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Chartered surveyor joins Bristol Zoological Society as director of estates

August 26, 2016
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Chartered surveyor joins Bristol Zoological Society as director of estates

Bristol Zoological Society has appointed Tom Hedges as director of estates – a role that involves managing everything from the animal houses to the horticulture at the iconic Bristol Zoo Gardens in Clifton and the Wild Place Project, the 55-hectare family attraction north of the city. Tom, pictured, brings...

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Handelsbanken’s Portishead branch signals growth of town as vibrant business centre

August 26, 2016
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Handelsbanken’s Portishead branch signals growth of town as vibrant business centre

Handelsbanken has continued its expansion by opening a branch in Portishead in a move viewed as reflecting the town’s growing importance as a commercial hub. The Swedish-owned bank has been steadily expanding its UK branch network and now has more than 200 across the country. The Portishead outlet Marine...

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Bristol Business Blog: Mark Sheridan, Sanderson Weatherall. Will the Bristol city centre BID give businesses a boost?

August 26, 2016
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Bristol Business Blog: Mark Sheridan, Sanderson Weatherall. Will the Bristol city centre BID give businesses a boost?

By Mark Sheridan, head of Sanderson Weatherall’s Bristol office and a partner in the firm. This summer a consultation is underway around the proposed Bristol city centre Business Improvement District (BID), with businesses – both large and small – from across the city centre invited to share their views. ...

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Planner appointment boosts Alder King’s Bristol planning team as demand continues to grow

August 23, 2016
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Planner appointment boosts Alder King’s Bristol planning team as demand continues to grow

Regional property consultancy Alder King has made another key appointment in its Bristol office to meet continuing demand for its planning services. Portia Banwell has joined the firm’s planning team as a planner, having previously worked at Bristol City Council.   Portia, pictured, is drawing on her experience in...

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No hot air, but plenty of heated debate at Balloon Fiesta Business Breakfast

August 19, 2016
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No hot air, but plenty of heated debate at Balloon Fiesta Business Breakfast

Can businesses operate with a purpose was theme of the annual Bristol Balloon Fiesta Business Breakfast – with nearly 200 early-riser guests enjoying the debate. The event, sponsored by regional law firm Thrings for the fourth consecutive year, heard from an expert panel made up of Steve Fuller, from...

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Ladder manufacturer steps into brighter future in refurbished warehouses

August 19, 2016
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Ladder manufacturer steps into brighter future in refurbished warehouses

The UK’s largest independent manufacturer of ladders is moving from its Yatton base into two warehouse units on the Tweed Road Industrial Estate in Clevedon. Ladder producer Titan Ladders, which was formed in 1933, produces aluminium, timber, fibreglass and steel ladders for trade, industrial and domestic use nationwide. It...

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Former Somerfield chill store nets new tenant after nearly decade out in the cold

August 19, 2016
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Former Somerfield chill store nets new tenant after nearly decade out in the cold

The lack of industrial space in Bristol has been underlined by a deal on a building that has been empty for more than eight years. Netting and fencing equipment manufacturer Tildernet is to move to the 55,677 sq ft unit on Cater Road in Bishopsworth following an extensive refurbishment...

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Towering achievement for Sanderson Weatherall London-Paris cycle challenge

August 19, 2016
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Towering achievement for Sanderson Weatherall London-Paris cycle challenge

Sanderson Weatherall’s Bristol office partner Mark Sheridan has joined colleagues from the chartered surveyor and property consultancy’s other offices in completing its annual charity bike ride from London to Paris. The 215-mile feat raised more than £3,000 for The British Heart Foundation. The annual fundraising ride, now in its...

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Industrial market accelerates as major Bristol distribution schemes come on stream

August 19, 2016
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Industrial market accelerates as major Bristol distribution schemes come on stream

Take-up of large industrial units in the South West has soared this year to its highest level since the recession, with a number of huge distribution schemes around Bristol putting the city in the driving seat. The total take-up reached 2.4m sq ft during the first six months of...

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Chocolate Factory office scheme set to boost West of England’s tech and creative sectors

August 18, 2016
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Chocolate Factory office scheme set to boost West of England’s tech and creative sectors

Work to convert a landmark building on the former Cadbury’s factory site in Keynsham into modern workspace is underway and on schedule for completion next summer. The 100,000 sq ft of high-quality employment space in what will be branded as The Chocolate Factory is being viewed as key to...

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Converted shipping containers lift Bristol’s burgeoning food scene

August 12, 2016
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Converted shipping containers lift Bristol’s burgeoning food scene

Bristol’s vibrant food scene took a major leap forward today when the first occupiers of its innovative CARGO scheme started fitting out their units The Harbourside hub at Wapping Wharf is the first retail development in the city to be built using converted shipping containers.  CARGO 1 includes 18...

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Time running out for businesses to take part in Mayor Rees’s Bristol budget simulator

August 12, 2016
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Time running out for businesses to take part in Mayor Rees’s Bristol budget simulator

Businesses have just a week left to take part in Bristol City Council’s budget simulator and let Mayor Marvin Rees know what their priorities are as he strives to balance the books. The online simulator breaks down the services provided by the council and describes what they do. It...

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Promotion for staff at CBRE as it continues to expand Bristol office

August 12, 2016
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Promotion for staff at CBRE as it continues to expand Bristol office

Property consultancy CBRE has promoted seven staff in its Bristol office as it continues to invest in its workforce. Staff numbers have grown by 10% over the past year at the office. Guy Mansfield, Peter Craske and Ian Banks have been promoted from associate director to director; Mark Kelly...

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