Ethical tea firm Pukka Herbs’ Keynsham head office has been named as one of the best workplaces in the South of England. Judges for the annual British Council for Offices' (BCO) regional awards described Herb House – part of the former Cadbury’s chocolate factory development at Somerdale – as having “restorative, relaxing and playful...
Logistics group Wincanton has appointed a new chief executive following the decision by its current CEO to retire later this year. The Chippenham-headquartered firm, the largest UK business of its kind, said Adrian Colman, its chief executive for the past six years, will step down from its board in October. He will be replaced...
The future of Bath Youth Hostel has been secured for the next generation of visitors to the city through a £2.55m investment – the largest ever in the South West by leading youth charity YHA (England and Wales). The funding has transformed the main Youth Hostel building – a Grade II-listed Italian-style mansion Bathwick...
Justine Fearns, senior research manager in national independent financial advisory firm Chase de Vere’s Bath office, is in the running for a prestigious industry award. Justine, pictured, who has worked at the firm for 21 years and plays a key role in managing clients’ investment portfolios, has been shortlisted in the Woman of the...
The Roman Baths Foundation has elected Fiona Pollard as its new chair, succeeding David Beeton CBE who has stood down after four years in the role. Bath resident Fiona, pictured, runs her own events company and also sits on several boards. After a career working in derivatives in the City with a number of...
Citizens Advice BANES has been appointed Leslie Redwood, the former head of business development and partnerships at Visit Bath, as its new CEO. The charity this year celebrates providing a range of trusted help, support and advice to Bath and North East Somerset residents. With Leslie at the helm it is looking forward to...
