the prestigious UK Housing Awards (UKHA). The high-profile Bath Riverside development, which includes 121 new affordable Curo homes, is shortlisted for the Large...
The Ayrlington, one of Bath’s small, five-star hotels, has been sold for well above its £2.5m asking price in a move that demonstrates a strong recovery in the tourist business. The 16-bedroom Ayrlington was bought by a private Italian investor who already owns an hotel in Bath. Simon Wells, hotels director at property agents...
Accountants and financial planners Old Mill have recruited their first IT director in a move that reflects the firm’s significant on-going investment in its IT systems and infrastructure. Highly-experienced IT specialist James, pictured, will head Old Mill’s existing three-man IT team across its five West Country offices, including Wells and Melksham. The 41-year-old previously...
