Engineering consultants WSP are leading on a number of crucial flood risk management schemes across Leeds to help alleviate flooding across the region. Based in Leeds, the WSP flood and drainage team is currently working on six separate schemes that circle the city with millions of pounds earmarked to implement the
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Former Yorkshire production facility sold for redevelopment
The iconic former Ideal Standard (UK) Limited production and warehouse site in Yorkshire has been sold. The six-acre site in Otley, which comprises 102,000 sq ft of warehousing, production and office space, has been acquired by an undisclosed purchaser, which plans to redevelop or refurbish the site and bring it back
Ison Harrison opens new office in Otley
Tim “ushers” in a new era in Otley
Otley’s longest established firm of surveyors has a new office principal, following the appointment of experienced estate agent Tim Usherwood, as director. Tim, who has been with Dacres for 26 years and has considerable knowledge of Wharfedale from his time in Wetherby Ilkley and Skipton, will now manage the Otley branch,
Business advice around a campfire – retreat for solopreneurs
A Yorkshire-based solopreneur will be running an unusual outdoor retreat to help other solopreneurs escape the loneliness of the office and learn new business skills, all while sitting around a campfire. The Campfire Storytelling Retreat is the brainchild of Melissa Talago, founder of Campfire Communications, who got fed up seeing claims
Picture framing business to renovate Grade II listed building
File your return now to avoid hefty fines, warns Yorkshire tax specialist
Small businesses are being reminded they need to complete their online tax returns well before the 31 January deadline, rather than risk being landed with hefty fines. With January often being one of the busiest periods for businesses, particularly in the leisure and retail industries, local tax specialist Andrew Thornton, is
Otley’s Adlington development experiences record success
The sales team at Adlington’s £11m retirement development in Otley is celebrating tremendous success this week, after being named as the quickest-selling site in the company’s 10-year history. With the building only completing at the end of October, 92 per cent of the properties at the luxurious Bridge Street development have
Adlington House apartments selling fast
Developer Adlington has reported a high interest in its luxury Adlington House retirement development on Otley's Bridge Street. The scheme, which is due to open in October, boasts 48 one, two and three bed apartments overlooking the peaceful River Wharfe. Apartments are continuing to sell fast, with just one quarter remaining within only three weeks
Act now to ensure you receive vital tax credits, says local tax specialist
Yorkshire business owners are being urged to act now to ensure they receive vital tax credits. Andrew Thornton who runs TaxAssist Accountants in Otley said; “July 31 is the deadline for tax credit renewals, which for small business owners means they don’t have long to complete their tax returns, which they’ll