Green/sustainable business

Final go-ahead for Hinkley Point C welcomed by West business chiefs

September 15, 2016
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Final go-ahead for Hinkley Point C welcomed by West business chiefs

Business leaders have welcomed the government’s historic decision to go ahead with the £18bn Hinkley Point C nuclear power station, saying it will create a huge economic boost for the West of England and lead to thousands of new jobs. The final decision after years of delays – and a further pause of several...

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Curo promotes pedal power to its people by supporting Cycle to Work Day

September 14, 2016
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Curo promotes pedal power to its people by supporting Cycle to Work Day

Staff working at the Bath headquarters of housing association Curo took to two wheels today to get to work as part of Cycle to Work Day. Those who commuted by bike enjoyed a free breakfast to reward their efforts while cycle experts from Bath homeless charity Julian House’s bike workshop were on hand all...

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West firms show resilience on sales and jobs despite confidence plunging to four-year low

September 2, 2016
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West firms show resilience on sales and jobs despite confidence plunging to four-year low

Confidence among West of England firms has slumped to its lowest level since 2012 as they continue to react to the EU referendum, according to a new survey. The latest quarterly ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor (BCM), which gauges how businesses view the economic prospects facing them over coming year, shows confidence falling into negative...

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Boardroom appointments at Good Energy as it powers ahead with expansion

September 2, 2016
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Boardroom appointments at Good Energy as it powers ahead with expansion

Good Energy, the 100% renewable energy firm, has strengthened its board with two key appointments as it prepares for its next phase of growth. Emma Tinker joins the Chippenham-based firm as a non-executive director and David Brooks as an executive director, both with immediate effect. Emma, a private equity investment director, brings a wealth...

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Excitement building ahead of next month’s Bath Business Show

September 2, 2016
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Excitement building ahead of next month’s Bath Business Show

Hundreds of business owners from across the West of England are expected to attend the annual Bath Business Show next month as it returns bigger and better than previous years. Last year’s sold out event attracted more than 450 delegates and 55 exhibitors and organisers believe this year’s show on October 14 will be...

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Curo chair designate gets ready to step into new role

September 1, 2016
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Curo chair designate gets ready to step into new role

Curo, the Bath-based housing association, has appointed Liz Potter as a non-executive director and chair designate.  Liz Potter, pictured, is an experienced board chair, independent governance consultant and executive coach. She will take over as chair following Curo’s AGM later this month following which acting chair Dermot Courtier will revert to his post as a...

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Bath businesses line up to back Celebrating Carers annual awards

September 1, 2016
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Bath businesses line up to back Celebrating Carers annual awards

Six Bath firms are showing their support for local carers by sponsoring the Bath and North East Somerset Carers’ Centre’s annual awards night. A major donation by NHS healthcare provider Sirona Care & Health has enabled the centre to recognise the ‘unsung heroes’ in the local community through the Celebrating Carers event. Sirona, based...

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Starts at Home supported housing campaign case study: Rapper Taelor Newport

September 1, 2016
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Starts at Home supported housing campaign case study: Rapper Taelor Newport

“I left home, no phone, no money… really, I hadn’t a clue,” raps Taelor Newport on Second Chance, a track he has written about his experience as a homeless teenager. Taelor tells his story with wit and honesty through his music.  Currently living at Curo’s Bath Foyer project in Twerton and working at a...

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Campaign highlighting need for supported housing backed by Curo

September 1, 2016
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Campaign highlighting need for supported housing backed by Curo

Bath-based Curo is among housing providers highlighting the benefits of supported housing as part of the national Starts at Home campaign. Starts at Home celebrates supported housing and tells the stories of people in communities across the country who have gained independence or rebuilt their confidence through these vital services. Housing associations such as...

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Firms urged to support Julian House’s fundraising circular walk around Bath

August 19, 2016
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Firms urged to support Julian House’s fundraising circular walk around Bath

Staff in Bath businesses are being invited to take part in city-based homeless charity Julian House’s Circuit of Bath Walk on September 25.  The event involves walking part, or all, of a spectacular 20-mile route around the edge of the city designed so walkers enjoy some stunning scenery as well as wonderful views across...

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