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Planning for the future of our city centres

The intimidating heavyweight boxer, Mike Tyson, once famously replied to a reporter who asked whether he was worried about his opponent’s fight plan with the response: “Everyone has a plan until they...
Ian Bell
Ian Bell
Business West
Posted on: 08.07.21
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Pioneers in climate crisis solutions unite; gearing up to help Bristolians ditch fossil fuel transport

For the first time, a collective of pioneers in climate change solutions have come together to help make Bristol's transport cleaner and greener – sooner rather than later. Spearheaded by digital hub...
Posted on: 06.07.21
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Economic recovery in South West held back by skills shortages and recruitment difficulties

Despite welcome news of a rebound in business activity, confidence and cashflow, albeit from an historically low base, the speed and extent of the South West’s economic recovery is threatened by...
Posted on: 05.07.21
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Bristol and West of England business leaders taking action to tackle climate change

Bristol and West of England Chamber & Initiative President Richard Bonner opened and chaired what is set to be one of many climate change themed Initiative meetings in the coming months and years...
Nina Skubala
Nina Skubala
Business West
Posted on: 05.07.21
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Wiltshire MPs and Council Leader take questions from county’s business leaders on post-lockdown recovery

Universities Minister and MP for Chippenham, Michelle Donelan, MP for Devizes, Danny Kruger, and Leader of Wiltshire Council, Richard Clewer, recently took part in a virtual roundtable discussion...
James Cortis
James Cortis
Business West
Posted on: 22.06.21
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Partnership pays dividends for prospective fusion power project

Partnership working in business really does pay dividends, but I am afraid it’s often lacking between our councils here in Gloucestershire. But I have to eat my words about a partnership of councils...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 16.06.21
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Why doesn't Stroud bid for level up money?

We were all proud to to see Stroud named by the Sunday Times as the best place to live in Britain. It is a place that has true character in its communities nestling in lovely countryside. And in the...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 09.06.21
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Metro Mayor Dan Norris tells West of England business leaders he will put region ‘on the map’

Dan Norris gave his first address to the region’s business community since being elected as Mayor of the West of England at a meeting of the Bristol & West of England Initiative yesterday (3rd...
Posted on: 04.06.21
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Levelling up the Future of the Forest of Dean

The trials and tribulations of the Forest of Dean are sadly part of a long playing record that might well be called “Poor Me”.
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 04.06.21
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