New £1.8m Louth HQ for accounting and business adviser completes

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New £1.8m Louth HQ for accounting and business adviser completes

Lincoln-based Stirlin Construction, part of Stirlin Group, has completed a new £1.8 million headquarters in Louth, Lincolnshire, for accounting and business adviser Duncan & Toplis. 

Oxley House is located on the Fairfield Industrial Estate on Lincoln Way and brings 10,000 sq ft of premium office space to the town. 

The two-storey building includes open-plan office spaces, meeting rooms, kitchen facilities and a reception area. Sustainable elements of the project include EV charging points and a renewable energy solar system to the roof. 

The ground floor is now the home of the Louth team of Duncan & Toplis and the first floor is occupied by Wilkin Chapman Solicitors. 

After reaching capacity at its previous office, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire-based Duncan & Toplis appointed Stirlin as principal contractor, to develop a contemporary headquarters with sustainability and accessibility at the forefront of its design. 

Howard Griffith, head of construction at Stirlin, said: “Oxley House is a fantastic example of Stirlin Construction delivering the design, and build, of a fit-for-purpose new facility, on time and on budget – and we are thrilled with the result. 

“We worked closely with our long-standing client at Duncan & Toplis to design a premises that would provide a contemporary workspace to accommodate its growing team.  

“This project was a pleasure to deliver alongside local construction delivery partners, and we’re really pleased to see the building complete and now being enjoyed by two flourishing businesses.  

“Thank you to all involved who worked hard to deliver this brilliant facility.” 

Speaking upon completion of the project, Duncan & Toplis Managing Director, Adrian Reynolds said: “The opening of our new premises in Louth is a landmark moment for Duncan & Toplis.  

“The new office is a major investment, underlining our dedication to the region, adding real, lasting value to our communities, by creating a future-fit working environment designed in collaboration with and for our team members.  

“I am absolutely delighted with how the office is looking and we can’t wait to welcome colleagues and clients.”  

Other partners on the project include Lincoln-based CRM advisors Hunt & Sykes, John Roberts Architects and structural engineer Steve Gilman Design, and Newark-based civil engineer William Saunders. 

North Yorkshire appoints director to revitalise Scarborough Fair

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North Yorkshire appoints director to revitalise Scarborough Fair
Julian Caddy has been appointed as director of The Scarborough Fair with the remit of re-establishing a centuries-old festival on the North Yorkshire coast  He will start in June when he leaves his current position as the CEO of Brighton Fringe, England’s largest annual cultural festival. Mr Caddy will lead on the delivery of a pioneering creative programme for The Scarborough Fair, which will span three years until 2026. The fair is one of the projects funded from the £20.2 million awarded to Scarborough under the Government’s Towns Fund. As part of his role, Mr Caddy will work with local artists, communities, businesses, visiting companies and established seasons to co-design and produce the festival. Established under Royal Charter in 1253, the original Scarborough Fair drew merchants from far and wide to ‘sell goods of true worth’ to hundreds of visitors each August and September until 1788. The Scarborough Fair is now returning as a year-round programme of arts, heritage, culinary and sporting events at venues throughout the town under Mr Caddy’s stewardship. He has worked as an organiser of arts festivals and events for more than 25 years and since 2011 he has been leading Brighton Fringe. Executive member for open to business, Cllr Derek Bastiman, said: “I’m delighted that we have been able to secure someone of Julian’s calibre to be the director of The Scarborough Fair. “The festival is unique because it will provide a huge number of fantastic opportunities for residents, local businesses and visitors. “The fair will attract people from across Britain and beyond not only to Scarborough but also North Yorkshire and will cement our reputation as one of the country’s top cultural destinations.” Mr Caddy has worked as a venue producer at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as co-founder and director of Sweet Venues, where he programmed or produced more than 700 shows with further co-productions at Adelaide, Avignon and Montreal fringe festivals, as well as seasons in London and tours around the UK. He has deep connections with North Yorkshire, with close family across the county, including his mother, who lives in Filey. He said: “The Scarborough Fair is a ground-breaking new venture for both the town and the wider region, providing work opportunities for the creative community and bringing in significant numbers of visitors and positive economic impact for local businesses, too. “I am both delighted and extremely privileged to be able to help make it happen and can’t wait to get started.” Last year, David Edmunds of the Arches Festivals in Worcester was named as director of the festival, but he dropped out for personal reasons before he was due to take up the role. Paul Robinson, the chairman of The Scarborough Fair Advisory Group and the revamped Scarborough Fair’s founder, added: “Julian Caddy is the ideal person to bring together all elements of the programme – as someone who can draw the big acts to Scarborough as well as a genuine interest in getting all our communities involved.” Made possible with investment from the Towns Fund, The Scarborough Fair is a project of the council, working in partnership with the public and private sectors and initiated following extensive consultation with local residents, businesses and community organisations.

Hull-based creative agency names two new directors

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Hull-based creative agency names two new directors

Creative communications agency Pace has appointed a new Creative Director and introduced the role of Art Director as it strengthens its leadership team.

The Hull-based company has welcomed Calvin Innes as Creative Director and Jon Butterworth has moved into the role of Art Director. Calvin said: “My career has been shaped by looking for opportunities to work with ambitious teams who want to push the limits of creativity. “Pace is an agency that has really impressed me with their growth over the last few years, and their plans for the future align perfectly with my own. They’re talented, and hungry, and that’s really exciting. “I’m looking forward to bringing my blend of experience, creative vision and strategic insight to the table, pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional results for our clients, while helping to drive the overall creative vision of the agency.” Calvin has more than 20 years’ experience in the design and marketing industries working with brands including Sony, Adidas, Nestle, Team GB and JCB. In 2013 he established digital marketing agency DA Creative Studio in Hull which won several awards for work with high-profile clients. Calvin’s solo work has also picked up several awards, the most recent being the Drum Chip Shop Award in 2022 for his out of home concept for THINK! Road Safety. Anita Pace, MD, said: “Calvin has a great reputation for creating high impact, memorable campaigns that really connect with people. I’m delighted to welcome him to Team Pace. Together with Jon, we have a formidable creative pairing and I’m excited to see what the future holds.” Pace’s clients include sustainable cleaning brand Bio-D, Yorkshire housing developer Beal Homes, luxury holiday home manufacturer Victory Leisure Homes, international waste plastic road company MacRebur, global health, hygiene and nutrition manufacturer Reckitt and global skincare brand 7th Heaven.

Training provider shortlisted in four award categories

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Training provider shortlisted in four award categories
Whyy? Change has been shortlisted for four accolades at the South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards, including the title of “Training Provider of the Year”. The Rotherham-based apprenticeship training provider has also seen two of its employees nominated for three separate apprenticeship awards. MD Emma Harrison is shortlisted for Higher Apprentice of the Year, which celebrates the success of those on a Level 4 (Foundation degree equivalent) apprenticeship in South Yorkshire. Emma’s recent success of becoming the World’s First Ever Quality Practitioner Apprentice to achieve a Distinction and achieving Practitioner status with the Chartered Quality Institute has been recognised by her colleagues and now the judges at the South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards. Meanwhile, Matthew Trueman, the company’s Head of Communications, has been shortlisted for Degree Apprentice of the Year and Technology & Digital Apprentice of the Year. Matt is currently studying towards a degree equivalent, Level 6 Marketing Manager Apprenticeship in addition to a Level 6 CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing qualification, included in his apprenticeship. CEO Ray Byrnesaid: “We enter the South Yorkshire Apprenticeship Awards every year because year-on-year it turns out we have a success story to tell. In 2021 and again in 2022 we were short-listed in one category. Today we are short-listed in four categories. This is progress, and only goes to show that the ‘WHY & HOW’ do lead to positive outcomes.”

British Steel invests £30m in unloaders at Immingham Bulk Terminal

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British Steel invests £30m in unloaders at Immingham Bulk Terminal
A £30 million investment in three new unloaders at Immingham Bulk Terminal is gearing up to play a vital role in the reliable and efficient flow of raw materials to British Steel’s plant in Scunthorpe. The world-class rail-mounted unloaders were built in Germany by Kocks Ardelt Kranbau and transported to the port facility on specialist heavy-lift vessels. Rob Draper, British Steel’s Port Manager at Immingham Bulk Terminal, said: “These Tukan cranes are a real step forward for our port operations. They’re equipped with the latest technical advances in dig depth optimisation, a system designed by Ardelt engineers to ensure continuous peak performance and eliminate inefficiencies. “They also have an operating radius designed for the largest dry cargo ships and with their ability to rotate too, they’re much more flexible – and that brings huge advantages during vessel cleaning, grab changes and maintenance.” The new unloaders benefit from latest technological advances so can handle large volumes of material much more efficiently as well as having lower electrical demands compared to their predecessors. Rob added: “It’s fantastic to see these impressive machines at Immingham, their scale is truly awesome. It’s exciting to start embracing the new technology they offer and there is no doubt they’ll be hugely beneficial to our efficient unloading activities.”

Croda named as top chemical company for sixth successive year

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Croda named as top chemical company for sixth successive year
Saith-based chemical company Croda International Plc has been named as the UK’s top chemical business in the annual Britain’s Most Admired Companies study for the sixth year running. Winning its sector across 12 of the 13 key criteria companies were rated on, Croda also placed 14th overall, from the 259 leading British companies across 28 sectors taking part in the study. Established in 1990, Britain’s Most Admired Companies is the UK’s longest running annual survey of corporate reputation. The competition is unique in that the winners are voted by board representatives, analysts and City commentators. The awards recognise factors critical to business success across categories, including sustainability, quality of products and services, inspirational leadership, ability to attract, develop, and retain top talent and capacity to innovate. Steve Foots, Chief Exec of Croda said: “Being voted top of the UK chemicals sector for the sixth time is an amazing achievement. I am always extremely proud to win this award as it is voted for by our peers and organisations that we admire. This award really is thanks to every one of our employees at Croda, their hard work and dedication in bringing our Purpose to life thorough sustainability and innovation.”

Housing Partnership wins RoSPA silver award

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Housing Partnership wins RoSPA silver award
Lincolnshire Housing Partnership has been awarded the RoSPA Silver Award for our excellent health and safety performance throughout 2022. Will Buxton is Health and Safety Manager at LHP, which owns and manages 12,500 and has 400 employees. He said: “We are thrilled to have received the RoSPA Silver Award for our health and safety performance in 2022. “This is a significant achievement for us, and it shows that we are working to an incredibly high standard. “I would like to thank all our colleagues for their support throughout the submission process, and I am proud of the work our Health and Safety Team has done to make this possible. We will continue to strive for excellence in health and safety, making LHP a safe and healthy place to work for all.” Alex Dixon, LHP’s Executive Director of Property added: “Winning the RoSPA Silver Award for our exceptional health and safety performance throughout 2022 is a true testament to our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety in the workplace. “We are proud of our Health and Safety Team, and all our colleagues at LHP, for their dedication to creating a culture of safety and making LHP a safe and healthy place to work for all.” Julia Small, RoSPA’s Achievements Director, said: “Accidents at work and work-related ill health don’t just have huge financial implications or cause major disruption – they significantly impact an individual’s quality of life. That’s why good safety performance deserves to be recognised and rewarded. “We are thrilled that Lincolnshire Housing Partnership has won a RoSPA Award and would like to congratulate them on showing an unwavering commitment to keeping their employees, clients and customers safe from accidental harm and injury.” Sponsored by Croner-i, the RoSPA Awards scheme is the longest-running of its kind in the UK, and receives entries from organisations across the globe, making it one of the most sought-after achievement awards for the health and safety industry. LHP would like to thank all our teams for their commitment to working safely and promoting a strong health and safety culture. This award is a fantastic recognition of LHP’s ongoing efforts to maintain the highest standards of health and safety in the workplace.

Excellence Awards recognise business successes in Goole

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Excellence Awards recognise business successes in Goole
Businesses from across the area have been recognised at the 2023 Goole and Howdenshire Business Excellence Awards which were held at Goole Academy. This year’s ceremony was hosted by Blair Jacobs who paid a poignant tribute to his predecessor Harry Gration, who had been a stalwart of the event from the start and who presented last year’s awards shortly before his untimely death. Blair, who had worked with Harry at the BBC, said Harry was “the consummate professional who was admired greatly by all who knew and worked with him.” This year, the Business Of The Year Award was renamed in his honour, and the judging panel chose Goole Sports Therapy as the recipient of the Harry Gration Business Of The Year Awardwhich was sponsored by PA Media and presented by Gareth Brammall. The other big winner of the night was popular local butcher Philip Parkin, who was chosen by the organising committee to receive the Tim Richardson Lifetime Achievement Award. Philip, who runs Parkin Family Butchers, is a stalwart of Howden’s Market Place, and well known for his cheerful banter with customers, entertaining posts on social media and charity fundraising activities. Philip took over the family run business from his parents, Roy and Sylvia, and received a standing ovation as he made his way to the stage to receive his award. The  independent panel of judges waded through around 60 entries before coming up with their final shortlist and then choosing a winner for each of the award categories. The winners were: Rising Star Of The Year Award – sponsored by Grotech Production and presented by Martin Usher: Natalie Holliday of PA Media (TV Metadata) Small Business Of The Year Award – sponsored by MNA Group and presented by Mark Newman: E-Flooring Large Business Of The Year Award – sponsored by Chronicle Publications and presented by Emily Collins: Repair and Restore Body Shop Hugh Walton Community Champion  Award – sponsored by H. Walton and presented by Charlie Walton: M. Dairies Marketing Excellence Award – sponsored by Filstorage and presented by Paul Taylor: Goole Sports Therapy Charity Of The Year Award – sponsored by Jos. Richardson & Son and presented by Joseph Richardson: A Shining Light Training And Development Award – sponsored by Drax and presented by Jane Breach: FMG Repair Services Self-employed/Micro Business of the Year Award – Siemens, presented by Jo Cox:  AB Coaching New Business Of The Year  – sponsored by Danbrit, presented by Peter Aarosin: Accountancy Tuition Academy Team Of The Year – sponsored by Fisher Security, presented by Steve Davies: Goddards Care Garrey Haase, Chair of the organising committee, said: “I’d like to thank everyone who entered and attended the awards evening, as well as all of our sponsors and supporters. We couldn’t do it without you all! Well done to all of our shortlisted finalists and huge congratulations to our very deserving winners!”  

Reward makes key promotion

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Reward makes key promotion
SME funding provider Reward Finance Group has strengthened its client relationship operations across Yorkshire, by promoting Chris Ibbetson to head it up. With Reward providing tailored business finance loans and asset based solutions to SMEs across the UK, Chris will now lead the client relationship team in Yorkshire and also have responsibility for London, the North East and Scotland. Chris has been with Reward for over four years, having joined from Yorkshire Bank where he spent eight years within corporate and private banking. These key changes form part of the lender’s increased investment in people internally, its commitment to supporting SMEs through every step of their finance journey and to support the growth of its regional offices, particularly those in their relative infancy. Reward is fast closing in on 500 clients, with that number having almost doubled over the last three years with its newer offices in Birmingham, London and Scotland contributing significantly to that pace of growth. These changes embrace the shifting nature of the business and transition to a truly national lender. Gemma Wright, Managing Director for Reward in Yorkshire and the North East, said: “We’ve achieved outstanding growth across Yorkshire so it felt the right time to put this new structure in place and invest in our client relationship team. “Chris is well placed to drive this area of the business forward in the region, he has a proven track record and a strong client-centric approach to providing commercial finance which meets SME’s business needs. I am looking forward to seeing the continued growth of the team under Chris’ guidance.” Chris Ibbetson, regional operations manager for Reward, said: “Our growth has always been underpinned by solid client relationships and guiding the SME through every stage of the lending process. “Getting under the skin of the client’s business requirements and finding a common sense solution doesn’t just stop when the deal is done, with ongoing collaboration between lender, broker and borrower a hallmark of our success.”

Levelling Up grant to bring Hull’s West Street Arcade back into use

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Levelling Up grant to bring Hull’s West Street Arcade back into use
A Levelling Up Funding grant has been awarded by Hull City Council to an exciting retail opportunity. The council has provided £205,000 worth of funding to bring back into use West Street Arcade in Hull city centre. The total cost of the project is £450,000 and creation of 10 shops will bring further employment to the city centre. The dilapidated building has received planning permission after MMR Investment Limited applied for a full building restoration in 2021, as well as a rear extension last year. The grant award will go towards these plans which will see 450 sq m over two floors of retail space created and the building split into 10 smaller units. Renovation will include a full rewire of the building, installation of fixtures and fittings and all of the windows to be replaced. Garry Taylor, Hull City Council’s assistant director for major projects, culture and place, said: “I am delighted the council is able to award this funding to MMR Investment Limited. “It will help to bring back into use vacant units, in turn providing local jobs, and is another great example of excellent regeneration work done in the city centre.”
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