Tour de France Grand Départ set to return to Yorkshire

16 January 2026

Responding to the news that the Tour de France Grand Départ will be returning to Yorkshire, James Mason, chief executive of West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Yorkshire has a proven track record of staging elite level sporting events, with the region’s staging of the Grand Départ in 2014 having been a triumph.   “The…

Chamber responds to Northern Powerhouse Rail

14 January 2026

Reacting to the news that Northern Powerhouse Rail has been confirmed by the Treasury, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has the following response: Mark Casci, head of policy and representation at West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, said: “Businesses in Yorkshire have long stressed the importance of improving connectivity for the north…

Chamber responds to Autumn Budget 2025

26 November 2025

Responding to the Autumn Budget, West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce’s head of representation and policy Mark Casci, said: “Given the hugely challenging tax increases introduced 12 months ago at the last Budget, businesses have been very anxious about what would be imposed this year. “While no broad-based new taxes are to be imposed,…

Women In Manufacturing Roundtable

17 October 2025

Women in Manufacturing was the focus of a roundtable event staged at Shipley College and hosted by NatWest Bank as part of Bradford Manufacturing Weeks. Women currently comprise just 26.1 per cent of the workforce in the manufacturing sector and Britain ranks last among the top 15 manufacturing nations in terms of proportion of the…

Chamber flying the flag for business with Trade Mission to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain

6 October 2025

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its largest trade mission to date as it prepares to take a raft of Yorkshire businesses to Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.   The Chamber will lead the delegation to Jeddah, Riyad and Bahrain between November 9 and 14 after the two countries were identified by…

New Chamber Presidents

3 October 2025

West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome new presidents and vice presidents to office. Rebecca Fitzgerald, Yorkshire Building Society’s Director of Data and AI, has become president of Bradford Chamber of Commerce, taking over from Mark Cowgill, acquisitions director at the Talk Straight Group. She will be joined by Scott Wilson,…

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Fuel duty regulations

13 April 2026

The Cost of War on Transport As a small business, we pride ourselves on flexibility and stability of service. We know that things can be unpredictable for our customers, and that is exactly why we work hard to be a dependable partner for their transport needs. That reliability, however, is…

Azets’ five cashflow management tips for SMEs: Monitor and manage Work in Progress

10 April 2026

Businesses in Yorkshire are being urged to meticulously track the heartbeat of work in progress throughout its lifecycle. Monitoring, managing and making changes to reduce mission creep, improve efficiencies and maximise cashflow are critical steps which can improve a business’ health and growth prospects, according to a senior finance professional.…

How US-Iran war makes a mockery of climate change targets

8 April 2026

Has the world just avoided a major environmental catastrophe in the Middle East? A direct missile strike on the South Pars refinery in Iran would release more than double the amount of CO2 the UK generates in a year into the atmosphere – that’s according to University of Bradford pollution…

Egg‑stra special Easter for patients at Bradford Teaching Hospitals

8 April 2026

A record 3,000+ Easter eggs and toys have been delivered to patients across Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, thanks to a major community effort. The donations were organised by Bradford Hospitals Charity, with local people, schools and businesses coming together to make sure patients visiting or spending Easter in hospital didn’t miss…

Major event launched for businesses over payroll and HR crackdown

7 April 2026

Businesses in Yorkshire are being urged to attend a free ‘strategic survival summit’ to help them deal with the most significant payroll and HR shake-up in a generation. Azets, a UK top 10 accountancy and business advisory firm in King Street, Leeds, has joined forces with Leeds Business Growth Service…

Strengthening Yorkshire’s Business Backbone: The Power of Inclusive Growth

7 April 2026

Across Yorkshire, our businesses are the lifeblood of the community. But to stay competitive in a global market, we must move beyond traditional models. True growth isn’t just about the bottom line; it’s about the people behind it. That is why the Institute for Equity, University Centre is proud to…

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FREE 60 minute consultation

14 April 2026

What do the likes of AMEX, John Lewis & First Direct all have in common? They all develop Emotional Intelligence (EI) in their people. The result? Higher performance, lower attrition, increased Customer Satisfaction – and upturn in revenue. I am fully certified EQ in the workplace assessor and coach, and author of…

Save money whilst gaining expertise through Fractional Hire – Flourish Talent EQ

10 April 2026

Fractional work is revolutionising the workplace. Experienced professionals are leaving full-time roles to advise multiple clients on Board Advisory, Sales/GTM Strategy, AI Strategy, and more. Scale-ups to large businesses are benefiting from the cost efficiencies of this non-full-time model. Interested? We offer a FREE 90-minute 1:1 session for members (non-members…

EGYM Hussle – One Month Wellness Pass

9 April 2026

Give your teams the gift of health, fitness and longevity. Hussle is the UK’s leading fitness network, on a mission to make fitness flexible, accessible, and affordable for employees as part of one simple corporate benefit. They collaborate with thousands of fantastic venues across the UK, and Yorkshire is one…

Discounted corporate rates offer

8 April 2026

Corporate & Business Our serviced apartment suites are perfect for business travellers seeking flexible residential-style accommodation. With spacious layouts, all suites come complete with fully equipped kitchens, designated workspaces, plush sofas, and lightning-fast Wi-Fi connectivity. For travel agents, we collaborate seamlessly via GDS, streamlining the booking process. Enjoy up to…

10% off Conference Packages for Chamber Members

7 April 2026

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Kirk Newsholme Chartered Accountants: Breakfast, Brief & Connect

7 April 2026

Caballero Lounge, The Springs, Thorpe Park, LS15 8GG Tuesday 21st April 8.00-9.00am We are pleased to offer all members a free ticket to our next network event which will be themed around the subject of business succession. ‘The Secrets of Succession: Planning what comes next for your business…’ Whether you’re…

Bradford Chamber President & Vice President

Rebecca Fitzgerald

Bradford Chamber President

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Scott Wilson

Bradford Chamber Vice President

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Member Offers

FREE 60 minute consultation

What do the likes of AMEX, John Lewis & First Direct all have in common? They all develop Emotional Intelligence (EI) in their people. The result? Higher performance, lower attrition, increased Customer Satisfaction – and upturn in revenue. I am fully certified EQ in the workplace assessor and coach, and author of a world best selling book on EQ&AI…

Save money whilst gaining expertise through Fractional Hire – Flourish Talent EQ

Fractional work is revolutionising the workplace. Experienced professionals are leaving full-time roles to advise multiple clients on Board Advisory, Sales/GTM Strategy, AI Strategy, and more. Scale-ups to large businesses are benefiting from the cost efficiencies of this non-full-time model. Interested? We offer a FREE 90-minute 1:1 session for members (non-members £95) to see if this…

EGYM Hussle – One Month Wellness Pass

Give your teams the gift of health, fitness and longevity. Hussle is the UK’s leading fitness network, on a mission to make fitness flexible, accessible, and affordable for employees as part of one simple corporate benefit. They collaborate with thousands of fantastic venues across the UK, and Yorkshire is one of their most widely served…

Discounted corporate rates offer

Corporate & Business Our serviced apartment suites are perfect for business travellers seeking flexible residential-style accommodation. With spacious layouts, all suites come complete with fully equipped kitchens, designated workspaces, plush sofas, and lightning-fast Wi-Fi connectivity. For travel agents, we collaborate seamlessly via GDS, streamlining the booking process. Enjoy up to 20% off short stays and…

10% off Conference Packages for Chamber Members

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Kirk Newsholme Chartered Accountants: Breakfast, Brief & Connect

Caballero Lounge, The Springs, Thorpe Park, LS15 8GG Tuesday 21st April 8.00-9.00am We are pleased to offer all members a free ticket to our next network event which will be themed around the subject of business succession. ‘The Secrets of Succession: Planning what comes next for your business…’ Whether you’re thinking about retirement, taking a…

Discounted Day Delegate Rate for Members in May 2026

£55.00 Day Delegate Rate for Members in May 2026 Whatever kind of event you are looking to hold, the Swinton Estate offers a myriad of spaces, dining, team building and wellness experiences which combine to create extraordinary events. Whether you’re looking to reward your team with a luxury retreat, celebrate a business or personal milestone…

Discounted day delegate rate for Chamber Members

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Members of the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce can now take advantage of planting their trees for 2026 and create their own corporate forest.

Planting trees is crucial when it comes down to carbon absorption, as well as adding value to your brand. Our 50p initiative could be for your business, your team or on behalf of your customers. The trees that we plant on your behalf are spread across Africa and change lives. We take ‘The Forest Garden…