The organisation tasked with helping shape the economic future of the West of England is hoping to attract more businesswomen to join its board to go some way to address its major gender imbalance. Out of the West of England Local Enterprise Partnership’s (LEP) 18 board members, just two...
South West law firm Ashfords, which has an office in Bristol, has demonstrated its commitment to employee wellbeing after re-signing a national pledge for employers who are positive in their approach towards mental health. The Mindful Employer Charter is one element of the Mindful Employer initiative, which aims to...
Bristol business support organisation BRAVE Enterprise is hosting a free cyber security workshop for small businesses in the city as police urge firms to beef-up their online defences. The seminar, on February 19, will be presented by web security expert Joanne Bocko of Avon and Somerset Police and will...
Business leaders in Bristol are being encouraged to enter one of the region’s top award schemes for recognising excellence and enterprise in the boardroom. The Institute of Directors’ (IoD) South West Director of the Year Awards 2019 champion outstanding leaders and entrepreneurs and focus UK-wide attention on success in the region....
Demolition of the former Royal Mail sorting office next to Bristol Temple Meads station started this week – ridding the city of a notorious eyesore and triggering a key milestone in the regeneration of the Temple Quarter district. The building, which has stood vacant since the Royal Mail moved...
National commercial property consultancy Knight Frank has appointed Joanna Crofts as head of its property asset management team for the South West and South Wales while Jocelyn Hickling has joined as an associate. Joanna has worked at Knight Frank since 2004, joining as a graduate in the Bristol office...
TLT, the Bristol-headquartered law firm, has re-elected Andrew Glynn as senior partner for a second three-year term. The election was uncontested. In his role as senior partner Andrew, pictured, sits on the firm’s governance & oversight board and chairs both its remuneration and promotions committees. He also leads the...
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