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Good Energy powers up its installation business with second acquisition in seven months

June 23, 2023
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Good Energy powers up its installation business with second acquisition in seven months

Renewable electricity provider Good Energy has made another strategic acquisition as it looks to move into complementary markets. The Chippenham-headquartered group is paying £2.5m for Wessex EcoEnergy, an established UK-based solar installation business.  Good Energy said the acquisition represented a further milestone in delivering on its strategy to expand its capability in decentralised energy...

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Business show will showcase the University of Bath’s support for innovation in the city

June 22, 2023
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Business show will showcase the University of Bath’s support for innovation in the city

The University of Bath’s commitment to fostering innovation and enterprise in the city will step up a gear next week when it hosts a major business show. The two-day Bath & North East Somerset Business Show takes place in the university’s new School of Management next Tuesday and Wednesday, 27-28 June. will feature exhibitions, workshops,...

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Business West urges action over interest rates as latest hike pushes Bath firms ‘to the brink’

June 22, 2023
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The government and the Bank of England must do more to curb interest rates and lower inflation to avoid firms in Bath being “pushed to the brink”, the area’s largest business organisation has said. Following the Bank’s decision yesterday to hike the base rate from 4.5% to 5% – its highest for 15 years...

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Partnership with specialist firm will future-proof full-fibre internet access for residents in Curo’s flat

June 22, 2023
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Partnership with specialist firm will future-proof full-fibre internet access for residents in Curo’s flat

Curo, the Bath-headquartered housing association and developer, has teamed up with a digital housing infrastructure specialist to make sure all residents in its multi-dwelling units have access to full-fibre internet. Around 4,700 of the 13,000 homes in Curo’s, portfolio across Bath, Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire and Wiltshire are multi-dwelling units, usually blocks of...

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Business West celebrates 200 years of supporting the region’s businesses with new campaign

June 21, 2023
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Business West celebrates 200 years of supporting the region’s businesses with new campaign

Business West, one of the UK’s largest chambers of commerce, is celebrating 200 years of leading and supporting businesses with a campaign entitled 200 Years of Future Thinking. Marking two centuries since the Bristol-based Chamber of Commerce was founded, the campaign coincides with a new-look brand image, pictured, below, on a banner with members of the...

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‘Exceptionally rare’ landmark former industrial site ripe for redevelopment put on the market

June 16, 2023
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‘Exceptionally rare’ landmark former industrial site ripe for redevelopment put on the market

One of Bath’s largest undeveloped former industrial sites has been put up for sale after lying unoccupied for 16 years. The landmark 5.3-acre former Bath Press site on Lower Bristol Road has planning permission for 247 apartments and 30 townhouses, as well as 16,200 sq ft of offices.  Owner Abrdn (formerly Aberdeen Standard Investments),...

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They’re the bee’s knees. Unique awards recognise Bath firms as being pollinator champions

June 16, 2023
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They’re the bee’s knees. Unique awards recognise Bath firms as being pollinator champions

A digital tech agency, a social housing provider and an organic farm were the Bath winners in a unique awards scheme to champion the best bee-friendly businesses across the West of England. The Bee Bold Awards were set up to recognise pollinator champions – with six organisations landing trophies in two categories at the...

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Refurbished city centre office attracts new occupiers as demand for quality space stays strong

June 16, 2023
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Refurbished city centre office attracts new occupiers as demand for quality space stays strong

Two businesses have moved into an office building in central Bath following a major upgrade – demonstrating continued strong demand for quality space in the city centre, according to property agents.    Trimbridge House, pictured, on Trim St is now home to established cloud communications telecoms provider Gradwell Communications and fast-growing sustainable drinks business...

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Bath serviced office firm looking to make a splash in Bristol market with its tried-and-tested offering

June 15, 2023
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Bath serviced office firm looking to make a splash in Bristol market with its tried-and-tested offering

An independent serviced office provider that launched in Bath three years ago is expanding into Bristol to fill what it sees as a gap in the city’s commercial property market.  Family-run Bath Office Co. has built a range of properties in its home city since it opened, creating flexible workspace environments and experiences which,...

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Stone King to host free webinars for businesses wanting to make a social impact

June 12, 2023
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Bath-headquartered law firm Stone King is holding a series of free webinars to help organisations wanting to collaborate and create meaningful impact in the community. Organised by the firm’s business & social enterprise sector, the Collaboration Series started last month with webinars on Collaborative Community Partnerships and Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs). The series then returns in...

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