Stephen George + Partners LLP (SGP) and infrastructure firm AECOM have submitted plans for a £15.8m bus station in Halifax, a key regeneration project which will deliver a fully enclosed concourse with 19 DIRO stands, fully enclosed waiting areas, retail and information facilities under a stunning feature timber framed concourse
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Solicitor marks 40 years at Halifax legal practice
Solicitor Robert Scott is celebrating this month after notching up 40 years’ service with Halifax legal practice, Wilkinson Woodward. Robert was born and raised in Halifax and joined Wilkinson Woodward as an articled clerk in July 1980, after graduating from the University of Liverpool and Chester College of Law. He qualified as
Yorkshire healthcare expertise comes together
South Yorkshire-based White Rose PR has been appointed by Positive Science People, founded in Halifax, West Yorkshire, to support the company’s PR activity for its all-in-one food supplement ActiFlex™. Positive Science People is boosting its marketing efforts in 2020 and chose White Rose PR for their expertise in the Vitamins, Minerals
Business event to provide insight into the Mid Yorkshire economy
Business owners and directors from across the districts of Halifax, Huddersfield and Wakefield will come together on Friday, February 7, for a special networking breakfast hosted by the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, to highlight the latest economic updates from the UK and across the Mid Yorkshire region. The latest Quarterly
Bottomley Opticians announced National Opticians Practice of the Year
Bottomleys Eyeware Boutique, based in The Piece Hall, Halifax, will officially receive the coveted National Opticians Practice of the Year award on Monday, when Conor Heaney, director of the trade association, Optical Success Academy, will visit the boutique. The award comes following the Boutique’s first anniversary in The Piece Hall, Jim
Halifax e-commerce consultancy win five new projects
Halifax based e-commerce specialist Venture Forge is celebrating 18 months in business with five new project wins totalling £90,000, a larger office, four award nominations and a new, bespoke Amazon service offering. The agency, which was launched in Spring 2018 by Andrew Banks, former head of e-commerce for Matalan, has experienced
Leading lights from film, sport and policy give their backing to The Piece Hall Trust
Three leading figures from the film, policy and sport sectors have pledged their support to The Piece Hall Trust by becoming patrons of the charity. The new patrons are critically acclaimed writer and film director Mark Herman, public affairs and campaigns expert Tom Lees and England Rugby Union legend Brian Moore. From
New civic role for The Piece Hall Trust duo
Roger Marsh OBE and Nicky Chance-Thompson, the chair and chief executive of The Piece Hall Trust, have both been appointed to the prestigious role of Deputy Lieutenant for West Yorkshire. The highly respected and influential position has been assigned by Ed Anderson, HM Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, and will see Roger
Alibi launches Georgian afternoon tea experience
A Georgian mansion house in the heart of Halifax will provide the backdrop for a new afternoon tea experience launching this weekend. From Saturday, Alibi Bar and Restaurant will be serving afternoon tea in its opulent first floor Grand Salon, an experience accompanied by Alibi’s resident pianist. Originally the main drawing
Historic England praises “exceptional” Piece Hall on special visit
Commissioners of Historic England, the public body which celebrates and protects England’s historic environment, made a notable visit to The Piece Hall to see up close the iconic building and learn more about the work of the charitable Piece Hall Trust, in making it a flourishing cultural and heritage destination. The