City of York Council will begin talking with residents on proposals to move from kerbside recycling boxes to wheeled recycling bins, aiming to make recycling easier, safer and more efficient for households across the city. The proposed change forms part of the Council’s wider transformation of waste services. It would…
Image Caption (above): Castle Howard. Photo by David Lindsay Castle Howard celebrates its creator and architect Sir John Vanbrugh (1664-1726) throughout 2026, the 300th anniversary of his death. Hailed as ‘The Rockstar of the English Baroque’ and ‘The original starchitect’, Vanbrugh had concurrent careers as an architect, playwright, adventurer, soldier, spy, diplomat and garden…
Residents and businesses are being reminded that the online and paper consultation over car parking charges in Bishopthorpe Road, Heworth, Micklegate and The Groves/East Parade ends on Friday 27 February 2026. Traders and residents in these four areas initiated a challenge to parking charges under the Traffic Management Act 2004. This followed the authority’s…
Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) rail engineering work will be undertaken throughout May and June, with significant disruption expected between Huddersfield and Leeds. In addition, trains will not call at Huddersfield on weekends in April. These closures will enable the safe delivery of critical infrastructure upgrades, including track and drainage renewals,…
Dame Judi Dench has urged people to support York Against Cancer by taking part in the ‘Quintessentially Bond’ auction. The timed online auction is being run by MovieManiaOnline. The company sell film memorabilia through their own auction platform and website, and has cabinets in The Antique Centre in York. Each…
Electronic engineering and computer science experts at Leeds Beckett University (LBU) are partnering with Huddersfield-based Zenergy Solar on a research-led project designed to make large-scale solar energy systems easier to install, monitor and manage – particularly for organisations operating across multiple sites. The collaboration brings together LBU’s expertise in computing,…
City of York Council’s Health Trainer service is excited to launch the brand‑new Healthy Families Service – a warm, welcoming and completely free way for families in York to boost their physical and emotional wellbeing. Led by the friendly faces of Katie and Donna, the Healthy Families Service is all…
Your team is working longer hours than ever, sending midnight emails, working weekends in the office, and receiving performance reviews that reward presenteeism. Yet productivity plateaus, sickness absence rises, and your strongest performers begin to disengage and quietly explore other opportunities. This is the paradox of hustle culture in modern…
Internationally acclaimed VFX artist and Visiting Professor at York St John University to give free lecture on how generative AI (artificial intelligence) is transforming creative practice. Professor Andrew McNamara, an award winning VFX artist, creative and technologist, will share insights and perspectives on the challenges and opportunities AI presents, in…
Leading professional services firm, AAB, has today announced the acquisition of RORA, a specialist finance support business focused on start-ups and scale-ups. London-based RORA provides fractional finance leadership to early-stage and high-growth businesses, operating as their dedicated finance team or as specialist support to existing in-house finance functions. The acquisition…
Celebrate the end of the week with exceptionally good roast. Indulge in an elevated dining experience at Sky Lounge with our specially selected Sunday Roast. Choose from perfectly roasted meats, pan-roasted fish of the day, or beautifully crafted vegetarian and vegan options — all prepared with exceptional care and premium ingredients. All…
Nestled between Leeds-Liverpool canal and Train Station, the DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds city centre offers convenience and charming location of Granary Wharf. One of the biggest hotels in the city with 333 bedrooms, 18 meeting rooms and two destination food and drink outlets. Enjoy our waterfront terrace at The Lock Kitchen &…
Families looking for a stylish yet relaxed way to celebrate Mother’s Day this year are invited to The Banksia Bar & Restaurant, where Mediterranean-inspired flavours, warm hospitality and a special dining offer promise a memorable occasion. Guests can enjoy a specially curated Mother’s Day menu featuring vibrant starters, indulgent roasts…
Core Telecom is proud to introduce its 03 Number Initiative, a programme designed to support UK organisations and the wider business community. Through this initiative, Chamber of Commerce members can receive a free 03 telephone number(s) or have their existing 03 numbers hosted on Core Telecom’s network at no cost.…
Core Telecom provides UK businesses with secure, reliable, and cost-effective communication solutions that support customer engagement while reducing operational costs. Chamber of Commerce members can benefit from UK-based SMS services with rates starting from 2.5p per message, alongside a guarantee to beat existing SMS pricing. To support onboarding Core Telecom…
Core Telecom is proud to introduce its 03 Number Donation Initiative, a programme designed to support UK Charities, Non-Profits, Housing Associations and Councils. Through this initiative, members can receive a free 03 telephone number(s) or have their existing 03 numbers hosted on Core Telecom’s network at no cost. The initiative…
Use Code Love15 in the Promo Code box at the online checkout or when booking through reception to receive 15% off the cost of a gift voucher for any full price massage or acupuncture treatment. When you buy, remember that you’ll be sharing the love, as all profits go to…
Spring clean and DIY season is fast approaching, are you ready for the spike in demand? Expect Distribution is proud to support West Yorkshire Chamber members with agile logistics and temporary warehouse solutions designed to flex with your inventory needs. Whether you’re handling bulky cleaning products or seasonal DIY stock,…
Join Alastair for a free Business Growth Roadmap seminar designed to give you clarity, focus, and practical next steps for growing your business. You’ll gain: A highly interactive, face-to-face session A digital Business Growth Roadmap workbook to take away An exclusive bonus for Chamber members: a private two-hour, one-to-one discovery session with…
