Chamber responds to the policy announcements made in the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan.

By Chamber Marketing | 18 November 2021

Speaking following the release of the Plan, Chair of West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, Amanda Beresford, said:  “After 11 years of campaigning for improved rail connectivity both within and across our region, today’s announcements are extremely disappointing and will call into question just how serious this government is, on its levelling up promises.  “At their heart, HS2…

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8 Out of 10 Firms Report Increased Prices as Issues in Supply Chains Mount

By Chamber Marketing | 16 November 2021

80% of firms in new survey saw an increase to their prices in the past year, with nearly half (46%) categorising these as ‘significant’. Only 2% saw a decrease The proportion reporting increased prices rose to 92% for manufacturers 75% of businesses with more than 50 employees said they had skills shortages within either their own business or those in their supply…

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Chamber Chief Executive announces retirement

By Chamber Marketing | 9 November 2021

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Sandy Needham has announced her pending retirement in 2022. Sandy, who has headed up the Bradford, Leeds and York & North Yorkshire Chamber since leading the successful merger of the three Chambers in 2014, will step down following 25 years of service. The search for a…

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Pioneering a green revolution

By Chamber Marketing | 2 November 2021

The proposed devolution plans for York and North Yorkshire provide a once in a lifetime opportunity for green, inclusive economic growth – with a Chamber member, BioYorkshire, at the heart of the deal. Led by the University of York in partnership with Askham Bryan College and Fera Science Ltd, the 10 year programme will harness…

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