Preserves maker in a jam over bank finance secures funding from regional lender to help it grow

November 6, 2024
Preserves maker in a jam over bank finance secures funding from regional lender to help it grow

A Bristol fruit preserve and chilli jam manufacturer is to double its capacity to meet increasing demand after receiving £200,000 from a specialist South West funder – having had its previous applications for growth finance rejected by its bank. Single Variety Co, which mostly sells to individuals via its...

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New managing director for Bristol Waste as it prepares to meet new challenges on recycling and net zero

November 6, 2024
New managing director for Bristol Waste as it prepares to meet new challenges on recycling and net zero

Bristol Waste Company, the refuse collection, cleaning and recycling firm, has appointed Richard Williams as its new managing director. The firm said Bristol-born Richard, pictured, brought a wealth of expertise, experience and commitment to the role having held senior leadership positions in a range of companies, including discount supermarket...

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More new flights from Bristol Airport launched by easyJet as it continues to target the South West

November 6, 2024
More new flights from Bristol Airport launched by easyJet as it continues to target the South West

Budget airline easyJet has continued to develop its offering from Bristol Airport with the launch of three new routes, taking its total number of destinations from the airport to more than 70. The airline, which this summer added an 18th aircraft to its Bristol-based fleet, introduced a new twice...

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Vanaways drives ahead by helping mobile chiller and self storage firm unlock further expansion

November 5, 2024
Vanaways drives ahead by helping mobile chiller and self storage firm unlock further expansion

A business providing mobile freezers to events and secure self storage in shipping containers is on the road to more growth after teaming up with Bristol specialist motor leasing company Vanaways. Container Team has taken on three new vehicles and opened its first indoor self-storage facility as it looks...

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Bristol’s three central area BIDs call on businesses to back their merger and bring £17m investment to city

November 5, 2024
Bristol’s three central area BIDs call on businesses to back their merger and bring £17m investment to city

Firms in central Bristol are being consulted on a plan to merge the three Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) covering the area in a move that they say would leverage more funding to drive economic growth. The Bristol City Centre, Redcliffe & Temple and Broadmead BIDs claim by uniting and...

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Upmarket regional housing developer builds for its future with help from Thrings’ corporate team

November 5, 2024
Upmarket regional housing developer builds for its future with help from Thrings’ corporate team

Corporate lawyers in Thrings’ Bristol office have advised Wiltshire housebuilder Stonewood Homes on a string of deals linked to its schemes across the West of England. Stonewood, which specialises in small-to-medium developments of high-quality, sustainable new homes, received funding from a consortium of investors as part of its plans...

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Experienced Bristol-based planning and environment lawyer joins Osborne Clarke as partner

November 4, 2024
Experienced Bristol-based planning and environment lawyer joins Osborne Clarke as partner

The planning & environment practice in international legal practice Osborne Clarke’s Bristol office has been boosted with the appointment of Christian Silk as partner. Described by the firm as a highly skilled and experienced planning and environment lawyer, Christian, pictured, supports clients across the energy, infrastructure and built environment...

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Burges Salmon helps drive growth at innovative firm behind salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles

November 4, 2024
Burges Salmon helps drive growth at innovative firm behind salary sacrifice scheme for electric vehicles

The corporate and mergers & acquisitions team at Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon has advised on an investment aimed at accelerating the growth of an innovative salary sacrifice provider for electric vehicles. The Electric Car Scheme was set up in 2020 after co-founders Thom Groot and Tom Eilon...

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Ahead of the Agenda: The Week Ahead

November 3, 2024
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Monday November 4 Q3 results: Kosmos Energy, City London Investment Group Economic announcement: PMI manufacturing Tuesday November 5 Finals: Associated British Foods, Smiths News, Ensilica, ASOS Interims: Air Astana Joint Stock Company, Induction Healthcare Group Trading announcements: International Workplace Group, TI Fluid Systems, Coca-Coca Europacific Partners Economic announcements: BRC sales monitor, Retail sales Wednesday November...

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