Bristol’s world-leading automotive research centre is now up and running following the handover of the building from its contractor. The £70m, 11,300 sq m Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS), pictured, on the Bristol & Bath Science Park at Emersons Green will now ramps up its operations as a...
Bristol independent accountancy practice Corrigan has unveiled a new look as it prepares for a new growth phase. Having been launched by partner Ed Corrigan in 2009 with just two people, it today employs 26 staff. It continued to grow organically during the pandemic and is now focused on...
Bristol brand and creative agency Mr B & Friends has embarked on an ambitious five-year growth plan, including opening bases in London, the US and South East Asia, while also making a key senior appointment. Ellie Wilson has joined the firm as managing partner, bringing expertise in managing high-performance...
With the Big Tent Ideas Festival taking place in Bristol tomorrow – when politicians, campaign groups and businesses will debate key issues such as net zero, the drive for better public services and achieving a more equitable society – Mayor Marvin Rees here outlines why the city is ideally...
Bristol-based outsourced human resources specialist The HR Dept has marked its 20th anniversary with a two-day conference for franchise holders and company management. The firm was launched in 2002 under the leadership of Sue Tumelty to offer specialist HR advice and support to small and medium-sized businesses in the Bristol area....
National law firm Ashfords has appointed Bristol office partner Rory Suggett as head of its corporate team. Rory, pictured, takes over the role from Andrew Betteridge, who continues as the firm’s wider commercial services division head and executive board member. Rory, who joined Ashfords in 2007, has extensive...
A senior knowledge lawyer at Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT with a long-standing commitment to using the law to achieve net zero has been invited to sit on an international advisory committee promoting climate-aligned contracts. TLT said Alexandra Holsgrove Jones’ appointment to The Chancery Lane Project’s (TCLP’s) advisory committee...
Bristol law firm Barcan+Kirby is inviting grassroots organisations that benefit their communities in parts of Bristol and South Gloucestershire to apply for financial support from its community fund. The fund, now in its second year, provides up to £300 for organisations or charities in areas where Barcan+Kirby has its...
Gloucestershire Cricket has appointed Sally Cordwell, CEO of Bristol’s aerospace museum, as one of three new members of its non-executive board. Sally, along with Dr Adeela Shafi MBE and Asif Rehmanwala, have been taken on to serve three-year terms following what the club, which is based at the Seat...
Fast-growing Bristol craft brewery and pub chain Butcombe has added to its estate by snapping up two popular inns from a family-run group with its roots in the city. The Northey Arms in Box, near Bath, and The Rising Sun in Backwell, North Somerset, have been acquired by Butcombe from...
Wealth management and professional services group Tilney Smith & Williamson has made 11 promotions in its Bristol office’s business and private client teams ahead of its rebrand to Evelyn Partners later this summer. The promotions include one new partner, five new directors and five new associate directors. Katherine Colledge,...
Experienced commercial property lawyer Amanda French has joined the Bristol office of national law firm Clarke Willmott as a partner. Amanda, pictured, specialises in portfolio management and store development programmes for multi-national retail businesses. Prior to joining Clarke Willmott, Amanda was an associate director at Davitt Jones Bould, one...
Monday June 6 Nothing listed Tuesday June 7 AGMs: Centrica, AnimalCare Group, Kooth Wednesday June 8 Finals: Workspace, Wizz Air Interim: Paragon Group Thursday June 9 Finals: Mitie, Tate & Lyle, Peel Hunt AGMs: Kings Arms Yard, Sopheon Friday June 10 Nothing listed
