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Government proposes to review the Planning System

By Chamber Marketing / 7 August 2020
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The Government has today announced proposals to reform the existing planning system. The White Paper is out for consultation until the beginning of October. The consultation process will take feedback…

£589m to kickstart rail upgrades across the North

By Chamber Marketing / 23 July 2020
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Over £600m worth of investment in northern rail network will drive improvements across the region, including release £589m for work to upgrade and electrify Transpennine main line   New Council,…

BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker: Restart of the UK economy “still in first gear” with businesses operating at just half of normal capacity

By Chamber Marketing / 22 July 2020
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Results from the latest BCC Coronavirus Business Impact Tracker in partnership with job site Indeed reveal that businesses are operating at half of their pre-Covid 19 capacity on average, despite…

BCC responds to Prime Minister’s speech setting out next steps in Coronavirus response

By Chamber Marketing / 20 July 2020
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Commenting on the Prime Minister’s speech today (17 July), setting out the next steps in England’s Coronavirus response, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: On new guidance for returning to…

Chamber Appoints New Head of York and North Yorkshire and Events

By Chamber Marketing / 17 July 2020
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The West and North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Michele Taylor has been appointed the Head of York and North Yorkshire and Events.  Michele Taylor joined…

Government urged to help regions by clearing the way for HS2

By Chamber Marketing / 16 July 2020
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Political leaders in the Midlands and the North are demanding an early start to HS2 as new research shows the eastern leg of the line could create up to 150,000…

Chamber responds to Chancellor’s statement

By Chamber Marketing / 8 July 2020
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Speaking on today’s statement from Chancellor Rishi Sunak, Nick Garthwaite, MD of Bradford based Christeyns and chair of the West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce said, “In our submission…

BCC responds to the government’s £3 billion of green investment

By Chamber Marketing / 7 July 2020
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Commenting on the government’s £3 billion package of green investment to decarbonise public buildings and cut emissions, BCC Co-Executive Director Claire Walker said: “This scheme is a first step toward…

Regional Economy Hits the Buffers

By Chamber Marketing / 3 July 2020
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Economic activity ground to a shuddering halt in Q2 according to the latest survey from the region’s Chambers of Commerce. The latest results from West & North Yorkshire and Mid…

York’s ‘Local Plan’ takes next steps – ask your questions

By Chamber Marketing / 24 June 2020
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Work continues to progress York’s Local Plan following a letter received from the Government appointed planning inspectors. The letter, which has been published by City of York Council today, follows…

HM The Queen praises Chambers’ contribution to business during Coronavirus

By Chamber Marketing / 19 June 2020
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Her Majesty The Queen has offered support to businesses as they reopen, and praised the contribution Chambers of Commerce across the UK and around the world are making to help…

Chamber Finance Finder – transforming members’ access to business finance

By Chamber Marketing / 18 June 2020
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The Chamber are excited to launch an exciting new business funding matching tool looking to revolutionise access to finance for businesses in the West and North Yorkshire region. The new…

York council releases retail business pack

By Chamber Marketing / 16 June 2020
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With the recent changes in national guidance on social distancing, and as we fast approach the Government’s 15th June deadline for the reopening of non-essential retail, the City of York…

Regent Street flyover essential replacement works

By Chamber Marketing / 12 June 2020
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Connecting Leeds, managed by Leeds City Council, are currently undertaking work to rebuild the Regent Street flyover. We are writing to let you know about some full weekend closures coming…

Have your say on Manningham Lane upgrades

By Chamber Marketing / 9 June 2020
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Bradford Council and West Yorkshire Combined Authority are running a preliminary consultation on proposed changes to the A650 Manningham Lane as part of the Bradford Shipley Route Improvement Scheme. Due…

West Yorkshire Lord Lieutenant sends important message to charities, communities and businesses

By Chamber Marketing / 8 June 2020
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The Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire has released a video in which he thanks charities, voluntary groups, faith organisations, businesses and individuals for  “the wave of kindness” across the county during the…

York Council Enhance and Extend ‘Micro Grants Scheme’

By Chamber Marketing / 5 June 2020
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The Government is providing additional funding for local authorities to support small businesses (with high fixed property-related costs) that aren’t eligible for other ‘Small Business Grants’ or ‘Retail, Hospitality and…

Discretionary Grant Scheme Launched for Businesses in Leeds

By Chamber Marketing / 4 June 2020
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Leeds City Council looks to award grants to businesses and charities across the city who have not already benefited from Covid-19 funding. The discretionary grants fund, announced by the government…