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Rollits bolsters top-ranked private capital team with senior hire
A lawyer who spent more than 60 years working for the practice in Hull his father founded has now made the move to join another firm in the city. Patrick Burstall has been appointed as a consultant solicitor in the private capital team at Rollits LLP. Burstalls was founded by Bryan Burstall at Imperial Chambers, Bowlalley Lane, Hull, in 1946 and Patrick joined in 1961, qualifying as a solicitor...
Redefining ‘women’s work’: the unsung heroes of the cleaning industry
Hull-based commercial cleaning company Lemonclean is redefining the meaning of ‘women’s work’ this International Women’s Day (March 8), celebrating the extraordinary and crucial work its team completes on a daily basis. Those that work in the cleaning industry often go under the radar; it’s an invisible, thankless and often underappreciated job. However, in reality many workplaces wouldn’t be...
Careers Hub teams with WiME to promote STEM apprenticeships on International Women’s Day
Hull and East Yorkshire (HEY) Careers Hub has teamed up with Women in Manufacturing and Engineering (WiME) on International Women’s Day 2024 to promote and raise awareness around apprenticeship opportunities in the region. HEY Careers Hub and WiME are working with local employers in sector such engineering, construction, manufacturing and technology to increase female staff numbers. These...
HullBID boss highlights resilience and optimism in upbeat message to awards audience
The head of HullBID delivered an upbeat message about progress based on partnerships as member businesses gathered for the organisation’s annual awards. Kathryn Shillito, HullBID executive director who this year marks 15 years at the helm of the body, highlighted projects which have already brought improvements to the city centre with the regeneration of key sites including Whitefriargate and...
Rix Group receives national award for supporting staff with sustainable travel
One of Hull’s most prominent businesses has received national certification for its workplace travel plan, which encourages and supports its workforce to walk, cycle and use public transport for their daily commute. Rix Group, the sixth-generation, family-owned business, with a portfolio of 22 companies ranging across many industries, has received a Good Travel Plan award from Modeshift STARS....