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Business West responds to Bristol clean air zone plans

matt_pic2.jpg Commenting on Bristol City Council's decision to approve a clean air zone for central Bristol, Matt Griffith, Director of Policy at Business West, said: “We absolutely support measures...
Posted on: 06.11.19
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Stroud business speaks with one voice on district's future direction

Stroud District really is starting to get to grips with some of the key issues that face business and growing the local economy. That is my view after what I can only describe as a quite inspiring...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 04.11.19
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Excalibur Communications hosts Swindon Business & Economy Meeting

There was a packed agenda for the October Swindon Business & Economy Meeting, with guest speakers from the public and private sector joining together to discuss diverse topics relevant to the...
Posted on: 04.11.19
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Third Severn Crossing would be good for Gloucestershire

You may remember that just a couple of years ago, Gloucestershire County Council embarked on the Vision 2050 project. It was prompted by the sudden threat of the Cotswolds wanting to leave...
Ian Mean
Ian Mean
Business West
Posted on: 25.10.19
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Dave Battrick joins Swindon & Wiltshire Initiative

Swindon & Wiltshire Initiative at Business West is delighted to announce the appointment of Dave Battrick as Initiative Manager. Dave joins the Swindon & Wiltshire Initiative this month...
Posted on: 23.10.19
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75 per cent of EU migrants in Bristol ineligible to work under new immigration plans

The government’s proposals for ending freedom of movement after Brexit put Bristol and the West of England’s economy at risk, according to a new IPPR and Business West report . Skills and salary...
Posted on: 10.10.19
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Great West Way® project outlined at Wiltshire Business & Economy meeting

With the summer holiday period behind us, there was a definite sense of anticipation among businesses at the most recent Wiltshire Business & Economy meeting to get back to business! Coming the...
Posted on: 08.10.19
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Bristol Zoo Gardens hosts visitor economy-focused Initiative meeting

At the end of a busy summer our September meeting of the Initiative focussed on the region’s visitor economy. Held at one the region’s major attractions, Bristol Zoo Gardens , over 120 Initiative...
Posted on: 26.09.19
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Chamber Network launches campaign to support the people at the heart of local business community

Today, Business West Chambers of Commerce and the wider British Chambers Network launch a new campaign to celebrate, support and develop the most important part of any business – it’s people...
Phil Smith
Phil Smith
Business West
Posted on: 26.09.19
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