Defence manufacturer Avon Protection has appointed a former head of transaction services at accountancy giant KPMG as an independent non-executive director. Maggie Brereton, pictured, will join the board of the Melksham-based group, which specialises in protective gear, masks and breathing equipment for the military and first-responder markets, on 1 April. Maggie is CEO of...
Aequus, Bath & North East Somerset Council’s housing company, has appointed housing association boss Sally Higham as its new non-executive chair. The council said Sally, pictured, who lives in Bath, would bring a wealth of experience from the commercial and housing sectors to the role. She will take over on 7 May when current...
Five-star Lucknam Park Hotel & Spa near Bath is making a number of investments in its luxury facilities, including a new restaurant and two new cottages. The privately owned, luxury 42-bedroom hotel, pictured, which sits on a 500-acre estate at Colerne, will launch The Walled Garden restaurant next month, as well as upgrading its...
Businesses are being invited to demonstrate their commitment to equality and diversity by supporting one of the area’s largest Pride events. Taking place on Saturday, 15 June, Chippenham Pride is expected to attract thousands of people. Renewable electricity firm Good Energy, which employs more than 250 people at its head office in the town,...
Bath Business News has teamed up with specialist communications consultancy Distinctive Communications to discuss how to engage with journalists to promote your business at an event tomorrow. Hosted by Distinctive founder Ben Lowndes, the free webinar will hear from Bath Business News editor Robert Buckland on why some stories get coverage and others don’t. Other areas covered will...
Monday March 18 Finals: Marshalls, Team Internet Group Interim: Seeing Machines Tuesday March 19 Finals: Trustpilot Group, Essentra, Midwich Group, Zotefoam, The Pebble Group, Staffline Group, Personal Group Holdings, Harworth Group, Fintel, Diversified Energy Company, Mpac Group, Tissue Regenix Group, M P Evans Group, Atalaya Mining, Sabre Insurance Group, Videndum Interims: Close Bros Group, Eagle Eye Solutions Group,...
Bath Business News has teamed up with specialist communications consultancy Distinctive Communications to discuss how to engage with journalists to promote your business at an event next week. Hosted by Distinctive founder Ben Lowndes, the free webinar will hear from Bath Business News editor Robert Buckland on why some stories get coverage and others don’t. Other areas covered...
The University of Bath’s status as a leading centre for cutting-edge research was boosted this week as it joined a new innovative digital health hub while also receiving around £25m to train a new generation of scientists, mathematicians and engineers. The digital health hub, made up of a consortium of universities from across the...
Nearly a third of tourists visiting Bath and the West of England have been influenced by seeing the region on screen in shows such as Bridgerton, according to new research. Visit West, the region’s destination marketing organisation, said 30% of visitors were attracted by films or shows shot locally. This reflects the increasing value of...
Individuals inspired to start a business or already on their entrepreneurial journey can discover and share insights at the University of Bath’s third annual Enterprise Day. The event next Wednesday, 20 March, will bring together business leaders, academic experts and student entrepreneurs to share ideas and celebrate innovation and start-up successes. Enterprise Day is...
