Commercial property adviser Knight Frank’s Bristol team has expanded again with the appointment of Alex Cary as a graduate building surveyor. Alex, pictured, joins the building consultancy department where he will be involved in both professional and project work on a range of commercial properties across the South West....
Bristol Airport’s chief executive this week called on the government not to overlook the role played by regional airports in growing the UK’s economy following its long-delayed decision to support a third runway at Heathrow. Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said the “truly momentous” decision would trigger a £61bn boost for...
Bristol and West of England China Bureau has appointed Lingxi Wang as director of China affairs and initiatives. Lingxi, pictured, is an associate in the Bristol office of South West law firm Foot Anstey and a member of its real estate team. He has expertise in acquisition and disposal...
Demand for office space in Bristol city centre has been so strong this year that take-up has already exceeded the total for the whole of 2015, new figures show. And with a number of large inquiries in market, the total for this year is expected to easily beat the...
Bristol-based waste management broker Waste Source is celebrating its best trading figures since it launched six years ago following a record number of new client wins. The firm, set up by Bristol accountant-turned-entrepreneur Chris Holland, pictured, with just £200, is on course for a near 100% increase in turnover...
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has been warned that unless “very significant improvement and investment” goes into Bristol’s infrastructure the city will not achieve its growth ambitions. Mr Grayling, pictured, met business leaders yesterday on a tour of the region, during which he announced £750,000 towards improvement work on the...
The Bristol office of Rothmans Recovery has been appointed to handle the administration of one of the top hotels on the Isle of Wight. The upmarket Priory Bay Hotel at Seaview, pictured, which boasts a private beach and helipad, remains open and trading while a buyer is sought. Rupert Mullins...
Some of Britain’s most influential female entrepreneurs, inspirational business leaders and brightest start-ups are in Bristol today for the Festival of Female Entrepreneurs. Taking place at the At-Bristol science centre in Millennium Square, the day-long event promises to give delegates powerful insights for starting and scaling their businesses. Bristol Business...
Cubex, the Bristol-based commercial and residential property developer behind the city’s Finzels Reach regeneration scheme, has appointed Laura Hamer-West as its new development project manager. Laura, pictured, will work closely with Cubex director Gavin Bridge to complete the regeneration of the 4.7-acre former brewery site on the historic Floating...
Bristol’s small and medium-sized firms should use the next two years to get ‘Brexit-ready’, according to the area’s business support service GetSet for Growth. The organisation, which has just marked its one-year anniversary, said the EU referendum result had already triggered an increase in the number of businesses seeking...
The Bristol office of commercial property specialist Colliers International has strengthened its investment property management team with the appointment of two trainee surveyors. The team now has seven members – its highest-ever level – following the arrival of graduate surveyor Evan Whitson and the promotion of Helen Margetson to...
Clevedon-based engraving firm Brunel Engraving has completed a major contract at a new heritage site in Stratford-upon-Avon commemorating William Shakespeare. The firm produced more than 500 individually engraved bronze and steel items for Shakespeare’s New Place, which opened to visitors in August. The site, Shakespeare’s family home from 1597 until his...
The Lord Mayor of the City of London has praised Bristol’s business community for working in partnership to develop the city’s economy. Lord Mountevans, pictured, said out of the dozen UK cities he had visited this year, Bristol’s businesses had shown the greatest commitment to drive their city forward. ...
