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Strata launches interior design tool following ‘hugely positive’ first half

Luxury house builder Strata has announced the launch of its new design programme which allows customers to create an entirely bespoke interior that can be factored into the build process and completed ahead of their move-in date. Established in 1909 and based in Doncaster, Strata boasts developments across Yorkshire, Derbyshire and the Midlands including the recently completed Belong in Eckington. The launch of its new design platform – called Home Configurator – allows customers to customise

Huddersfield PR agency enhances junior team with appointment and promotion

Following a series of contract wins, Huddersfield-based PR and communications agency KC Communications has recruited a Junior PR Executive and made an internal promotion as it sets out its ambition to increase turnover by 60% by August 2022. Abi Gosling has joined the agency, having completed her A-Levels at Huddersfield New College, as Junior PR Executive role, and is the 5th recruit to the agency in the last 12 months. Abi will be undertaking a PRCA Apprenticeship course as part of her role,

Yorkshire PR agency champions new client

Leeds-based MacComms has been appointed by workplace wellbeing company Champion Health to manage the fast-growing firm’s public relations. Champion Health has invested in the PR agency to support its continued growth having successfully received £1 million investment from Twinkl last year. MacComms is responsible for raising the profile and credibility of the young business which supports employers to support their employee’s wellbeing. MacComms, formed in April 2015 by multi-award-winning bus

Avant Homes brings four new developments to Yorkshire

Yorkshire housebuilder Avant Homes is set to deliver 442 new-build properties for the region across four new development sites. The new developments are located within close proximity to some of Yorkshire’s major towns and cities and have a gross combined development value of £116.3m The new sites include Chaucer’s Green in Hatfield, Elliott Place in Castleford and Radford’s Meadow in Micklefield and Ambretone Park in Green Hammerton. As well as these developments providing hundreds of new ho

Spacemade launches Leeds coworking space in former Pizza Express

Spacemade has launched its newest coworking space at its Park House building in Leeds to meet the soaring demand for flexible workspaces post-Covid. The 4,000 sq ft space, which was formerly a Pizza Express, has been completely transformed into a modern coworking hub for businesses, entrepreneurs and remote workers looking for flexibility and community spirit. It opened on July 15th. Centrally located overlooking the leafy Park Square, five minutes from Leeds Station and surrounded by shops an

Leeds City Region partners join forces to prioritise adult learning

Luminate Education Group has teamed up with partners across the Leeds City Region to host a series of free short courses for adults, as part of the national Festival of Learning. The group is working alongside local organisations and education providers to get adults in the region back into education, following the challenges of the pandemic. Now in its 29th year, the Festival of Learning (formerly Adult Learners’ Week) was launched to celebrate adult students and encourage others to participa

‘5 on the farm’ festival announces official event partners

Leading wine brand ‘Lindeman’s Wines’ has been announced as one of the sponsors of this summer’s ‘5 on the Farm Festival’ at Cannon Hall Farm in South Yorkshire. Organisers behind the Channel 5 festival, which takes place over the August Bank Holiday, have also revealed that top outdoor clothing and camping brand ‘GO Outdoors’ is also confirmed as an official event partner too. Lindeman’s Wines will be the official hospitality sponsor and will be visible throughout the event, alongside sponsor

New office manager for growing accountancy firm

21 Chartered Accountants have added a new member to their growing team with the appointment of Rachel Scott as their office manager. The Sheffield based professional service firm identified the need for a new member of staff to come in to manage internal procedures to allow the senior management team to focus more of their efforts of servicing clients and identifying new business opportunities. Rachel, who is also studying a part time master’s degree in Business and Human Resource Management.

MAC Construction Consultants welcomes new senior building surveyor

Leading construction consultants MAC has announced the expansion of its Building and Surveying team with the appointment of senior building surveyor Terri Houghton. With more than 23 years’ experience in maintenance management, Terri joins the business with immediate effect having previously worked in alterations and improvement programs for Metropolitan Police Properties services, housing associations, banking, retail and commercial clients. In more recent years she has also diversified into

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Seven-year success story for social media firm

Social media marketing business Shoo Social Media marks its 7th birthday this month – and with much to celebrate. The Ilkley-based company has seen a period of rapid growth, expanded its team and still found time to meet its social responsibility commitments. They are marking the milestone with a Shoo BBQ outdoors at Ilkley Moor Vaults pub on Thursday, 15th July, with the permitted Covid-safe 30 guests, including clients and close business connections. Shoo, enables businesses to reach their i

Book donation secures builder Bellway top marks

The Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Bellway Homes has been given top marks by a Wakefield primary school after a donation enabled it to purchase a host of high-quality books that the headteacher hopes will increase her pupils’ love of reading. Stanley Grove Primary and Nursery School on Aberford Road is less than a mile from Bellway’s City Fields development and when sales manager, Jessica Hall found out about the school’s search for funds to purchase new books she was eager to help