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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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…