Nearly half of South West businesses believe the General Election will lead to significant economic expansion in the region over the next six months, a new survey has revealed. Research commissioned by accountancy firm Monahans, which has seven offices in the region, including in Bath, shows 47% of business owners are confident that market...
A development of affordable and energy-efficient family homes in Bath has won a prestigious regional property award. The St Joseph’s Court scheme on Sladebrook Road in Southdown, pictured, topped the Residential Project of the Year (35 homes and under) Year category at Michelmores Property Awards, which have long championed sustainability and innovation, and place...
Registered charity People against Poverty set up its business community – Business against Poverty (BaP) – more than15 years ago. It offers purpose-led donor organisations a network to link up with a vibrant and engaged community of like-minded businesses and impact positively on extreme poverty in six countries, including the UK. People against Poverty...
Law firm Thrings has reached gender parity at partner level following the appointment of experienced commercial property lawyer Salma Maqsood. Salma’s arrival means the firm’s 52 partners are now evenly split between men and women. This reflects a 20% shift over the past six years in a move the firm – which employs more...
Two Bath youth charities are inviting businesses based in the area to get involved in a new outdoor fundraising challenge. The Big BaNES 100k runs until 27 September to support life-changing young people’s mental health and emotional wellbeing services delivered by Mentoring Plus and Off The Record Bath & North East Somerset. The challenge invites fundraisers...
Bath legal and financial planning firm Mogers Drewett has made a record number of promotions – including the first non-lawyer to become a partner. The appointments include four new partners and other promotions across the commercial and private client teams at the firm, which also has offices in Wells, Sherborne and Frome. The moves...
The Bath Business Conference is to return for a third year in October with the theme of ‘better business in Bath'. Organiser Bath BID (Business Improvement District) describes the event as being a great opportunity for businesses in the city to come together and “share the challenges of becoming part of a cleaner, greener,...
Law firm Goughs Solicitors is offering the chance to gain invaluable insights from its experienced family law experts at a special event next week. Taking place between 8am and 6pm at Hotel Indigo Bath, South Parade, the free divorce and family law clinic is aimed at anyone going through a relationship breakdown or unsure...
Senior figures from the worlds of business, sport and charity will share their perspectives on leading with integrity and purpose at an event hosted by the University of Bath’s School of Management. Taking place in The Forum in central Bath on Wednesday 3 July, Leadership Dialogues @Bath is organised by world-renowned leadership experts Dr Margaret Heffernan...
With the general election now taking place on 4 July, Business West – the region’s largest business organisation – has issued a 10-point plan for the long-term prosperity of the West of England. Through its Quarterly Economic Survey, which acts as a barometer of business sentiment across the region, coupled with its ongoing conversations...
