Business West wants more for builders

Commenting on the first estimate for GDP in Q3 2012, Phil Smith, MD of Business West said: “The first estimate for GDP in the third quart...

All Areas 26.10.12 Economy, Growth, Policy, Planning

Bristol 'can deliver an arena' – Skellett

An arena is a possibility for Bristol's Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone, the audience at an event revealing a framework for the zone for h...

Bristol 04.10.12 Economy, Development, Transport, Planning, Lep

Business West says Government should do more over planning

Business West with connections to Swindon, Bristol and South West wants to see more liberal rules and regulations over planning matters a...

All Areas 07.09.12 Business, Government, Economy, Planning

Business West backs government plans for stalled projects

Commenting on the recent government announcement of new guarantee schemes to kick-start infrastructure projects and support exports, Tess...

All Areas 23.07.12 Business, Economy, Policy, Transport, Strategic Infrastructure Improvements, Planning

'Branding opportunity' from enterprise zone development

Bristol's Temple Quarter Enterprise Zone offers a new "branding opportunity" for the city with the redevelopment of the Temple Meads gate...

Bristol 29.06.12 Bristol, Business, Chambers Of Commerce, Chamber, Transport, Planning

'Don't turn Filton Airfield into another Bradley Stoke', inquiry told

FILTON Airfield could provide a golden opportunity to help ease chronic traffic congestion on the northern fringe of the city, a public i...

Bristol 29.06.12 Bristol, Business, Chambers Of Commerce, Economy, Planning, Transport

Bristol Temple Meads plans to be revealed

Network Rail is to announce its vision to redevelop Bristol Temple Meads into a "world-class railway hub" at the official opening of the ...

Bristol 27.04.12 Bristol, Economy, Policy, Investment, Planning, Transport, Corporate Social Responsibility

Business West backs Government on planning shake-up

All Areas 29.03.12 Growth, Planning, Economy, Policy

Support for Govt’s new planning approach

Business West has welcomed the Government’s simplified National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).

All Areas 29.03.12 Planning, Chambers Of Commerce, Policy