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,…

Chamber meets Chinese Consul General

7 November 2025

West & North Chamber of Commerce met with Tang Rui, the Chinese consul general for the North of England, at the offices of City of York Council. As well as Matthew Seddon and Mark Casci from the Chamber, CYC leader Claire Douglas, deputy leader Peter Kilbane, Garry Taylor and Samual Blyth from the council and…

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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Over £1 million awarded to boost young people’s mental health through creative writing and ethical AI 

11 May 2026

York St John University partners with Goldsmiths and University of Leeds for Creative Writing Together project  A major new research project led by York St John University has secured over £1 million in funding to support young people’s mental health, strengthen family relationships and promote inclusion through creative writing. The…

36 new council-built homes in Walmgate given go-ahead

8 May 2026

Planning permission for 36 new homes for social rent and shared ownership was granted last night (Thursday 8 May). The energy-efficient flats and family homes will be built on the site of Willow House in Walmgate, York. To help meet the need for affordable homes in the city, 60% will…

Yorkshire engineering firm celebrates success at HSBC’s Small Business Awards

8 May 2026

Leading mechanical and electrical engineering firm Salko UK, is celebrating after its family business has been recognised by a leading national award. Salko UK was awarded the Yorkshire, Humber and the North East ‘Family Business Award’ at last night’s HSBC Small Business Awards. The business was recognised for its strong…

Final push on York Station Gateway highway works

8 May 2026

Contractors John Sisk & Son have confirmed the programme for their final works on the highways part of the York Station Gateway project. Once they are finished the new permanent road layout will be in place along with continuous safe cycle lanes and footways, plus the new bus stops and…

Greater protection for private tenants and new responsibilities for landlords

7 May 2026

Across England, changes to private tenancies and landlords’ responsibilities came into effect through the Renters’ Rights Act at the start of May. Among the key changes are that tenancies will automatically roll on, month by month, with no end date. The tenancy can continue until: the tenant and landlord decide…

Andrew Jackson and Smailes Goldie advise on sale of LSTC Group to SOCOTEC UK and Ireland

7 May 2026

Leading regional firms Andrew Jackson Solicitors LLP and chartered accountants Smailes Goldie, announce that they have advised the selling shareholders of Driffield-based LSTC Group (“LSTC”) on the sale of their shares to SOCOTEC UK & Ireland (“SOCOTEC”), a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services, which employs over 2,000…

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Christmas Party Nights at Mercure York

6 May 2026

Celebrate the festive season at the Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel with colleagues, friends, or family at one of our unforgettable Christmas party nights. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal featuring the finest festive flavours, followed by an evening of music and dancing with our resident DJ—guaranteeing a lively atmosphere from…

Free Cyber Security Health Check for Chamber Members

27 April 2026

Is your business cyber-secure? With cyber-attacks on the increase, you need a security product you can trust. Abzorb is offering a free Cyber Security Health Check for Members which will provide: Visibility of your current infrastructure, along with any security gaps you’ll need to address to protect your business from…

Free pensions training event for Chamber Members

15 April 2026

First Actuarial Defined Contribution (DC) training day 2026 Most organisations now offer a Defined Contribution (DC) pension scheme – but are you maximising the value for your business and your members? First Actuarial, a Gallagher company, is running a free DC training day in Leeds designed to help trustees and…

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…

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OSCAR’s Paediatric Brain Tumour Charity

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At OSCAR’s Charity, we believe that every child affected by a brain tumour deserves the chance to smile, to play, and to simply be a child—even in the face of life’s most challenging circumstances. For families navigating the devastating reality of childhood brain tumours, those moments of joy can feel impossibly far away. OSCAR’s exists…

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Christmas Party Nights at Mercure York

Celebrate the festive season at the Mercure York Fairfield Manor Hotel with colleagues, friends, or family at one of our unforgettable Christmas party nights. Enjoy a delicious three-course meal featuring the finest festive flavours, followed by an evening of music and dancing with our resident DJ—guaranteeing a lively atmosphere from start to finish. Your night…

Free Cyber Security Health Check for Chamber Members

Is your business cyber-secure? With cyber-attacks on the increase, you need a security product you can trust. Abzorb is offering a free Cyber Security Health Check for Members which will provide: Visibility of your current infrastructure, along with any security gaps you’ll need to address to protect your business from cyber attacks Notifications of any…

Free pensions training event for Chamber Members

First Actuarial Defined Contribution (DC) training day 2026 Most organisations now offer a Defined Contribution (DC) pension scheme – but are you maximising the value for your business and your members? First Actuarial, a Gallagher company, is running a free DC training day in Leeds designed to help trustees and employers get more from their…

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…

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