Business West, the organisation that runs Bristol Chamber of Commerce and the Bristol Initiative, has described this week’s Queen’s Speech as ‘bittersweet’, with positive measures counter balanced by risks linked to the EU referendum. The speech, which set out the new Government’s legislative programme for the year ahead, included...
Bristol-based property development and management company Studio HIVE has launched an innovative design competition to celebrate its first anniversary. It unveiled a life-size rhinoceros statue outside its new offices on Oakfield Road, Clifton, at its first birthday party last night – and it is now asking Bristol’s creative community...
Bristol property management agency BNS Property Management is one of the first firms in the country to receive a new accreditation by ARMA, the leading trade association for residential leasehold management. The accreditation gives peace of mind to people living in leasehold properties when choosing a managing agent. Based in...
Property consultancy Alder King has made two key appointments in its Bristol office to meet growing demand for its services linked to the burgeoning student accommodation market. Jack Appleton joins the firm’s rapidly-expanding planning team as a senior planner, having relocated from London where he worked in the public...
The South West’s biggest free business event gets underway today with organisers saying it looks set to be a flyaway success. Up to 3,000 delegates are expected to attend the Business Showcase South West 2015, which returns to returns to Bristol’s Colston Hall today and tomorrow. Star attractions include...
The CBI today called on the new Tory Government to set out clear plans for the next Parliament within the first 100 days. With the in-out referendum on EU membership, which has been promised with two years, grabbing political attention, the business organisation wants swift action on a number...
National property consultancy Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has made a key senior appointment in Bristol as it looks to expand its industrial and logistics operations in the South West. Brett Casswell, pictured, joins as associate director to manage the industrial and logistics division, with development support for investors. Brett,...
The transformation of a derelict part of Redcliffe – the last largely undeveloped area of central Bristol – is to go ahead following the green light for a new mixed-use scheme from the city council. The first phase of developer Change Real Estate scheme, pictured, includes 128 residential units...
Property agency Hartnell Taylor Cook has appointed six new members of staff as part of its strategy to continue to grow its London and Bristol offices. Wayne McNally, pictured, has been appointed as the director in charge of professional services in Bristol, covering the South West and Wales. He...
Anticipation is building with less than a week to go before delegates gather for the region’s biggest free business event. Organisers hope to welcome up to 3,000 delegates to Business Showcase South West 2015 next Thursday and Friday. Star attractions include keynote speakers ‘Millionaires’ Mentor’ Bev James and Levi...
International human resources group ADP has become the fourth blue-chip firm to take space at 10 Templeback, one of Bristol’s only grade A office developments in the past few months. The US-headquartered $11bn-revenue group – whose services span payroll, talent management, tax and benefits administration – is to occupy...
Bristol’s city centre Hampton by Hilton hotel has appointed Nikola Garnev as deputy manager ahead of its opening this summer. Nikola, pictured, joins general manager Imran Ali and sales manager Kate Hemmings as they work towards its July debut. The 186-room mid-range hotel, which will be managed by Focus...
A new health and safety business in Bristol has benefitted from its own expertise during the expansion of its headquarters. BNS Health and Safety, an offshoot of BNS Property Management, is overseeing the refurbishment of its offices in Downend as it prepares to add to its growing team. Set...
