A scheme designed by Bath-based consultancy Nash Partnership aimed at creating a major new residential-led waterside neighbourhood in Exeter has received planning permission. The 17-acre Water Lane development, described as “truly transformative” by Nash Partnership, includes nearly 1,000 new homes along with leisure and retail facilities, workplaces and public open space. The company behind the...
The role that cities and regions can play in driving the government’s growth agenda will be explored at a major event next week. Festival of Flourishing Regions will bring together policymakers, regional planners, economic development experts, academics and business and community leaders to explore and promote strategies for regional prosperity. Sessions will cover university...
Annual passenger numbers at Bristol Airport soared past the 10m mark for the first time last year as its airlines continued to introduce new destinations. The record figure was reached as the airport continued with its £400m, five-year upgrade – including a new £60m public transport interchange, pictured below, currently under construction – which will...
Nearly 200,000 jobs in 19,000 South West businesses have been supported by investments made through the British Business Bank over the past10 years, according to a new report. Some 16,000 more jobs are expected to be created as the firms it has backed over the past decade continue to expand, generating an additional £7bn...
The Dubai-based group behind a possible acquisition of renewable electricity supplier Good Energy has been granted a third deadline extension after again failing to table a full bid or withdraw its interest. Esyasoft, a global energy industry player with existing operations in the UK, made the “unsolicited indicative, non-binding proposal” to Chippenham-headquartered Good Energy...
Fashion brand Mulberry has started the hunt for a new group finance director following the decision by Charles Anderson, who has been in the role for five years, to step down. Mr Anderson, pictured below, will leave the board of the Somerset-based group, best known for its upscale handbags, at the end of this...
Law firm Michelmores has launched its prestigious 2025 Property Awards, marking 22 years of celebrating the best property, development and construction projects across the South West. The awards have long-championed sustainability and innovation by placing social, environmental, sustainable and economic values at the heart of the judging criteria. Bath has featured strongly in the...
The founder of Taste of Bath, the online store that connects those wanting to shop local with local food producers, has thanked its customers, suppliers and supporters after taking the decision to close it down. Helen Rich launched the firm 10 years ago, building it up to become a highly successful and multi-award winning...
Mark the date for Bath Unlimited’s free upcoming leadership event next Tuesday, 21 January. Those attending will be getting into conversation around the major leadership challenges that lie ahead in 2025. Sarah Williment from Farleigh Performance will be joined by Alison Sturgess-Durden, director at Bath-based business Mayden, to explore how, as leaders, we can navigate...
A Bath-based company aiming to use hi-tech sailing vessels to generate green energy at sea has been hailed as the UK’s most-sustainable new business. DRIFT Energy, which last summer raised £4.65m to fund its next stage of growth, has also been named among the UK’s best start-ups. The Startups 100 Index for 2025, in...
