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Midlands businesses urged to step up for young people facing homelessness with St Basils Hike for Homeless 2026
Businesses across the Midlands are being urged to swap boardrooms for walking boots this summer as St Basils launches Hike for Homeless 2026, a powerful team challenge with real impact for young people facing homelessness. Taking place on Saturday 20 June 2026 at...
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Midlands businesses urged to step up for young people facing homelessness with St Basils Hike for Homeless 2026
Businesses across the Midlands are being urged to swap boardrooms for walking boots this summer as St Basils launches Hike for Homeless 2026, a powerful team challenge with real impact for young people facing homelessness. Taking place on Saturday 20 June 2026 at...
Member News
Turn your unwanted Christmas gifts into a lifeline for local children
Did Santa bring you a gorgeous gift… that you already own? Did you get something fabulous and fashionable, but it doesn’t quite fit? Or have the festivities left your wardrobes and cupboards feeling a little too bloated? Before you mistle-toss them into the attic, why...
Policing Students Tackle Violence Against Women and Girls with Poster Campaign
Aspiring police officers at the University of Worcester have created a powerful public messaging campaign aimed at tackling violence against women and girls. Students on the Professional Policing degree produced posters inspired by their studies, focused on educating...
Patron & Strategic News
The Development Manager – Worcestershire’s Leading Tech and Digital Apprenticeship Provider
TDM, based in Worcestershire, provides tech and digital Apprenticeships across England. At TDM, we offer Apprenticeship programmes from Level 3 to Degree levels and run tailored 12-week Skills Bootcamp programmes. Apprenticeship funding is accessible to individuals at...
Leading Hip Surgeon Supports Campaign to Help Students
One of the world’s leading hip surgeons has joined efforts at the University of Worcester to raise money for student scholarship and hardship funds. The University’s Foundation Anniversaries Campaign launched just two weeks ago and has already raised £25,000. Ronan...
Chamber News
National Star pop-up workshop
Disability charity National Star is staging a pop-up workshop at its day college in Hereford later this month to encourage Herefordshire businesses looking to address their current staffing problems to give workers with disabilities the chance to shine as part of...
2021 Worcestershire Business Community Carol Service
The Worcestershire Business Community Carol Service is excited to be making a return this Christmas! In 2019, the event was a roaring success with over 150 guests from the business community coming together to support the evening. In 2020, the event was moved to a...
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Policy News
The importance of strategic business planning
Last Friday (7 February) saw over 35 businesses gather at the Worcestershire Cricket Ground to discuss the importance of Strategic Business Planning and also the results of the latest Quarterly Economic Survey. The general message from attendees was that Businesses...
BCC/Totaljobs: Budget must address critical skills shortages to ‘level up’ UK growth
Over half of UK firms attempted to recruit in the last quarter of 2019, but almost three quarters have struggled to find the right talent, the largest survey of UK employers has found. Labour market remains stable as over half (55%) of UK businesses attempted to...
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Dad who nearly died of coronavirus takes on Snowdon to thank hospice for family’s support
A FATHER-of-three who nearly died after contracting coronavirus will scale Snowdon for the hospice which supported his family. Last year, Leighton Webster was restricted to a hospital bed and fighting for his life with his family being supported by Primrose Hospice...
Norah the dog steals the show in Covid-safe performance for care homes
Worcester-based Vamos Theatre’s recent Covid-safe tour of care homes, Love Through Double Glazing, has proved a huge success with residents and staff. The show, which included performances at care homes in and around Worcestershire, the West Midlands and Warwickshire,...
Three quarters of firms offer flexible working – but significant sectoral disparities exist
According to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) Insight Unit, the vast majority (76%) of businesses surveyed say they offer flexible working to their employees. The research has been released by the BCC ahead of the Lords’ third reading of the...
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Three quarters of firms offer flexible working – but significant sectoral disparities exist
According to new research from the British Chambers of Commerce’s (BCC) Insight Unit, the vast majority (76%) of businesses surveyed say they offer flexible working to their employees. The research has been released by the BCC ahead of the Lords’ third reading of the...
Worcestershire News
Town Hall transformation plans submitted to Wyre Forest District Council
Kidderminster Town Council has submitted a planning application for a transformation of Kidderminster Town Hall on 30th June 2022. Following public consultation earlier this year, the plans have incorporated many of the improvements that were suggested. Cllr David...
New addition to GJS Dillon’s Residential Surveying and Valuations team will strengthen local offer
GJS Dillon’s Residential Surveys and Valuations department has been strengthened by the addition of a new experienced surveyor. Piers Thompson, who is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and Member of the RICS, has joined The House Surveyors as an Associate Director. Piers...
Herefordshire News
New NIC Relief Scheme for Employers
Employers taking on new staff who have served at least one day in the regular armed forces – even if that is just one day of basic training, will be able to take advantage of a new National Insurance (NI) relief scheme for the first 12 months of employment.
BEIS data reveals take up of Green Homes Grant scheme across the two counties
The Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has released data tracking how many installations have been made through the Green Homes Grant voucher scheme. Data provided in the monthly release covers the start of the scheme (30 September 2020)...
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A Free Jungle Book themed event for families at The Courtyard
The Courtyard is hosting a free Jungle Book themed event to celebrate its upcoming Junior Youth Theatre production on Saturday 5 April. There will be a range of fun activities for children and families including Facepainting, Transfer Tattoos, Storytelling (10am),...
Women In Business Network Joins H&W CoC!
What is WIBN? WIBN membership is for business women who own SME businesses, are self-employed or work as professional service providers for small businesses. WIBN’s purpose is to create communities of business women who build strong business relationships. Members...
Prime Mix Marketing Selected as Finalists in Chamber Business Awards 2025
Worcester-based marketing agency, Prime Mix Marketing Ltd, is excited to reveal that it has been announced as a finalist in the Chamber Business Awards 2025, in the Micro Business of the Year category. The renowned annual Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber...
Severn Valley Railway in Discussions with Insurers over landslip
The Severn Valley Railway is currently in discussions with insurers about repairs for its significant landslip at Mor Brook bridge. The embankment failure happened in late January and has forced the closure of the northernmost section of the line. ‘We’ve had several...
Why Electricians need to be so skilled, and why learning doesn’t stop after qualifying.
At PAT-MAN 24/7 LTD we are constantly striving for excellence, to be at the top of our game we need to continually upgrade our skills, qualifications and knowledge in the newest energy trends. Did you know the electrical industry is constantly evolving? driven by...
Leadership Consultants Launch New Digital Division
Award winning leadership consultants Strategus Consulting are excited to announce the launch of a new division bringing together all their Online activities under one brand. Called Strategus Digital, here’s what to expect: 1. Leaders in Strategy Podcast: New episodes...
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