Navigo wins contract for children’s mental health services
Navigo has been appointed as the new provider of emotional wellbeing and mental health services for children in North East Lincolnshire, delivering the Young Minds Matter contract from April 2023.
The service, which offers children and young people up to the age of 19 support with their emotional wellbeing and mental health, has been delivered by Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
The way that the NHS commissions other organisations to deliver services to local people has changed in recent months and as a result of this, the contract has been awarded to the local provider.
Councillor Margaret Cracknell, portfolio holder for children and education at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “One of our priorities is for children and young people living in North East Lincolnshire to be happy, healthy and prosperous, and some of this starts with taking care of mental health.
“Having excellent services to support our young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health is vital in achieving this goal.
“I’d like to thank Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust for delivering the service over many years, and to welcome our partners at NAViGO.
“The first step to solving any problem is to seek help, and I would take this opportunity to urge parents to have conversations with their children about their mental health – ask your child how they’re doing, and familiarise yourself with places that they can get support if they need it.”
Simon Beeton, Navigo Chief Executive said: “We are excited to embrace this opportunity to become an all-age mental health services provider.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming new staff to our organisation, building on the good work of Lincolnshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and using our experience and knowledge to deliver an excellent service that supports the mental health of young people across North East Lincolnshire.”
The service will remain the same and can be accessed in the usual ways. Current staff and existing service users have been notified and it is planned they will move across to NAViGO.
Sheffield clean air zone goes live next February – so some vehicles will have to pay
From Monday, February 27 next year Sheffield’s Class C Clean Air Zone will begin charging non-compliant vehicles. Charges will apply to the following vehicle types that do not meet the minimum standards when entering the Clean Air Zone boundary:
- Taxis, including both hackney carriages and private hire vehicles, which are below Euro 6 Diesel or Euro 4 Petrol standards
- Light goods vehicles (LGVS) such as vans, campervans and pickup trucks and minibuses which are below Euro 6 Diesel or Euro 4 Petrol standards
- Buses and coaches which are below Euro 6 Diesel standards
- Heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) which are below Euro 6 Diesel standards
Yorkshire security manufacturer Heald becomes sponsor of Hull City Ladies FC player
Yorkshire security manufacturer, Heald Ltd, announces sponsorship with Hull City Ladies FC player Hope Knight for the 2022-23 season.
English football club, Hull City Ladies FC, was formed in 2001 and is an English women’s football club currently playing in the FA Women’s National League North. Heald will be the proud sponsor of the talented attacker, Hope Knight #24.
With a long history of supporting local charities and organisations, the hostile vehicle mitigation company, Heald, is passionate about supporting the underrepresented. This ethos is driven by Heald’s Managing Director, Debbie Heald, who received an MBE for her services to export and the promotion of STEM careers for women.
While manufacturing is generally a male-dominated sector, Heald continually pushes to break through this stereotype, as evidenced by the 50/50 gender split in the business. Aligning with Heald’s values, the team is passionate about empowering women to chase their ambitions, break conventional perceptions and inspire others.
Commenting on the recent sponsorship, Hull City Ladies Managing Director, Danny Johnson said: “We’re delighted that Heald Ltd, the leading innovators of perimeter security technology, is sponsoring player Hope Knight this season.
“Heald’s mission is to innovate and create high-quality, sustainable security solutions to contribute to a safer world. It’s fantastic to see Heald helping the Women’s game grow and supporting the Tigresses.
“Hull City Ladies provide opportunities for Women and Girls to develop, empower and achieve. We look forward to working collaboratively with Heald to inspire more people in our region.”
Heald Managing Director, Debbie Heald MBE, commented: “Following the recent success of England women’s football team at the European Championships, Women’s football teams across the UK have seen an immense amount of support. This is a very exciting time for female footballers and the wider community.
“I look forward to supporting Hope knight in the upcoming season and continuing to help inspire and support young women in their career paths!”
Significant deal agreed as Leeds Trinity University heads to Trevelyan Square
UK property company Kinrise has been advised by Knight Frank on the letting of 1 Trevelyan Square to Leeds Trinity University.
The University is to establish a city centre location to complement its main campus in Horsforth.
It is anticipated that new students will use the facility at the 57,000 sq ft building just off Boar Lane during the 2024/25 academic year.
The establishment of a city centre base is part of Leeds Trinity University’s growth ambitions, set out in its Strategic Plan 2021-26, which is underpinned by increasing engagement in the Leeds City Region.
A city base to complement its existing campus in Horsforth will enable the University to work more closely with key partners and employers to bring new opportunities for its students, contribute to the continued growth of Leeds city centre and support demand for skills.
In addition, by refurbishing an existing building, the University is seeking to contribute to sustainable development in the city centre.
Eamon Fox, partner and head of office agency at Knight Frank in Leeds, said: “This is a very significant deal for the city of Leeds, one of the biggest in the city this year. The move to relocate students into the very heart of the city’s thriving business quarter has huge potential and will be incredibly beneficial both for the University and the city.
“In these challenging economic times, it is very heartening to facilitate good news. Meanwhile the renaissance of Boar Lane continues apace. This historic street is a fitting location for Leeds Trinity, while this inward investment into Leeds proves, once again, this flourishing city is a magnet for talent.”
Kinrise co-founder Samuel Lawson Johnson explained: “Our partnership with Leeds Trinity University is a brilliant opportunity for us to continue in our mission to create human, social, environmental and economic value in the heart of this magnificent city. This fresh investment in the city will enable us to closely connect the business, academic and social sectors, helping us to continue to contribute to the future of Leeds’ unique culture.
“In the wider context, the arrival of the University to Trevelyan Square will revitalise a key part of central Leeds and will help to transform a neglected two-acre site into a thriving community destination. We are proud to play our part in revitalising Boar Lane, with the development of both Ambler House, adjacent to Trevelyan Square and 34 Boar Lane, as future-fit work and social spaces.”
Professor Charles Egbu, vice-chancellor at Leeds Trinity University, said: “I am delighted to confirm that we are at the early stages of establishing a city centre location at 1 Trevelyan Square, Leeds, to complement our campus in Horsforth.
“Colleagues involved in this process have been hugely impressed by the potential of the building, the opportunities it will provide for our future students, and our ability to align with city-based partners and businesses as a career-led University.
“Leeds Trinity remains fully committed to Horsforth, which will continue to offer students a supportive and engaging experience. Overall, this is a significant investment by the University, which will support our strategic ambitions to drive growth.”
Jamie Hanley, chair of the Board of Governors at Leeds Trinity University, added: “This is a hugely important moment in the history of Leeds Trinity University. The intention to complement the existing campus in Horsforth with presence in Leeds city centre demonstrates real ambition, the potential for collaboration, and a long-term commitment to our great Leeds City Region.
“It is clear that our University is focused on the future, on delivering exceptional opportunities for our students and the contribution we can make to enhance outcomes for all in our community. The Board fully supports this exciting step and I very much look forward to working with Charles and our Executive team on this significant project.”
The Leeds office of Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) supported Leeds Trinity University with its search for a building.
Management buyout completes at Yorkshire lighting manufacturer
A management buyout has completed at Powerlite Fitzgerald Ltd, a Yorkshire-based lighting manufacturer.
With the deal, two family members and two directors will take over the reins at the 38-year-old company.
The MBO includes former sales manager Haydn Williams and technical director Chris Thompson, who after many years in the business along with Pollyanna and Jemima Robinson, daughters of the founder Nick Robinson, are the new team in charge of the business. Nick Robinson will continue in the business to hand the reigns over to the new team.
Founded in 1984 by Nick Robinson and his wife Beverley, Powerlite Fitzgerald has grown into a market leader in commercial lighting products. The business has two factories in the UK and prides itself on its range of products and capabilities in producing bespoke products for companies throughout the UK.
With over 60,000 sq ft of production and warehouse space the business employs over 80 staff. It has advanced production facilities for both metal work and LED boards. Sustainability and low product miles enhance its green credentials.
Nick Robinson, chairman of Powerlite Fitzgerald Ltd, said: “Having spent so many years building a successful business it has always been my aim to pass it on to a new generation to take the business to the next level. I am really excited at the prospects for the business in the capable hands of the new management team.
“The team have a wide range of skills which will enhance the capability and sustainability of the business, leading the way in the lighting industry as the technology and markets develop.”
Iceland Seafood decides to exit UK market
Iceland Seafood has decided to exit the UK market, saying that the operation is no longer a strategic fit.
Iceland Seafood UK previously invested in operating facilities in Grimsby and merged it’s operations from Bradford and Grimsby into this location.
The investment and decision of the merger was completed in March 2020, just before the pandemic began, and the renovation and installation of the factory was very much affected by COVID-19 and later Brexit along with difficulties in overall operations.
Iceland Seafood has now decided that it plans to exit this market from a value-added perspective and has mandated MAR advisors to support the process.
Iceland Seafood said: “Although it has been concluded that the UK operation is not a strategic fit for Iceland Seafood anymore, the excellent facilities and strong management team in Grimsby can be a great addition to other companies in the sector.”
Hull-founded mental health tech brand acquired by The 55 Group
Hull business, The 55 Group, has widened its portfolio of brands with the acquisition of health tech brand Moodbeam, also headquartered out of the city.
The relationship between The 55 Group and Moodbeam dates back to 2019, when its brand Pagabo ran trials of the then-wearable wristband format of Moodbeam on construction sites for schemes procured through its frameworks, with almost 400 participants involved from 13 industry-leading businesses.
Moodbeam, which garnered worldwide media attention and was featured on the likes of ITV’s This Morning and Channel 4 during the first coronavirus lockdown, expanded and developed its offering dramatically throughout the pandemic. Becoming a digital-first offering through the development of an organisational dashboard, the software allowed businesses to visualise morale within their teams and apply organisational changes to improve staff wellbeing.
Most recently, Moodbeam developed a mobile app offering, allowing any user to track and see trends in their mental wellbeing from any mobile device. With the acquisition now complete, it will join The 55 Group’s portfolio of digital-first brands along with Pagabo, Sypro and Loop. It will integrate most closely with Pagabo’s procurement software, My Pagabo, which operates largely within the construction industry.
Gerard Toplass, group CEO of The 55 Group, said: “Moodbeam is a really unique piece of technology, so we’re really pleased to be announcing this acquisition and bringing it into our suite of software at The 55 Group.
“Our mission is to utilise technology to create a better world, with our structure providing a platform for growth and integration between our brands. This will be no different as we bring Moodbeam into our wider portfolio, where it will have a significant impact on the construction industry and seek to remove the taboo that still sadly exists.
“The construction sector goes the distance when looking after physical health due to the close association with safety, but as our wider understanding of mental wellbeing grows it cannot be ignored. The scale of this importance is only truly understood when examining statistics, which show that two people working within the industry die by suicide every working day. Simply put, it’s something we have to tackle now, breaking down taboos and making a marked difference to support our people.”
Moodbeam was founded in 2016 by the Gadget Shop founder and Red5 co-founder, Jonathan Elvidge, and former journalist Christina Colmer McHugh, who devised Moodbeam after her daughter became anxious at school.
Yorkshire mayors call for action on high-speed rail in the North
Tracy Brabin, mayor of West Yorkshire, and Oliver Coppard, mayor of South Yorkshire, have called for more clarity on the Government’s plans for high-speed rail in Yorkshire.
One year on from the Government’s Integrated Rail Plan for the North and Midlands, the mayors met and criticised the lack of progress on bringing high-speed rail to Yorkshire.
The Integrated Rail Plan (IRP) cut the extension of the high-speed HS2 line from the East Midlands to Yorkshire and replaced it with the promise of a £100 million study, including how to run faster and more frequent trains between Sheffield and Leeds. A year later, leaders are yet to see any terms of reference for the study, let alone a plan.
The Chancellor has also rowed back on the Government’s promise to deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR) in full. Original plans, which have the support of all Northern leaders, would have provided better access to jobs and education through a new, electrified line between Leeds and Sheffield. The new line would have cut journey times between both cities by half.
Current and former Prime Ministers and Chancellors have committed to building NPR in full, but since Transport for the North’s preferred route was first announced in 2014 it has been cancelled, re-announced and altered by Government over 60 times.
Tracy Brabin, mayor of West Yorkshire, said: “One year ago today, the Government shafted us with a substandard rail plan that did not meet the ambitions for a stronger, fairer and better-connected North. Since then, we’ve seen next to no progress. Instead, we’ve witnessed countless U-turns, more instability and further chaos.
“Northern commuters shouldn’t have to pay the price for the government’s costly mistakes on the economy. The people we represent should have the same level of transport investment and funding the South has benefitted from for decades.
“But it’s not too late to turn the tide. And we hope that the new Transport Secretary will finally commit to this much-needed infrastructure, rather than condemning Yorkshire to the slow lane for generations to come.”
While Government has re-committed to fund improvements to the northern trans-Pennine route between Manchester and Leeds, the southern route between Manchester, Sheffield and Doncaster will not see the same level of investment, with two fast services per hour from Sheffield and only one from Doncaster.
Oliver Coppard, mayor of South Yorkshire, said: “The current state of our train services is just another example of what decades of underfunding and underinvestment have done to the transport network across the north. That’s why we urgently need the government to launch the long-awaited network study that they promised us and commit to upgrading services here in Yorkshire.
“My hope is that the new government acts fast, commits to working in partnership with myself and other Northern Mayors and treats this with the seriousness and urgency it deserves. To grow our economy, create good jobs and connect our cities, towns, and villages, Yorkshire needs the full fat Northern Powerhouse Rail, not the semi-skimmed version.”
Both mayors believe that a commitment to invest in infrastructure now will bring growth, private investment and jobs in these difficult times, and meet the Government’s levelling up ambitions.
By making similar investments in infrastructure as seen on HS2 and the Elizabeth Line in the south, bringing high-speed services to Sheffield and Leeds would create 50,000 jobs, support 8,000 new homes and deliver a £54 billion boost to the local economy, benefitting everyone in Yorkshire.
New round of Countryside Stewardship funding opens for farmers
The fund supports the delivery of the Governments 25 Year Environmental Plan and is a part of Defra’s plans for a renewed agricultural sector.
The £2.5 million fund aims to help groups of farmers in England improve the natural environment at a landscape scale by facilitating knowledge sharing to protect and enhance the local environment, in line with a regions local Countryside Stewardship priorities.
The fund enables groups of farmers and landowners in England to work together to:
- Improve the natural environment at a landscape, rather than single-farm, scale
- Achieve greater improvements than individual holdings could on their own
- air quality (by reducing the emission of damaging air pollutants, such as ammonia)
- increasing biodiversity and supporting priority species (new for 2024)
- advice to manage beaver activity on sites where they are already present
- water management
Filstorage helpsRipon Farm Services fit out major agricultural showroom
East Yorkshire racking specialists Filstorage has helped to fit out the UK’s only agricultural showroom capable of housing a full-sized combine harvester.
The company provided racking and shelving, alongside design and fit out services, to Ripon Farm Services at its new flagship depot on Eden Business Park at Malton, next to popular military tourism attraction Eden Camp. As well as the impressive showroom, the 22,000sqft development also includes offices, training facilities, meeting rooms, and a fully kitted out workshop complete with a state-of-the-art crane and gantry system. Ripon Farm Services is a main UK dealer for leading agricultural machinery manufacturer John Deere. Phil Gregg, Operations Director for Ripon Farm Services, said the company had bought racking from Filstorage before as the company is an approved John Deere shelving and racking supplier. However, this is the first time the Howden-based business has been involved in the development of a new depot for Ripon Farm Services. Phil said: “We gave them the plans and asked them to design the racking around the space we had available. “They came up with an excellent layout that provided very efficient use of the space we had, which is exactly what we were looking for. “For a business like ours, which supplies a wide range of different sized products from tractor spares right up to huge agricultural and groundwork plant and machinery, using space intelligently is essential. “Filstorage certainly helped us achieve that.” As part of the five-figure sum contract, Filstorage supplied and fitted shop shelving with containers for spares and parts, long span racking, and display shelving for the trade counter. The bolt-together system made for an efficient installation process, which took just five days to complete. Gary Winter, Filstorage Regional Account Manager for the North East, said the company was proud to have worked on such an impressive development. He said: “Ripon Farm Services is a huge name for the agricultural and groundwork communities in Yorkshire and it is a real source of pride for us to have had a hand in creating this fantastic depot. “The new depot and the investment that has gone into it is testament to Ripon Farm Services’ commitment to the region and it will no doubt see the company continue to go from strength to strength for many years to come.” Richard Simpson, Commercial Director of Ripon Farm Services, added: “The opening of our new Malton depot is a major milestone for Ripon Farm Services and signals our intention to ramp up the investment in our long-term future. “This new building reflects the importance we place on serving the North and East Yorkshire farming, equestrian and ground care communities.”