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Humber’s decarbonisation ambitions boosted as roadmap funding secured
The joint bid for funding from Innovate UK will enable the first phase of work on a detailed decarbonisation delivery plan for the region’s major industrial cluster, which will aim to protect important jobs and industries while reducing carbon emissions. The Humber’s bid was awarded £96,000 to develop a plan for producing the roadmap (phase one), which – if approved – could lead to a...
Housebuilding industry leader joins Beal board
John Reed is a vastly experienced housebuilding executive who retired recently from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes after 27 years. He joins as a non-executive director and brings to the business considerable board-level experience of the housebuilding industry and also extensive knowledge of the residential property market in Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where Beal operates. A qualified...
Last chance to nominate star employees for new business awards
Nominations to enter the Hull and East Yorkshire People in Business Awards close on Friday, April 26, giving companies just days to submit recommendations for star team members. The first of their kind in the region, the new awards are free to enter and give businesses the chance to not only nominate themselves, but also hard-working team members that go above and beyond in their role. With 11...
Dove House brings muddy obstacle course to East Yorkshire
Dove House Hospice is looking for people who are prepared to tackle five miles of obstacles on a course in the stunning grounds of Sledmere House, near Driffield, this summer. It’s the only event of its kind in the area and everyone who takes part will be rewarded for their efforts with a cake on the finishing line. Anita Brien, events coordinator for Dove House Hospice, said: “Get Caked! is the...
Designs sponsors GB triathlete
Martin Oliver, who also works at Designs as an applications team leader, has qualified for the championships and will be travelling to Switzerland in August to represent his country in the multi-discipline sport. The championships, which consist of three continuous endurance races, sees triathletes swim, cycle and run their way to the finish line. Qualifying for the sprint distance event, Martin...