Business New homes set to ease housing pressures Construction work is set to start on a scheme that will ease housing pressures in Leeds by providing dozens of affordable council homes. Leeds City Council secured planning permission last month for the scheme, which will see a total of 82 high-quality and energy efficient homes being built on a By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Law firm celebrates 12-month anniversary of alternative partner scheme with hat-trick of promotions Leading Yorkshire law firm Chadwick Lawrence has announced three promotions to its ‘tailored equity scheme.’ Amanda Ambler, Michelle Myers, and Natalie Glover, all from the firm's home and property division, have been promoted to equity partners, on the one-year anniversary of the firm’s tailored equity scheme. Together By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Plan ahead for busiest time of year on city centre roads Motorists travelling into Leeds are being encouraged to plan ahead for what is typically the busiest time of year on the city centre’s roads. The run-up to the Christmas period always sees traffic increase with more people travelling into the city centre to shop and to enjoy events and By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Are you getting the most from your membership? We are often asked what members receive when they sign up for a Yorkshire Businesswoman membership so we thought we would provide a reminder, to ensure you are getting the most out of it which will help your business flourish in 2025. Most of our day-to-day business happens on our By The Editor • 2 min read
Business Unlikely TV Duo Launch Unmissable New “Yorkshire Talks” Podcast A brand-new podcast and You Tube channel focussed on a different side of Yorkshire launches this month – with listeners and viewers treated to a regular dose of unusual, poignant and downright quirky interviews with people and faces from across the region. “Yorkshire Talks “brings together reality TV star and presenter By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Cap hpi restructures its data operations Leeds-headquartered Cap hpi will bring its new vehicle data and valuation operations together to create greater flexibility around customer requirements and drive innovation. Stacey Ward has been appointed senior data director to head up the combined operation. She has worked across Solera companies since 2018, and her previous roles included By The Editor • 1 min read
Business A healthier food system for all explored at Autumn Debate Farming’s role in creating a healthier society will be scrutinised by a knowledgeable industry panel at the Future Farmers of Yorkshire’s Autumn Debate on the evening of Thursday 14th November 2024. Everyone with a stake in British agriculture is invited to attend the free event at Farmer Copleys By The Editor • 3 min read
Business Digital and Technology community come together for awards The 2025 Leeds Digital Charity Ball will be hosted at The Royal Armouries, New Dock Hall, on 12th June 2025 and will bring together over 500 members of the North’s Digital and Technology community. Whether you want to make new connections or see old friends, we have everyone in By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Hill Dickinson strengthens Leeds employment team with new partner hire Leading international law firm Hill Dickinson has announced the appointment of Padma Tadi-Booth, who joins the firm as a commercial employment partner in its Leeds office. Tadi-Booth brings over 15 years of experience to the firm and has advised on a wide range of employment issues. Her areas of expertise By The Editor • 2 min read
(L-R) – Vicky and Ben Ellis, Karen and Mark Gatenby Business Family-owned farm shop to host world class chocolate demonstration A well-known farm shop and café located between Bedale and Northallerton is hosting a chocolate-making demonstration on Monday 4th November, delivered by world class chocolatier, Ben Ellis. Having recently begun stocking Ben Ellis’ products, farm shop owners Mark and Karen Gatenby have worked with husband and wife team, Ben and By The Editor • 1 min read
Business A conversation with Frances Milner, CEO of Leeds United Foundation We are thrilled to announce that Frances Milner, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer at the Leeds United Foundation, will be our distinguished speaker at this Corporate Wisdom event. By The Editor • 1 min read
Business Data consultancy welcomes Sam Fearnley as head of people Leeds-based data consultancy company, Oakland, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sam Fearnley as the new head of people. With a strong background in human resources across diverse sectors, Sam brings a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for creating an environment where people can thrive. Her approach By The Editor • 2 min read
