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BUSINESS ROCKETS DURING FIREWORKS Waterside venues report a huge boost from thousands of visitors By Debbie Hall Business Reporter d.hall@hulldailymail.co.uk
BIG DRAW: Visitors flocked to the marina area to watch the fireworks.
year which will be very special and, looking at the bookings so far, very busy as well.” Diners had decided to beat the crowds that descended on the marina area and booked their tables weeks ahead at the two venues. 1884 Wine & Tapas Bar made the most of its unique alfresco area to create an exclusive VIP viewing area for customers. The 25,000 tickets released by City of Culture for the fireworks extravaganza, which saw 3.5 tonnes of fireworks let off from two barges in the Humber, were snapped up within hours. The crowd was further swelled as
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PACKED: Chef Laura Waller and manager James Birch, of 1884 Dock Street Kitchen.
New faces at specialist in recruitment A HULL accounting and finance recruitment specialist has strengthened its team with three new recruits. SG Financial Recruitment, a joint venture between accountancy and business services firm Smailes Goldie Group and executive recruitment firm Emmerson Kitney, has welcomed Becki Moore, Jonathan Simmons and Jack Paxton to the team. The appointments follow a positive fourth year of business – SG Financial Recruitment has seen more than 100 per cent growth in the past two years. David Kitney, managing director, said: “We have seen increased growth and demand from clients to fill positions at all levels, both permanent and temporary. “I am sure this will continue as our brand and reputation in the region strengthen further.” Ms Moore joins the company as a senior recruitment consultant. She will be working with the fir m’s top clients to recruit senior finance professionals. Mr Simmons has relocated back to the area from Bedfordshire, where he spent almost two years as a technical recruitment consultant specialising in manufacturing, operations and engineering. He will focus on permanent positions with salaries of up to £30,000. Mr Paxton joins the business to focus on developing the temporary/ interim transactional level finance and accountancy side of the business. Mr Paxton has 18 months’ recruitment experience, having started his career recruiting temporary healthcare professionals for staffing provider, NL Group.
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BUSINESSES in Hull city centre have already begun to make the most of the opportunities presented by City of Culture, as thousands of people flocked to Hull Marina for the spectacular In With A Bang launch on New Year’s Day. Restaurants 1884 Dock Street Kitchen and 1884 Wine & Tapas Bar – two Hull eateries that went head to head in the Mail’s 2016 Business Awards – were in pole position to enjoy the opening celebrations from their waterside locations. Both venues were at capacity on a night when they would normally have been closed, and both are planning more City of Culture activities. James Birch, general manager of 1884 Dock Street Kitchen – winner of the Mail’s Tourism and Hospitality Award – said: “We’d already had a fantastic New Year’s Eve, with the last guests not leaving until 4.30am, and we were back a few hours later to prepare for our big City of Culture dinner. “We went through until 1am and everyone had a wonderful time. “We’re now working on ideas for a special evening to showcase the commemorative City of Culture wine.” Deborah Spicer, general manager of 1884 Wine & Tapas Bar, said: “We were absolutely packed. “We couldn’t have squeezed any more people in, and for us to be so busy on a night when we would normally have been closed really shows the potential of City of Culture. “It was the perfect way to start a
JOINING THE TEAM: From left, Becki Moore, Jack Paxton, David Kitney and Jonathan Simmons.
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Business rockets during fireworks Continued from PAGE 1 bars and restaurants within the event area received wristbands for guests and staff, and businesses and residents in Humber Quays and the waterfront apartments hosted private parties. Organisers estimate that 60,000 people flocked into the city centre to attend the launch and to visit the Made In Hull installations, which were also unveiled on New Year’s Day. Kathryn Shillito, HullBID city centre manager, said City of Culture was making a difference for many businesses, as public realm works were completed and local and national operators increased their investment in the city. She said companies recognised that City of Culture would present opportunities throughout Hull’s year in the spotlight and beyond, as a lasting legacy takes shape. Urging city businesses to make sure they were ready for more big occasions to come, Ms Shillito said: “Recent investment into the city centre is dominated by independent businesses, particularly food and beverage, but interest is also prevalent from the big brand names, as we’ve witnessed recently with the opening of a Dr Martens store. “The transformational £25m public realm scheme will add to an improved trading environment, encouraging visitors to spend more dwell time in the city centre, and businesses will inevitably benefit from this. “Many independents have had a trying period while the works have been carried out, but they have been innovative in the ways they market their business and attract custom. “One local retailer diversified his business by delivering door-to-door and saw a hike in trade because of this. “There is a real sense of excitement and independent businesses are gearing up to entice people in, from sprucing up their premises with a lick of paint, to recreating their window displays and very importantly, ensuring they ‘know their stuff ’ about Hull city centre.”
Nothing but the best as Fred takes social award
Agency recognised for campaign promoting snack food brand By Debbie Hall
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A CITY marketing agency has been shortlisted for a social media award for its work to promote a snack brand from a Hull food manufacturer. Fred Marketing has been shortlisted in the category of Best Use of Social Media at the Northern Digital Awards, as a result of its 2016 social media campaign for Nothing But, a subsidiary company of Chaucer Foods. The campaign featuring the healthy freeze-dried snack has already attracted attention, securing the firm the Best Digital Marketing Communication prize at the Digital Awards. Fred devised and delivered a multi-platform social media campaign that engaged the snack brand with more than 1.9 million consumers online with a total reach surpassing 31 million. It caught the attention of UK super-bloggers, Zoella and Alfie, drove online interactions and placed the product in front of hundreds of thousands of potential customers. Emma Pearson-Kendall, man-
WINNING CAMPAIGN: From left, Dani Sewell, Emma Pearson-Kendall and Hannah Boynton, of Fred Marketing. aging director at Fred, said: “We’re delighted to have been shortlisted for the best use of social media award for our work with Nothing But. “It’s a fantastic healthy product and our objective was to help reach a new group of consumers – a creative high-reach campaign on social media and working with bloggers was the perfect way to do that. “Word of mouth and recom-
‘The campaign created a real buzz with consumers’ LAURA Scott, marketing manager at Nothing But, said: “Working with bloggers and social influencers has been key to our plans throughout 2016, and it’s fantastic to see that Fred’s
understanding of our goals has gained fantastic results, and has also been recognised in the form of an award. “The digital marketing campaign has allowed Nothing But to stand out
from the crowd by creating a real buzz with consumers, and at the same time, has enabled our partnership with Fred to further establish Hull as part of the Northern Powerhouse.”
mendation are powerful marketing tools and the right online campaign can now utilise this to reach millions of potential customers in a matter of days – achieving that has been a real thrill for us and for the Nothing But team. “We have clients across the country and work with national brands but we’re proud of our northern roots and to call Hull home, so it’s great to be shortlisted for a Northern Digital Award. “There are some great agencies across our region and it’s very important to champion Northern creative talent. “We hope the profile of agencies in the North will continue to increase, proving you don’t need to be based in London or the South East in order to deliver award winning campaigns and work with big national names.”
The Northern Digital Awards ceremony will be held at Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds on Thursday, January 26, in front of more than 400 guests, including many of the North’s leading digital marketing professionals.
COUNTY COURT JUDGMENTS Corporate judgments HBS Technologies Limited Halifax House, 30-34 George Street, Hull, £5,793 15-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre. Next Move Estate Agents 101 Newland Avenue, Hull, £527, 15-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre. CB Taverns Ltd T/As Cross Keys, 94 Northgate,Cottingham, £585 16-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre. D & L Structural Steel Limited Unit 3, 7 Earls Court, Priory Park East, Hull, £3,124 16-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre. Hesslewood Lodge Dental Practice
The Lodge, 95 Ferriby Road, Hessle, £2,481, 19-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre. Wells Motors Ltd 231 Bricknell Avenue, Hull, £559, 20-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre. Cl Developments (Hull) Ltd Unit 3, Colt Industrial Estate, Hull, £537, 21-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre. RT Fascias Limited 2 Owen Avenue, Priory Park, Hessle, £403, 21-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre. Octagon Property Ltd Unit 1, 24 Princes Dock Street, Hull, £3,842 22-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre.
Orchard Professional Solutions Ltd 48 West Street, Leven, Beverley, £2,293, 23-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre. Pointgale Ltd Frogowse, Station Lane, Newport, £247, 23-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre.
Gavin Greaves T/As G Greaves Plumbing & Heating, Scalby House, Mill Lane, Gilberdyke, Brough, £2,727, 15-Dec-16, County Court Money Claims Centre.
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Mrs Elsa Carvalho T/As Hair By Elsa, 68 Carr Lane, The Groves, Hull, £659, 30-Nov-16, County Court Business Centre. Satisfied: 19-Dec-16. Mrs Sean Ross T/As Examples Bathrooms, 9 Parkhurst Close, Hull, £307, 14-Nov-16, County Court Business Centre. Satisfied: 21-Dec-16.
Miss Janet Morfitt T/As Grafton Hotel, 70 Marshall Street, Hull, £3,080, 20-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre. Mr Warren Cooper T/As Low Cost Maintenance, 22 Zetland Street, Hull, £486, 22-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre.
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Communications group embracing the cloud
SLICE OF THE ACTION: Judy Newlove, left, of Sugar ’n’ Spice, with Hull BID city centre manager Kathryn Shillito.
COMMUNICATIONS: Kingston Technologies Group in east Hull is looking to the future as it helps customers embrace the cloud through the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Programme. Receiving the Microsoft accreditation means the Chamberlain Road computing and telecoms company is one of a handful of local CSP partners. Rod Walker, managing director, said: “Interest in the cloud is growing at a tremendous rate, so joining the Cloud Solution Provider programme and fully supporting and integrating Office 365 into our offering allows us to build stronger relationships with our customers and provide them with the best cloud solutions to enhance their business.”
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Waterstones deal boosts cake shop’s order books Sweet start to new year for Sugar ’n’ Spice A CITY centre shop is enjoying a sweet start to the new year after sealing a deal to supply confectionery treats to the local outlet of a national chain. Sugar ’n’ Spice owner Judy Newlove had been planning to expand the retail side of her business, which is centred around spectacular cupcakes and sugarcraft products, in Paragon Street, Hull. Now she has been signed up to supply cakes and pastries to the café at Waterstones book shop in Jameson Street. Ms Newlove, a regular exhibitor at Hull’s Yum! Festival of Food and Drink, said: “I’ve been thinking of selling cakes in smaller portions for some time and when I was approached by Waterstones I made up my mind to get on with it. “We get a lot of orders for celebration cakes for special occasions but I just felt we could do more if we also sold slices. “The idea developed from there and we’ve got about 60 different lines at the moment. “We still do the special designs and we sell cake decorating equipment, but the new products are ideal for people who want something sweet with their lunch or with a coffee.” With the festive rush out of the way, Ms
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Newlove is working on more partnerships to help her develop the business, which she launched almost eight years ago. Ms Newlove set up the business in Cottingham and expanded to Hull city centre about five years ago, her shops becoming known for their range of specially-made celebration cakes, for ingredients and equipment and for cake decorating classes. Ms Newlove was eager to capitalise more on passing trade and was presented with the perfect opportunity when Waterstones decided to operate its coffee shop in-house. “Cake is very cool at the moment,” she said. “Cookery is all over the TV and online. “Some of our ideas come from that and some are our own. “It’s great to have a regular order and now we want to try to add to that.” Joe Crampton, café manager at Waterstones, said the company became committed to using local suppliers after deciding to manage the operation in-house. He said: “Sugar ’n’ Spice is only 100 yards away and we got in touch with Judy so we can sell handmade cakes and local, fresh produce. I can’t compliment her highly enough. They have been fantastic. “The chocolate orange cake is amazing and because of Judy’s expertise in cake decorating, everything just looks so good.” Kathryn Shillito, Hull BID city centre manager, said: “We’ve worked closely with Judy over the years and we’ve seen at the Yum! Festival that she is capable of expanding her range of products. “It’s great to see that she has now managed to take that step and is doing it as the result of a national company, which is investing in independent businesses.”
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CHARITY: Customers at Hull’s branch of the Leeds Building Society have been helping lonely older people over the festive season. The branch pledged its support for Age UK’s “No one should have no one at Christmas” campaign, which runs until Friday. Denise Woodall, Hull branch manager, said: “Customers and colleagues are consistently generous in their support for our charitable activity all year round.”
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Third biomass unit is ‘a real milestone’ for power station
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CARBON-SAVING PROJECT: A third electricity-generating unit to be fully powered by sustainable biomass has been approved for Drax power station.
Drax chief says development could lead to further investment the region THE further development of a huge energy and carbon-saving programme, which relies on millions of tonnes of wood pellets imported through Hull and Immingham, has been welcomed and could lead to further investment in support facilities in this region in the future. Andy Koss, chief executive of Drax Power, said the recent approval by the European Commission (EC) for a third electricity-generating unit to be fully powered by sustainable biomass, or compressed wood pellets, was, for him, one of the highlights of last year. Two of six units at the power station, near Selby, had been running on biomass since conversion in 2013 and 2014, with an upgrade of a third unit beginning in the summer of 2015. Now, half of the power station, which historically ran solely on coal, can produce renewable electricity, saving 12 million tonnes of carbon every year. Mr Koss described it as a “real milestone” for Drax, saying: “Drax now leads the world in biomass
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technology – three million households are powered with renewable energy generated by Drax and we’re the largest carbon-saving project in Europe. “We have demonstrated how to reinvent a coal-fired power station, using an existing asset, so there are no hidden costs to the Grid and it is quick to achieve. “This is a testament to the expertise and ingenuity of our engineering team and everyone at the power station.” Drax connects directly into the National Grid, generating power by burning biomass delivered via four terminals on the east and west coasts – Hull, Immingham, Tyne and Liverpool – as well as coal. The Humber ports helped Drax contribute £1.2bn to the UK economy in 2015 and to generate more than 14,000 jobs – 4,500 of them in the Yorkshire and Humber region. Associated British Ports has spent
HIGHLIGHT: Andy Koss. about £130m in biomass import and rail loading facilities at Hull and Immingham. Mr Koss believes more biomass growth at Drax could kickstart even more developments along its supply chain. “If we got all six units converted to biomass, there may well be a requirement for further investment,” he said.
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The Government has set out proposals to end coal-fired generation by 2025 as part of its plan to stimulate more clean energy generation. The EC’s decision in December gives approval to the Government’s support for the upgrade of Drax from coal to biomass, and marks the culmination of a £650m investment by the company. Mr Koss said: “We believe the energy markets are at a tipping point. “There are now a lot of solar and wind systems and it is getting to the point where we are starting to see system stability issues. “The energy challenge facing the UK is how to replace the contribution currently made by coal. “Biomass technology is proven, ready to go and ideally placed to help the country transform to a low carbon future with reliable, secure and affordable renewable power.” With the support of the Government, Drax could upgrade to run solely on biomass and provide up to eight per cent of the UK’s total
electricity from sustainable sources, said Mr Koss. The EC approval followed an announcement by Drax about diversifying its power-generating capability. Following an £18m deal with Watt Power, the company is developing plans to build four state-of the-art rapid response open cycle gas turbine power stations, which could, at the flick of a switch, be running at capacity within ten minutes. These more flexible plants will provide system support to the Grid and “plug the gaps” created by intermittent renewables such as solar and wind. It also announced a £340m acquisition of Opus Energy Group Limited, an established retail business serving the SME market, complementing its existing Haven Power business. Dorothy Thompson, chief executive of Drax Group, said: “Drax is playing a vital role in helping change the way energy is generated, supplied and used as the UK moves to a low-carbon future.”
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‘Small businesses key to success’
The UK’s prosperity this year will be founded on the success of smaller businesses, says Mike Cherry, national chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, in his new year message
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n the UK, running a small business and being your own boss is one of the most challenging and satisfying things you can choose to do. We now have a record 5.5 million smaller businesses and the self-employed, but the rate of growth has started to slow. Our country’s prosperity in 2017 will be founded on the success of the smaller business movement. In turn, that success rests upon all of us truly creating a new entrepreneurial culture. This means the whole of society – government and business, customers and employees, public and private sectors – all choosing to support smaller businesses and the self-employed. Politicians need to pursue policies that make it not just easier to set up a business, but also to run it, putting small businesses at the very heart of policymaking. Teachers need to include running a smaller business as a viable option within careers advice. Customers need to decide whether to spend their money with innovative local businesses or distant multinational brands. Our 5.5 million entrepreneurs are the engine of the UK economy, employing 60 per cent of the private sector workforce. But there are clouds on the horizon that must be addressed. Our quarterly Small Business Index constantly tracks confidence levels, and provides a regular health-check for the UK economy. Throughout last year, confidence glided down before dipping into negative territory in the third quarter for the first time since 2012. Smaller businesses have been struggling, and it makes everyone’s words and deeds important in 2017 – where we hope for recovery. The UK’s decision to the leave the European Union and the resulting changes in the Government last year did create a huge amount of uncertainty, but new ministers, from the Prime Minister down, have been listening to our concerns and suggestions, as has the Opposition. Brexit will bring risks and opportunities for our members, and the strategy adopted in the upcoming negotiations must manage down those risks, and accelerate the opportunities it provides. Any smaller business owner will tell you that the sheer cost of doing business has steadily risen over the past year, with a range of policy choices hardening at the same time, creating a cumulative effect. The introduction of the National Living Wage steeply increased labour costs, just as the roll-out of workplace pension auto-enrolment hit smaller businesses. This year starts with a weaker medium-
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term economic outlook, and the prospect of inflation in the spring. This will squeeze smaller firms affected by the rising price of imports, supplies and products, but without the ability to move their HQ or workforce, or hedge their costs. Smaller firms are anchored in their local community and will need to work out how to cope with margins being squeezed even further. Given the current climate, FSB wants to help smaller businesses in any way we can. We want to directly assist those looking to start a new business with a package of benefits designed for pre-start-ups. Our aim is to reduce the risks of setting up on your own and increase the proportion of new starts that thrive. As an organisation, we also need to constantly respond to the new challenges that all smaller businesses face. With most now affected in some way by cyber attacks, we are introducing comprehensive protection and advice, an area where small and micro businesses are underserved. This year will see a big push in HMRC’s Making Tax Digital plans, as the Government makes it mandatory for smaller firms to provide a digital tax report on a quarterly basis. I am dead-set against these proposals. At a time when we need businesses to grow, government should not be putting in place a mandatory new tax regulation that will cost businesses on average £2,770. Smaller firms are the secret to UK success, not a cash cow for the Treasury. FSB is lobbying intensely to persuade ministers to improve these proposals, which should be voluntary and phased. They should begin by using thresholds to remove more of the smallest businesses from the regime – those who will be least able to cope. Late and poor payment practice from larger firms remains a huge issue for smaller businesses. If this is not tackled, then every year, 50,000 businesses will die – leaving £2.5bn of GDP missing – purely due to late payments. Members will be upping the pressure in 2017, where we want to see reforms promised two years ago now toughened up, and delivered. In addition to the Duty to Report regulations coming in and a Small Business Commissioner being appointed, FSB succeeded in putting supply chain respect at the heart of the Government’s Corporate Governance Green Paper. We now need to see that enacted so that there is a whole-board ownership of prompt payment practices. It’s been our responsibility, since FSB was set up in 1974, to shine a light on the challenges that the self-employed face. We wish to see a statutory definition for self-employment, as well as parity of benefits such as maternity pay – this is the right way to ensure the growth in selfemployment continues. In short, it’s not just Brexit – there is a lot to do to make this an economy that truly works for everyone.
THINK SMALL: FSB National Chairman Mike Cherry with Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell MP at FSB National Conference
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New Yorkshire base for Asbestos removal firm SERVICES: Asbestos removal specialist Clarke’s Environmental has marked its continuing expansion with two senior appointments and relocation to a new Yorkshire base. Clarke’s Environmental, a third of whose workforce is based offices in Applegarth, Hull, has moved its HQ to Omega Business Village in Northallerton. Operations director Michael Carmody will now head operations in Scotland, Yorkshire and the Humber for the company, whose turnover has grown from £600,000 two years ago to a predicted £3.5m this financial year. Kevin Godfrey joins the company as health and safety manager. Employee numbers have quadrupled at Clarke’s Environmental in the past two years, from ten to 40, resulting in the need to relocate.
Recognition for lawyer LEGAL: A senior lawyer with James Legal Solicitors in Hull has been recognised for his skills in helping elderly and vulnerable people. Chris Hutchinson, who specialises in wills, probate, lasting powers of attorney and Court of Protection issues, has gained Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) accreditation. To gain accreditation from the SFE, lawyers need to undergo training in so-called “soft skills”. Mr Hutchinson said: “Many older people are really quite nervous about seeing a lawyer, and SFE members like myself go out of their way to try to make them feel at ease.”
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More companies turn to on-site guarding service Shield Security sees increase in demand for a physical presence A HULL security firm has seen a surge in demand for its guarding services in recent months as customers seek a more personal touch when it comes to the protection of their premises and products. Shield Security says the demand for CCTV systems has outweighed that of manned guarding in recent years across the security industry. However, the firm, which is based at Priory Park and serves local authorities, health trusts and educational establishments across the North of England, as well as businesses, says it has seen a clear increase over the past 12 months for manned guarding, leading to it securing a large number of contracts from customers demanding a physical on-site presence. Managing director Dave Frank, a former prison guard who established Shield 14 years ago, said: “Security is only ever at its best if there is a real pair of eyes monitoring premises or a situation, and that fact is one we can never ignore.
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“We supply highly sophisticated camera systems for our clients, but our systems are highly effective because the images supplied by our cameras beam directly back to our control centre and are viewed as soon as they are triggered. “There’s no use having cameras and no immediate reaction to what they capture, and people have become increasingly aware of that. “You always need a human set of eyes on situations to react appropriately.” New guarding contracts have come from the likes of Willerby Holiday Homes, where patrol guards have been employed alongside patrol vehicles to protect the manufacturing site, while Shield’s guards have also been employed by CRM Students for a new accommodation complex in York. Metal recycling firm Lord and Midgley, in Clough Road, Hull,
Security is only ever at its best if there is a real pair of eyes monitoring premises Dave Frank, left
is also using Shield’s guarding team to protect its premises, as is a large pharmaceutical company new to the city and currently developing a large warehousing facility to store medicines. “It has been a mixed bag of contracts that we’ve taken on, but it has been work which has emphasised the need for physical guarding services, and that
it will always be required, no matter how much technology advances and how intricate CCTV operations can become,” Mr Frank said. “It was this service which Shield started out with, and we believe it is our personal touch, and the dedication of our guards to going that extra yard, which keeps us ahead of the competition. “We lose track of the amount of times we are contacted by customers to say thank you for our guarding teams going beyond the call of duty. It has ranged from putting out fires to calming down patients in medical centres. “These are all things a camera can’t do.”
TAKE IT FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWS Teresa Thomas Partner and head of employment at Wilkin Chapman solicitors MENTAL health issues within the workplace are becoming increasingly common. In 2015, stress accounted for 43 per cent of all working days lost due to ill health, according to statistics from the Health and Safety Executive. Research from Mind found that one in four people will experience a mental health problem and that, by 2020, mental ill health will be the second most common cause of ill health worldwide. It’s important that employers support staff who are dealing with mental health issues; not doing so can further exacerbate a condition, resulting in long-term incapability. Encouraging openness in the workplace is key, so employees feel able to share their issues with managers. Clear and early communication
may help avoid further problems and ultimately reduce sickness levels and associated costs. Offering support and assistance at an early stage can remove barriers and can not only stop individuals having time off work but also encourage them back to work. Evidence shows that, if employees return to work after only a few weeks’ absence, the issue is less likely to recur. However, if employees remain off work for six months or more, they are unlikely to be able to return to work at all. Employers should look at making minor adjustments to their business that may help prevent absence and keep people at work – a much cheaper option in the long run than the costs involved in dismissal and recruitment.
Making changes at an early stage may remove any obstacles the employee is facing, and may also help defend any discrimination claims, should the issue be exacerbated. In mental health situations, minor changes to working environments can make a major difference. Allowing an employee to have slightly longer
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PARENTS SPLASH OUT ON CHILD’S CAREER PARENTS can expect to spend almost £8,000 to help their grown-up child reach the first rung of the career ladder, a report suggests. On average, parents who had helped to kick-start their adult child’s career said they had spent £7,900 per child. This could include money they had given their child to pay for a course or training fees, equipment or accommodation while studying and smart clothing for job interviews. The findings were made by the Centre for the Modern Family, a think-tank set up by Scottish Widows. KIDS SAY MUMS DESERVE BETTER GIFTS MOTHERS deserve their Christmas presents the most, according to a survey of children aged between five and eight years old. Children voted themselves as the next most deserving of Christmas gifts, followed by fathers and siblings. The research, from deals website Groupon, also found 3% of children think their pet deserves Christmas presents the most out of their family members, compared with 1% who voted for aunts or uncles.
Kids sayaged mums are the family People between 18 andmembers 34 were most likely deserving of Christmas presents more to fall for scams. YOUNG ADULTS FALL MOST FOR SCAMS YOUNG adults could be more likely than the rest of the population to fall for a scam, research suggests. People aged between 18 and 34 were more likely to believe, wrongly, that their bank might ask them for their full Pin, password or security numbers, or ask them to transfer money out of their account for “security reasons” Santander found. In reality, these are common methods that fraudsters use in cold calls or unsolicited emails when posing as a legitimate body, such as a bank or the police, to trick people into handing over their personal details or cash.
MONEY F ACT HOUSE price growth across the UK has slowed to the weakest rate seen in 10 months, according to an index from Nationwide Building Society. Nationwide’s figures show property values increased by 4.4% year-onyear in November – the weakest annual growth since January when there was also a 4.4% increase.
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LETTING YOUR CHILDREN MAKE SMALL MISTAKES WITH MONEY COULD BE GOOD FOR THEM, SAYS VICKY SHAW
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ID YOU have to do the washing up to earn pocket money as a child, or tidy your bedroom? While many adults have memories of scrubbing pans or vacuuming to get weekly handouts from their parents, it seems many children nowadays do not have much experience of “earning” cash. More than one in four (27%) parents of children aged under 12 do not give their children pocket money or financial rewards for carrying out household chores, according to new research. The survey, from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), reveals that just half of parents pay their child regular pocket money. And many of those who do give their children regular handouts do not give their child free rein to spend the cash how they like.
More than half (54%) of parents who give pocket money are concerned their child would simply buy chocolate and sweets if they could spend the money how they liked, while more than a third (37%) say their child would buy something they don’t really need. Yet, as with setting children chores so they can earn their pocket money, allowing your child to have a small amount of money to spend how they like - even if this leads to them making mistakes can help them build experience of handling money. They may even avoid making bigger financial mistakes when they’re older as a result. Rather than raiding their whole piggy bank, a small portion of cash could be set aside for a child to
Allowing children to make their own financial mistakes will help them later in life
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Rewarding children for household tasks is another good tip spend how they like, which could help them learn how to set a budget and stick to it. Nearly a third (31%) of parents say they tend to influence what their child buys with their pocket money, and 24% encourage them to save for a larger purchase. But nearly four-fifths (79%) of parents agreed that if children can engage with money from a young age, it would help them learn and appreciate its value. Mark Oakes, head of communications at the FSCS, which protects savers if their bank or building society goes bust, says: “It is a parent’s choice how they want to get their child thinking about money, but giving them a little sum of their own to
SEPARATE research suggests many children aren’t confident about their money skills. Just over half (55%) of children aged between seven and 15 years old worry about their lack of financial knowledge, a NatWest survey has found. The study, for the bank’s MoneySense financial education programme, found more than two-fifths (41%) of parents don’t talk about money management at all with their children. Gaps in parents’ financial knowledge may explain the reluctance of some to talk about money. More than a quarter of parents (28%) worry about their children asking them questions about money that they themselves can’t answer. Yet nearly two thirds (62%) of parents also worry their child will grow up without a good grasp of managing money. So perhaps now’s the time to sit down and start having those money conversations. manage is a great way to start. “They aren’t going to get it right every time, but children need to be given the opportunity to make their own mistakes and learn for themselves.”
Watch out for winter c ar thiefs PLUMMETING temperatures are leaving many motorists shivering in the cold while their car defrosts. But the Association of British Insurers (ABI) is warning people not to leave the engine running while they go back
indoors to warm up – as thieves may target the vehicle. Ben Howarth, the ABI’s policy adviser, motor and liability, says: “No one wants to freeze while defrosting their car. “But, tempting though it is in the cold weather, never
leave your vehicle with the engine running to warm up while you nip back inside, even if only for a few minutes. “Stay with your car while it warms up, so it is you who drives away in it, and not a thief.”
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Chartered accountants’ new marketing trainee ACCOUNTANCY: 360 Chartered Accountants has appointed a new marketing trainee as the East Yorkshire firm continues its expansion across the region. Rebecca Tomlinson, pictured, graduated from the University of Hull in July after completing an English and creative writing degree. During her final year, she worked with Hull Street Angels, where she developed her passion for marketing. She then began as an intern at 360 but impressed management so much, they decided to offer her a permanent position. Ms Tomlinson, 21, of Hull, will be looking after all online and offline marketing, including social media, and liaising with design agencies and suppliers for the 360 website. She will also be planning 360’s programme of seminars.
GUEST: Sally Gunnell with Troy Tappenden, left, and Bill Owen, of Dream Doors.
Dream result at awards MANUFACTURING: Dream Doors in Beverley, part of the UK’s largest kitchen makeover retail network, has been awarded the Rising Star award at the franchise’s 2016 conference. The showroom is owned by Andy and Terri Wilkinson, who received their award from Dream Doors MD Troy Tappenden. The awards took place in a gala black-tie ceremony last month, when the speaker was Olympic gold medallist Sally Gunnell OBE. Dream Doors is set to achieve a 2016 network turnover of £32m, an increase of more than 20 per cent on 2015.
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A TAILOR whose career has taken him from trucks to trousers is looking to expand, ten years after launching his own business. Dave Pacey opened his second shop in Hull city centre a few months ago and is already looking for a third site. Yet he admits it was very much a case of tightening his belt when he set up Hems Sew Soon with wife Helen in 2006. Mr Pacey said: “We owed a lot of money on the credit card and we had an overdraft at the bank but the business went so well that we’ve been able to buy our own house and open our second shop.” The first shop, in Holderness Road, east Hull, thrived, so the couple brought in Mr Pacey’s son David as manager, enabling them to open a branch in Carr Lane, city centre. They are looking at properties to the west of the city for their next move, and say they are aware things could have been very different. Mr Pacey went into dancing when he first left school. He said: “I was the first YTS dance instructor in Hull, but when I got to 17, I decided I needed a proper job, so I went into sewing.”
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EXPANDING: Dave and Helen Pacey, of Hems Sew Soon in Carr Lane, Hull. Mr Pacey learned how to sew when he joined the staff of a haulage company in Hull and worked on the tarpaulins for lorries. When he left there, it was to join another motor trade business, working on upholstery for a company that restored vintage cars. He moved into mainstream tailoring when he got a job shortening trousers at Len Beck menswear, and then he moved to Superstitch, starting as a machinist and progressing to
looking after ten stores as area manager. Mrs Pacey was working as an assistant manager in a convenience store and the couple decided to back themselves. Mr Pacey said: “By this time, there was nothing I couldn’t sew and we both had management experience, so we chucked our jobs and set up on our own. “Things were tight – on day one we needed our first customer so we could buy our breakfast, but we’ve gone from strength to strength since then.”
‘Hard work paid off’ KATHRYN Shillito, HullBID city centre manager, said: “Dave and Helen have got a great story that demonstrates how hard independent businesses have to work to become established. “It’s clear they had to stretch themselves to open their first shop, but the second is indicative that their expertise and patience paid off.”
Food firm’s charity event CHARITY: Hessle food firm the Priory Food Co hosted an event to support Hull charity Case and the Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal. The event, held at the company’s Priory Park base, was organised by Phil Bean, director of Stonemere IT and Beanmedia UK, and Darren Allison, director of Priory Food Co and Horizon Group commercial services. As well as supporting the causes, the event, which included a raffle and a talk by guest speaker Glenn
Catley, former British Middleweight and WBC super middleweight champion, was also an opportunity for business people to network. Entry was free, but attendees were asked to donate a gift for Mission Christmas. The Christmas networking event was run as part of the Case 250 Club, an innovative community business partnership with the charity, which supports people aged 16 and over who have a learning disability.
KNOCKOUT EVENING: From left, Phil Bean, of Stonemere, former boxer Glenn Catley, and Darren Allison, of Horizon.
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Affordable premises for young entrepreneurs is almost full after six months
A HULL charity dedicated to supporting fledgling businesses has been delighted by the reaction to the incubation space it launched in the city six months ago. Hull Youth Support Trust (HYST) established OneSixOne – at 161 High Street – to provide affordable premises for young entrepreneurs, aged 18 to 30, to work out of, and to give access to business advice and support, last summer. Mike Thompson, business manager at OneSixOne, said: “We had 21 units to start off with and we only have one left. “It has really taken off a lot quicker than we thought – I was expecting to be open 18 months before we got to this stage, it has taken six. “The reason is we are pretty unique in Hull.
“There are quite a few enterprise support agencies in Hull, and we work with them all, but our offer of subsidised space, and support over two years, is not available anywhere else.” Mr Thompson said: “Quite a few of the businesses have come from word-of-mouth referrals, from people who are already in here and flourishing. “They have thought it would be great for friends and colleagues to be based here as well, and we are in a position now where we are starting to look for more space, and working closely with Hull City Council on that.” Start-ups ranging from an events company and a video production firm, to web designers and aspiring artists, have taken space at OneSixOne. Mr Thompson said: “We have a really diverse mix of new businesses here.” HYST is a subsidiary of London Youth Support Trust and funded through the Rank Foundation. “We are discussing with the Rank Foundation the possibility of new grant potential coming to Hull,” said Mr Thompson. “I just want the young people in
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SUPPORT: Mike Thompson, left, manager at OneSixOne, and Kris Bilski, of Astor Productions. Pictures: Jerome Ellerby
Pace building its team with five new faces HULL-based creative communications agency Pace has expanded its team with five new appointments across its client services and digital teams. The agency was set up in 2015 by former KCOM director, Anita Pace, after she spotted an opportunity in the area for a true creative communications agency. Pace, based in the C4DI building in Hull’s Fruit Market, champions a mix of strategy, design, PR and digital expertise to provide clients with a more creative approach to their communications challenges. With 12 years’ experience across a range of marketing roles, Shirin Kemp has joined the company as marketing director, tasked with developing a coherent growth plan while continuing to deliver gold-standard services to existing clients. Chloe Hart, one of two new account managers, joins the company having worked with some of the world’s largest FMCG brands including SC Johnson, Procter & Gamble, Philips Lighting and Unilever. She is joined by Abbi Winfield, who has six years’ experience in communications, having worked both agency-side and in-house across a number of sectors including travel, retail, food, chemicals and entertainment. Pace has also hired digital marketing manager Kaye Neylon and content executive Tom Mitchell. Anita Pace, managing director, said: “It’s been an incredible first year for us. “Pace continues to go from strength to strength, with a solid mix of new client contracts and existing client portfolio growth.”
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GROWING TEAM: Pace has expanded its team.
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Domino’s is final piece in new-look Paragon Square Pizza restaurant opening completes seven-year transformation ‘DIVERSE MIX’: Mike Thompson.
Office space for fledgling firms really takes off Continued from PAGE 1 here to access the best possible support they can, whether that is working with me or engaging with three or four other agencies in the city. “Without really trying, it has become a creative hub. “Quite a lot of the businesses are commissioning and working with each other. They are all buying into what this community is and gleaning good knowledge from each other.” Robert Gray, marketing and outreach at OneSixOne, said: “It’s been great to create OneSixOne from the ground up, seeing it evolve from nothing to a successful, thriving and fully occupied office space. “Our next aim is to fill our hotdesk space and spread the word about our meeting and training rooms.” The model being run by HYST offers help with one-to-one personal advice, business planning, marketing advice and workspace for young people to explore their ideas and see if they can become commercially viable. Young people in a position to rent space benefit from heavily subsidised rents, inclusive of utilities, and with no hidden costs. ■ OneSixOne is at 161 High Street, Hull, HU1 1NQ. Call 01482 755195 or visit www.onesixonehull.co.uk
By Debbie Hall Business Reporter d.hall@hulldailymail.co.uk
A SEVEN-year project to replace run-down retail units with a bright, new dining strip has welcomed the last piece in the jigsaw with the opening of Hull’s first Domino’s Pizza restaurant. The restaurant, which is only the fifth of its kind in the UK, opened last month, creating up to 40 jobs. Paul White, agency director at Garness Jones in Hull, said the completion of the redevelopment in Paragon Square was significant in many ways. He said: “It’s easy to forget just how long the project has taken – it’s been nearly seven years – but the wait has been worthwhile and the patience and determination of the owners, Regent House Estates, and of their project partners, has been rewarded. “The site used to be occupied by a nail salon, a tanning centre and the old Duncan’s gun shop. “All of those properties needed to be upgraded and the owners took the ambitious step of committing to a completely new look, a high-quality development and a change of use.” The owners bought Regent House, which extends from Paragon Square along Ferensway to Carr Lane, in 2000 and added other units over the years. Stanley’s Brasserie opened in 2009 and two years later added Stan’s Bar, which more recently has been remodelled to create the unique Bourbon Craft. But the wider redevelopment
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DOMINO EFFECT: Harry Gardner, of Domino’s Pizza, and Kathryn Shillito, of Hull BID. faced many obstacles, from the national economic decline to the failing condition and appeal of Paragon Square. Go Dutch Pancake House brought something completely different to the city centre and hopes were high that the development taking shape next door would complete the picture. When Go Dutch closed last year – the owners have since gone mobile with their pancake venture – Regent House reaffirmed its strategy to bring in national and international brands. Kaspa’s Desserts opened in the former Go Dutch premises in November with the creation of 30 jobs, with Domino’s following in December, offering seating for 66
diners as well as takeaway, delivery and near round-theclock service. Harry Gardner, the company’s new store opener, said: “It’s a different concept for Hull but it has worked well elsewhere and we expect people here to like it. “Every takeaway we have opened elsewhere in the city has been really buzzing.” Garness Jones has worked closely with Regent House Estates throughout a redevelopment programme, which has seen properties completely rebuilt. Mr White said Hull City Council, Hull BID and Hull Civic Society have all played important parts, as has the Royal British
PAUL White, agency director at Garness Jones, said: “Paragon Square is a strategically important part of the city centre because it is on the doorstep of the transport interchange and it gives a lot of people their first impressions of the city. “For a long time those impressions were not particularly positive but now we have a completely different scenario. “Both new restaurants were open in time to welcome the City of Culture year, and they will benefit from the wider redevelopment which has turned Paragon Square and the surrounding area into a fantastic first view of Hull.”
Legion, given the need for a sensitive approach so close to the Cenotaph. “This development is the result of Regent House Estates sticking to their strategy of delivering high-quality buildings and attracting big-name brands that bring something new to the city,” he said.
COUNTY COURT JUDGMENTS Non-corporate judgments Adam Bryson T/As Kerbedge 20 St Mary’s Terrace, Beverley, £4,125, 03-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre.
Corporate judgments Warmbright Limited 13 Hessle Road, Hull, £1,462, 29-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre. Robert Dylan Pine Ltd 106 Wansbeck Road, Hull, £515, 29-Dec-16,
County Court Business Centre. Warmbright Limited 13 Hessle Road, Hull, £5,622, 29-Dec-16, County Court Money Claims Centre. One2go NW Limited Unit 11, Waxholme Trading Park, Withernsea, £33,154, 30-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre. Property 24se7en.Com Ltd 83-85 George Street, Hull, £175, 30-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre.
BSS Roofing & Property Services 22 Hambling Drive, Beverley, £395, 03-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. A9 Stores Ltd T/As 19 Convenience Store, 732 Anlaby Road, Hull, £1,309, 02-Jan-17, County Court Money Claims Centre. Wilkinson Drylining Ltd 39 Hull Road, Withernsea, £2,099, 04-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Retail Flashing Systems
Heath House Farm, Garton, Hull, £349, 04-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Cristal Mobile Homes Ltd Sandholme Business Park, Sandholme Road, Gilberdyke, £1,121, 04-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre.
Corporate satisfactions New Inn Bridlington Ltd T/As New Inn, 18 BG Drive, Hornsea, £4,946 16-Nov-16, County Court Business Centre.
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Businessman’s new venture receiving a positive response from shoppers By Debbie Hall Business Reporter d.hall@hulldailymail.co.uk
AN EAST Hull man who thought his estate was lacking a greengrocer’s decided to take matters into his own hands. Matthew Hoe took the plunge and opened The Fruit and Veg Shop in Shannon Road, Longhill, in the estate’s main parade of shops, just before Christmas. “I have lived on the estate for more than eight years and was always asking the same question as everybody else, whether someone would open a fruit and veg shop or a butcher’s,” said Mr Hoe. “You don’t always want to visit a supermarket, and I got sick of saying the same thing. I said I would have a go myself.” So far the response from residents has been positive and more custom is expected to come through word of mouth, according to Mr Hoe, whose new venture is a real departure for him. “I already own three businesses in building and plastics, so this was going into the unknown, but I’ve done my research,” he said. Mr Hoe saw an opening for the shop, with a vacant property being let by NPS, marketing agents for Hull City Council. “I contacted NPS and was told a lot of work needed doing on the place, but we got things done and it looks really good now.” Mr Hoe, his father and his uncle are directors of The Fruit and Veg Shop, employing two staff to run it. “It is your typical fruit and veg, and free-range eggs,” said Mr Hoe, “and we are looking to start stocking a selection of nice breads and olive oils. “I’m not one to rely simply on passing trade, though, I’ve been in touch with local bars and restaurants about supplying them, and I’m thinking about schools.” Over the Christmas period, the shop arranged free delivery to local elderly people. Mr Hoe said: “Our hampers
My estate needed a greengrocer’s – so I opened one! BEARING FRUIT: Matthew Hoe, left, with Simon Preston of NPS. Picture: Richard Addison
Morrisons’ best festive period for seven years RETAIL: Morrisons has reported its best Christmas performance for seven years, its sales figures showing a 2.9 per cent rise in like-for-like sales for the nine weeks to January 1. The supermarket chain saw its fresh food, beers, wines and spirits, as well as its clothing range, all performing well over the period. Its annual underlying profits are now expected to be between £330m and £340m, beating analysts’ estimate of £326m. Early reports suggest last year was positive for food sellers – discount retailer Aldi reported record sales earlier this week – with Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Sainsbury’s all due to give updates on their Christmas trading this week. A survey by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) has said food sales had spearheaded a “bumper Christmas” for retailers. Helen Dickinson, chief executive of BRC, said: “December is the most important trading period of the year and with sales across 2016 growing more slowly than the previous year, it was all to play for in the final month. “Despite the slow start to the Christmas trading period, the week itself exceeded expectations.”
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went well and we are still doing those.” Mr Hoe is keen to maintain the freshest stock on his shelves, and is thus liaising with Project Hot Dog Homeless Support, a scheme that helps those living on the streets in Hull, so that useable food does not go to waste. The Fruit and Veg Shop is open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Saturday, and from 10am to 4pm for a trial period on Sundays.
‘It makes a change from takeaways and off-licences’ SIMON Preston, estate surveyor with NPS, said: “The shop had been vacant for more than two years – it had been the post office for Shannon Road – and we had refurbished the shop on behalf of the council when Mr Hoe showed some interest in it. “Mr Hoe took the lease on at
the end of November and the shop was all fitted out just before Christmas. “The shop complements the parade very well. It is rare these days that a new fruit and veg shop opens, and it makes a change from takeaways and off-licences.”
ENTREPRENEURS: An event aimed at encouraging the next generation of young entrepreneurs is to be held in Hull this week. The Micro Biz Matters Day, organised by Enterprise Rockers, a Scarborough-based group created to support young businesspeople, will be held at KCOM’s Learning Zone, in Carr Lane, on Friday. Brendon Smurthwaite, KCOM’s community co-ordinator, said: “Events like this are an invaluable resource for young business owners to meet like-minded people and an important launch pad for the successful entrepreneurs of the future.” The event runs from 9.45am to 1.15pm, with refreshments provided. Visit http://microbizmattersday. rocks/ for more details.
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he start of a new year always brings new optimism and new excitement. For the city of Hull, the next 12 months are going to be a little bit special for another reason – because its reign as UK City of Culture 2017 has now officially begun. Having started with a bang, thanks to a fireworks display to remember on New Year’s Day, the next 12 months will see an array of performers, artists and singers visit the city – as well as an expected influx of new tourists and visitors. But for the people who have been living and working in the Hull area for the past few decades, the city’s step into the national spotlight is the culmination of years of hard work. Having attracted some negative headlines during the late 1990s and early 2000s, the city has quietly gone about its business to turn its fortunes, and reputation, around. Inspired by regeneration projects such as the KCOM Stadium and The Deep, the city that tourists will see when they visit the City of Culture is not the one they would have witnessed just over a decade ago. Not only is it a much more diverse place to live, it’s a much nicer place to live. Where derelict buildings and empty patches of disused land once stood, there are now elegant pieces of architecture that people can be proud of, such as the St Stephen’s development and C4DI. As the director of Stoneferry Estates, I’m proud of the leading role we’ve played in Hull’s resurgence with four major projects of our own. Stoneferry Industrial Estate – 1992 It was our foresight back in 1992 that helped to rejuvenate the former home of Reckitt and Colman, in Stoneferry Road, and turn it into a thriving business park. Over an eight-year period, this 52-acre site was completely transformed through a series of investments and redevelopments into the Stoneferry Industrial Estate, which is now home to household names such as MKM Building Supplies. Earls Court at Priory Park – 2000 Although the Priory Park development is now a bustling centre for an array of businesses, it hasn’t always been like that. However, back in early 2000, we recognised that the location’s excellent road links directly on to the A63 made it an ideal space for regeneration and our plans to build four spacious and modern office units soon came to fruition. It was not long after the completion of the Earls Court development that further
investment in the area followed when Arco opened its National Distribution Centre just a stone’s throw away. Marfleet Technology Park – 2007 Taking on the former site of model manufacturer Humbrol was our next major investment in Hull and what a success story it turned out to be. Bought in 2007, parts of the site needed to be stripped back to the bare brick before we could turn it into the Environmental Technology business park that it is today. Now occupied by Nippon Gohsei, Neill & Brown Global Logistics and Middlegate Europe, the whole site harnesses the benefits of renewable energy by using roofbased solar panels to generate electricity. Kingston Parklands – 2016 Having shown our commitment to regeneration and creating new jobs in Hull during the past 25 years, the Kingston Parklands development is our way of investing in the city’s bright future. Located on the site of the former Hedon Road Maternity Hospital, opposite Hull docks and the new Siemens wind turbine production site, we don’t believe there’s a bigger or better business opportunity in Hull at the minute than this 11.2-acre site. Because it’s in an Enterprise Zone, Kingston Parklands will benefit from business rates savings of up to £275,000 over a fiveyear period – making it a low-risk location for any company with ambitious plans for growth. Although we’re currently in negotiations with a couple of interested parties about this development, one thing we can guarantee is that it certainly won’t be our last project in the City of Culture. That’s because, as a commercial property developer, which is proud to have its roots firmly in Hull and East Yorkshire, we share the same ethos as the team behind the 2017 celebrations: ■ We want to work with businesses and organisations to make Hull a better place. ■ We want to make Hull prosper for the people who live and work here. ■ We want to be in Hull for the long haul. So, as you enjoy the cultural events which come to the city during the course of the next 12 months, take some time to remember the businesses and people who’ve invested their time and money here for much longer than that. Because, thanks to their passion and long-term commitment to Hull, I believe the city is now a place which can be proud to invite Everyone Back to Ours – both this year and in years to come.
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Purpose built industrial accommodation of 932 sq m (10,032 sq ft) ● Fully fenced and enclosed shared service yard with gated access ● All mains services are available ● Available on flexible lease terms ● Rent from £39,950 pa ●
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Former Marmaduke Health Centre
Modern extensively fitted out semi-detached industrial/hi tec office unit 3,000 sq ft (278.7 sq m) approx Extensive inbuilt offices with air conditioning ● High level security storage room ● Excellent warehouse area ● Private onsite car parking ●
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Former Medical Centre providing over 14,000 sq ft of gross accommodation Site area approximately 0.71 acres ● Excellent location just off Hessle Road next to Boyes department store ● Easy access to A63/M62) ● Ideal for consultation rooms, offices, children's nursery or possible care home (subject to planning consent) ● ●
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Unit 9 Priory Tec Park , Saxon Way REF 11153HI/1
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Located in Beverley's prestigious Georgian Quarter Spacious former tea room (A3) ● Ideal for a variety of trades or continued use as a tea room/ bistro ● Grade II Listed building ● Available with the benefit of a new lease
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Humber Enterprise Park
National Avenue
Industrial building of 8,679 sq m (93,417 sq ft) Site area 4.55 acres ● Available to let on a new lease ● Significant external yard area ● Would suite manufacturing and warehousing uses ● Dock levellers & loading canopy ● ●
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High profile new office suite overlooking the Humber Bridge Located on Bridgehead, East Riding's superb new office park ● Ground floor suite of 248 sq m (2,670 sq ft) approx ● 7 private car parking spaces ● Grade A office space ● Fully DDA compliant
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Unit W The Spencer Centre, Westgate
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• LAST 2 UNITS REMAINING Unit 5: 574 sq m (6,175 sq ft) and Unit 6: 959 sq m (10,325 sq ft)
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Attractive refurbished retail units Ideal for A1 or A2 occupiers ● Prominent pedestrian retailing location ● Close to Hessle Post Office ● Available with the benefit of a new lease ● 1 Car parking space allocated to each unit
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PROGRESS: The developments that are happening around Hedon Road, such as the Siemens factory, above, and Kingston Parklands, left, have taken up a considerable amount of industrial land.
Cultural lift for commercial property market post-Brexit How was the region’s Q property market pre-Brexit? A
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The property market had started to show some good signs of recovery in 2014 and 2015 after five previously difficult years. Last year started well with continuing demand, particularly for industrial and office space, although we had expected a slight slowdown up to the referendum date for a period of about two weeks before. This is how we normally find things with a general election, but this was completely different. In six-week period up to the vote, it was very much like a summer period as the market had virtually shut down.
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Has the market settled since the decision to leave the EU?
Until October, the property market remained relatively flat, although I suppose one must have regard for the fact this also took in the main summer period. The period between October and Christmas is normally active, particularly in the office market, but it remained steady, although there were some signs of improvement with fresh enquiries coming into the market place. The first few days of January have, however, started off very well, but that is not unusual.
Has the decision Q affected rents or property values? A
Yes, but not in the way that one may expect. The decision has created uncertainty for a number of businesses, particularly in the service sector, which has caused them to put on hold any relocation plans. This has therefore resulted in lower-than-normal stock levels coming to the market and has therefore put pressure on the
As we enter 2017 – and now more than six months post-Brexit – we consider its impact on the commercial property market in our area, with Nick Pearce, chartered surveyor and director at PPH Commercial properties currently available. As a result of this, rental values have remained very much at the pre-Brexit levels, but in certain sectors, values for vacant freehold commercial properties have risen due to the shortage of stock.
Do you expect this Q situation to change this year? A
Although we have only been back in full operation for a few days, the level of enquiries has particularly increased, which is, to be fair, quite typical in the first couple of weeks of January. However, we have also received contact from a number of owners who are now bringing properties to the market – particularly for office and industrial units – and if this continues, hopefully this will see further improvements in the market as there is pent-up demand in certain sectors.
Hull City of Culture Q Will 2017 help? A
I would certainly hope so, as the spotlight is going to be turned on the city for the year. During last year, there were new enquiries coming in from outside the area, and one or two properties were acquired, particularly in residential sector in the city centre for conversion, with people expecting capital growth due to City of Culture.
the Siemens project Q Isaffecting the market? A
Again, the simple answer is yes. The developments that
are occurring around Hedon Road have taken up a considerable amount of industrial land. This take-up and other renewable schemes are putting pressure on commercial land availability throughout the region.
this have any Q Will negative effects? A
Not directly. The job opportunities for both Siemens and the immense renewable industries developing in our area offer an amazing opportunity for the region. The only slight concern is that a lot of the renewable users are landhungry and this could cause some problems further down the line for non-renewable companies looking to expand, particularly within the Hull boundaries, as commercial land is very limited. On the regional front, there is obviously additional land at Melton, but the St Modwen situation still remains unresolved in that, having lost their residential planning appeal, there are still no signs of them relaunching the site for business use.
about the proposed Q What Yorkshire Energy Park? A
I have seen the plans and discussed the scheme with the owners and think it offers a very exciting and unusual opportunity in the area. This is clearly needed to provide other sites and business space to deal with some of the problems that I have referred to earlier.
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Business, culture and sport create a buzz at The Deep Hectic week as aquarium hosts Challenge Cup draw and art installations By Debbie Hall Business Reporter d.hall@hulldailymail.co.uk
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THE Deep is making its mark in the worlds of business, culture and sport as a new year brought a buzz of activity across all the facilities at the award-winning attraction. On one night alone during Hull’s first week as City of Culture, the aquarium hosted the launch of a series of marine-inspired art installations as well as the first round draw for the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup. Outside, a crowd of thousands was wowed by the projections onto the side of the building for Arrivals And Departures, part of the spellbinding Made In Hull event. Some spectators also enjoyed fine dining in its Two Rivers restaurant, where it was business as usual. Meanwhile, at The Deep Business Centre, staff are preparing to welcome more new tenants and are organising the expansion of two existing clients. Freya Cross, business and corporate manager at The Deep, said: “We knew we would have to hit the ground running in 2017 but week one has been particularly hectic, and very successful. “There has been so much going on but we did manage to take a step back, look at the level of activity and remind ourselves
your daily port of call for the latest and breaking business news around the Humber region IN DEMAND: The Deep’s Freya Cross with Lee Radford, left, and Dean Andrew at the Ladbrokes Challenge Cup draw held at The Deep. Below, projections on the side of The Deep for Arrivals and Departures.
that everything is connected. “We have an iconic building and a top-class aquarium in a superb location and that attracts tourists, businesses and creative people who want us to be a part of their projects.�
‘We aim to make a draw relevant to its surroundings’ GARRY Miller, communications manager at the Rugby Football League, said: “We always aim to make a draw relevant to its surroundings and audience. “Hull is the home of the reigning
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champions, so we wanted to return. “It’s also City of Culture and we looked at everything that’s going on and at The Deep, which is one of the main tourist attractions. “We also knew The Deep was
capable of hosting a major draw because the FA Cup draw was here in 2015. “Connectivity is important because we stream the event live for the BBC. “This is my first visit here and I am very impressed.�
All of the activities in and around the aquarium are part of the pulling power for The Deep Business Centre, where tenants value the leisure opportunities on their doorstep as well as the location just a short stroll from the Old Town. Ms Cross said: “Different businesses have their own reasons for taking offices with us and they include the quality of space and service, the flexibility that we offer and the connectivity, but the location is something they all appreciate.� “It is the nature of our business that some tenants come and go. “But we have an excellent track record of attracting new businesses and we will be announcing some new arrivals in the coming weeks.
“We also have many examples of businesses that expand while they are here, and we have two that will double their space during the next month.� The Made In Hull event closed on Saturday after smashing all expectations of audience numbers. The exhibition by award-winning photographic artist Mandy Barker, another element of the City of Culture programme, will run until March, with the theme of raising awareness about plastic pollution in the world’s oceans while highlighting the harmful effect on marine life and ultimately ourselves. That exhibition will be followed by displays from five more artists and by other events as The Deep showcases its role as a key supporter of City of Culture and an original Bid Angel. City of Culture was also a factor in the decision by the Rugby Football League and sponsor Ladbrokes to bring the Challenge Cup draw to The Deep. Lee Radford, coach of cup holders Hull FC, was joined by Hull-born Air Commodore Dean Andrew, president of the RFL.
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Wheel firm’s 2020 target arrives four years early
SCOTTS Property, which offers commercial property advice and services from offices in Hull and Grimsby, has reported the following deals done. ■Holderness Road, Hull – investment property with ground floor shop t/a Max Spielmann, let at a headline rent of £12,000 pa together with a vacant flat offered at a guide price of £150,000, sold. ■Beverley Road, Hull – former amusement arcade premises stripped back to a shell with unused upper floors offered at a guide price of £80,000. Sold within ten weeks of the property being offered to the market. ■Priory Road, Hull – residential development site extending to approximately 1.1 acres with planning approval for ten dwellings offered at a guide of £400,000, sold. ■Waterloo Trade Park, Hull – new build, unit three now let; unit two under offer to a national operator. Lettings negotiated by Scotts with 4,800sq ft still available to let. ■Fusion Business Park, Goole – new build, units five and seven now let, with further units under offer. Additional units circa 800sq ft to 2,500sq ft remain to let. ■Ideal Business Park, Hull – high quality, new build, hybrid commercial unit of about 2,000sq ft, now sold. For further opportunities, contact Matthew Tomlinson at Scotts. ■Harmills Business Park, Hull – circa 6,000sq ft refurbished industrial unit, now let. ■Albion Lane, Willerby – modern office extending to about 900sq ft, let. ■Norwich House , Hull – refurbished city centre office premises extending to 6,000sq ft, let.
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THE buyout of a Hull company has meant a UK wheels and tyres specialist has achieved its 2020 turnover target, four years early. Wheel Solutions, based in Hednesford, Staffordshire, has acquired Gateway Chassis Ltd, a manufacturer of steel chassis for the caravan holiday home and park home sectors. Gateway Chassis, of West Carr Lane, east Hull, now joins a group of companies, which includes TyrePal Ltd, Chassis Solutions Ltd and Wheel Solutions Ltd. The resultant group is now a ÂŁ20m-plus turnover business, employing 110 people at three sites across the UK. The business has been acquired from Point Engineering (Hull) Ltd, which will remain a key supplier to Gateway Chassis and the industry overall. Steve Budding, managing director of Wheel Solutions Group Ltd, said: â&#x20AC;&#x153;This brilliant acquisition will push our group turnover past the ÂŁ20m mark, well in advance of our target â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which was to achieve that landmark by 2020. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The purchase complements our existing group, particularly Chassis Solutions, which specialises in chassis for the park home sector in Northamptonshire.â&#x20AC;? The group has said it will not be rebranding its latest acquis-
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VITAL COMPONENT: Blades leave the Siemens factory at Hull’s Alexandra Dock on a jack-up ship. Inset, Mark O’Reilly.
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teams of people who will have done something crucial in the industry and we need to shout loud about it. “There are lots of companies who are doing good things in this part of the world and they need to raise their heads above the parapet and get some recognition for what they are achieving.” Mr O’Reilly said: “We have been a past winner at the Humber Renewables Awards ourselves (THMA took the title of Renewables Champion in 2014 for its work towards promoting the
region as Britain’s energy estuary). We have that memento and it is there with pride. “We didn’t really expect to win, so it was very nice. “I have also been on judging panels before and it is good to see some of the great ideas that are coming along. “We could see more of them – there are more businesses out there that need to be involved in this. “They may be really stretching themselves and a bit of recognition might give them that extra momentum to push forward.” The headline-making Siemens factory and the wider Green Port Hull project were some of the
biggest recent endorsements of the Humber’s leading role in renewable energy development, said Mr O’Reilly. “The activity portside that is now allowing offshore wind jack-up ships in is hugely important,” he said. “It is the first time we have been able to deliver wind turbine components from Hull – all that work has previously been done elsewhere, and we have lost out – but we now have these large jack-up vessels, that we have seen before in Germany and Denmark, coming in to Hull and loading components there.” The Sea Challenger, a jack-up
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‘No doubt that renewables are energy’s future’ RENEWABLES are the future of energy, according to PureSpeed, which is working in partnership to make Hull an ultra-fast, “Gigabit City”. Joe Tandey, managing director of PureSpeed, said: “PureSpeed is proud and delighted to sponsor the category for the best green energy installations at this year’s Humber Renewables Awards. “At a time where more and more businesses, professional services and educational institutions are becoming increasingly aware of the potential impact of their carbon footprint, it’s great to see so many of them demonstrating their commitment to the renewables agenda. “As a sponsor, we also ensure good environmental and ethical practice is a core part of our ethos as a business, and always strive to ‘do our bit’ in promoting a healthy and sustainable future for our environment. “We recognise the importance the renewables industry has to play in the provision of clean, efficient energy. There’s no doubt that renewables are the future of energy. “Awards such as these are not only a fantastic opportunity to highlight the achievements of individuals and named businesses, they also raise the profile of renewables and the clean energy agenda to a wider audience year on year. “For a dynamic, rapidly growing sector such as renewables, profile, understanding and the clever use of new technology are integral to its success. “As an organisation that strives to bring new technology to new markets, PureSpeed is delighted to play our part in this success. “In an era where we need to ask more questions than ever before about making the right decisions as businesses, we’re keen to support any initiatives that facilitate businesses having more choice in how they can remain commercially successful while remaining true to their environmental ethics and values. We recognise that providing businesses with flexibility is key to supporting them in achieving their business objectives.”
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‘Together, we have a great green energy story to tell’ Blade factory director Jason Speedy says supporting the Humber Renewables Awards is part of headline sponsor Siemens’ commitment to putting down roots in Hull
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his will be the third year Siemens has been involved in the Humber Renewables Awards and we are delighted to, once again, play our part in making the event an outstanding success. In previous years, the awards evening has heard about the progress we are making to establish our investment in Hull and our ambitions to maximise the benefits for the city and region. This year, we can reflect on what has been achieved, as we move from project mode to business as usual. Recent months have seen so many exciting milestones, including: ■ The successful delivery of a comprehensive skills programme for hundreds of staff, involving secondments to our sister factory in Aalborg, Denmark, and training at a new “blade school” established in partnership with Hull College Group. ■ The opening of the blade factory, two months ahead of the original timescale. ■ Production of the first completed blade, coinciding with the inauguration of the factory by the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP. ■ And the first shipment of wind turbine components from the newly constructed harbour at Alexandra Dock. We have always said the most significant impact we would have locally would be in jobs and skills. We feel we have delivered in these areas, too. We have now employed about 800 people in Hull, with 97 per cent living within a 30-mile radius of the city.
JOBS AND SKILLS: Staff at Siemens’ Hull blade factory.
COMMITMENT: Hull Blade Factory director Jason Speedy.
Everywhere around the site you hear the unmistakeable Hull accent. Our colleagues from Denmark, Germany and elsewhere helped to make this happen, but the people of Hull are doing it, for themselves, with an enormous sense of pride. A further 100 permanent staff are employed by our suppliers and recruitment of up to a total of 1,000 people will continue as the site becomes fully operational. Our faith that the skills we needed would be available has been repaid – in spades. We have recruited a workforce of amazing people, with brilliantly positive attitudes, who have adapted superbly to their new roles and our exacting standards. Two weekends ago, 200 of our
people applauded the arrival into Hull city centre of one of the first blades they have manufactured, where it has become an extraordinary art installation. We share their pride that their work is being enjoyed by thousands of visitors to Hull and is helping to promote the city worldwide. Our headline sponsorship of the Humber Renewables Awards is part of our commitment to put down roots in Hull. It is just one way in which we can promote the region’s renewables credentials. We urge local businesses and organisations to see these awards as an opportunity for recognition and celebration. Please do get involved. Together, we have a great green energy story to tell.
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Lord Haskins, chairman of the Humber LEP THE Humber Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) aims to ensure the region is at the heart of renewables activity in the UK. Lord Haskins, chairman of the Humber LEP said: “The renewables industry is thriving in the Humber region and the local economy is seeing the benefit. “Investments from Siemens, Dong and E.ON, among others, have contributed to the Humber’s growing reputation as the ‘Energy Estuary’ and will continue to impact positively on employment in the area for years to come. “Local businesses have risen to the challenge and are taking advantage of the new opportunities the sector is creating. “Their vision and success should be celebrated. “Our plan at the Humber LEP is to continue to support this momentum, working with industry and Government to ensure the Humber is at the centre of future developments. “We are looking forward to making the Humber’s case as the Government develops its new industrial strategy.”
‘We need to shout loud about the work companies have done in renewables’ Continued from PAGE 1 ship specially designed for installing offshore wind turbines, set sail earlier this month with towers, blades and nacelles from the newly constructed harbour at the Siemens site in Hull’s Alexandra Dock, signalling the start of the first project for the new facility. The 5,000 tonnes of components for four turbines were destined for the Dudgeon offshore wind farm off the Norfolk coast, eight to ten hours’ steaming time from the Humber estuary, The Sea Challenger making the first of what will be many return voyages between the harbour and the wind farm. “There are also lots of things
going on in Grimsby, with the Race Bank offshore wind farm looking to start to take off,” added Mr O’Reilly. “What is also key in the first half of this year is the Triton Knoll offshore wind farm contract for difference auction, which is due to open in April.” Triton Knoll, 20 miles off the Lincolnshire coast, is seen as having the potential to be a real catalyst for supply chain and economic growth in the Greater Lincolnshire, Humber and East Coast regions. In the Humber area, it is anticipated the project could be worth a total of about £224m and support hundreds of jobs. “It’s for the Humber in general – that’s the beauty of it,” said Mr
O’Reilly. “I think we know there are other inward investors and we are starting to meet with people who have continued interest in the region; eyes are still on this part of the world, that’s for sure.” The Humber became a showcase for the global offshore wind industry last September when it welcomed American politicians, including leading wind power advocates, in a visit organised by THMA. As the US eastern seaboard gears up for the race to meet tough renewable energy targets, the delegation chose the Humber as its focus for learning, visiting key businesses and organisations in Hull, Grimsby and Scunthorpe.
“They were blown away by the scale of what is going on here and the enthusiasm and collaboration pan-Humber,” said Mr O’Reilly. “They are keen to learn a lot from us; also, for us, we want to make sure we benefit from some of these potential opportunities in the States.” In March, THMA will be involved in a UK Trade and Investment mission to France, on the subject of offshore wind and, in May, it will be organising the fifth Offshore Wind Connections conference at Bridlington Spa. In the past, the event has attracted keynote speakers from Siemens, Dong Energy, Government and key lobby organisations.
Regarding the continuing push for a UK Northern Powerhouse, Mr O’Reilly said: “We have good co-operation with Mersey Maritime, a group similar to ours in Liverpool. “I think the Northern Powerhouse is quite Manchester-driven at the moment and we have a long way to go in terms of getting that momentum from our region, but there is only good news and good business investment going on here now, and it keeps us in the picture. “We have really good people on our side, including Andrew Percy MP, the Northern Powerhouse minister, and the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership, so I think we are batting in the right direction.”
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Green energy hub has benefits for businesses large and small Hull specialist engineering business Spencer Group sponsors the Engaging the Community category of the Humber Renewables Awards. Managing director Gary Thornton highlights the company’s work in the green energy sector and the region’s exciting opportunities as the UK’s Energy Estuary WE’RE extremely proud to be a local company playing a significant part in the UK’s transition to a secure and sustainable low-carbon economy. We’re also encouraged to see the region nail its colours to the mast as a green energy hub as it continues to be a growth sector with many opportunities. Several years ago, we recognised renewables as a growth sector, as it was becoming increasingly important to the Government to support the transition to low-carbon forms of power generation and change the UK’s energy mix. Six years ago, our executive chairman Charlie Spencer identified the opportunity here in Hull to establish a pioneering green energy power plant and we have pursued that vision from blueprint to delivery. Now, the £200m Energy Works development is taking shape rapidly, with Spencer Group a key part of the delivery team. Energy Works will be the largest facility of its kind in the UK. It will generate sufficient renewable electricity to power 43,000 homes, stimulate the economy and rejuvenate a brownfield site. It’s a superb example of renewable energy and regeneration going hand in hand. What’s more important is the project was privately funded, which demonstrates there is an increasing appetite from investors to back schemes like this. Spencer Group is also delivering major energy infrastructure schemes outside of the region. In the North East, we are delivering the largest contract we have secured in the materials handling and storage sector. Our project at the Port of Tyne will support the full conversion of Lynemouth Power Station from coal-burning to biomass – another key part of the UK’s energy infrastructure turning from black to green.
In another flagship scheme, we have upgraded the handling, storage and discharge facilities to support the conversion to biomass of Drax Power Station, the UK’s biggest energy generator. However, while there are many substantial green energy projects under way across the region, it’s the benefit these schemes bring to smaller companies that is equally important. We are now seeing a number of start-up businesses growing off the back of larger-scale schemes. At the Humber Renewables Awards two years ago, I presented an award to Humber Wood Recycling Ltd, a fantastic start-up business run by Bob Barnes which recycles and repurposes waste wood and timber. Since then we have contracted with them directly to take away all of the waste wood from our Energy Works site. While larger-scale energy projects often dominate the headlines, the spin-off benefits to local businesses can also be significant. That’s fundamentally why we support the Humber Renewables Awards, because we see first-hand the difference they can make to smaller companies and suppliers.
Spotlight on pioneering efforts THE Humber Renewables Awards are a chance for companies to shine a light on their “green” endeavours. Entries are now being accepted across an extended nine categories this year – the deadline is Wednesday, February 8 – with a fantastic celebration of the winners due to be held on Thursday, March 9, at The Deep, hosted by Emma Jesson. Visit www.hulldailymail.co.uk/ renewableawards for more details.
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Investing in renewables training is essential THE renewables sector in the Humber region is thriving. Its geographic location and deep port infrastructure is helping to drive the UK’s renewables strategy through innovative offshore wind developments. This prime location has attracted significant investment, including the £310m Green Port Hull development and the regeneration of Alexandra Dock by Siemens and Associated British Ports, which will create jobs and economic legacy for the region. Despite Brexit uncertainty, we expect to see further international investment in 2017 – highlighting the strength of the offering in the Humber. Sustainability is at the heart of the renewables sector, which highlights the importance of implementing a strategic approach to delivering these schemes, but also investing in key skills and training. We predict the demand for operations and maintenance personnel will soon outstrip supply unless the excellent skills and training facilities in the Humber region are able to continue to grow and expand to provide the local workforce with sustainable well paid work opportunities. Addressing this skills gap and training local people throughout the renewables supply chain is possibly the most important component to ensure the future success and longevity of the sector. This year, the Apprenticeship levy will transform the way apprenticeship training is funded and delivered, and this could help to reduce the skills gap in the region. From April, employers operating in the UK with an annual wage bill of £3m are required to pay a levy through the pay as you earn process, which can then be used to fund apprenticeship schemes. With less than three months before implementation, businesses need to review the impact of the new levy, both financially and in practical terms. In addition, if employers don’t currently offer apprentice training then they need to implement measures to deliver this and recruit from the existing talent pool or appoint new apprentices. If the renewables sector embraces the move then we could see an uplift in opportunities that reflect the needs of the industry.
2017 shapes up to be a great year after wind deal Turbine support specialist wins 12-month contract in Germany By Debbie Hall Business Reporter d.hall@hulldailymail.co.uk
A HIGH-FLYING wind turbine support company has increased its investment in staff and equipment after sealing a seven-figure deal in one of the global hotspots of renewable energy. TRG Wind will start work in Germany this month on a retrofit programme covering more than 560 wind turbines. The contract is expected to last a year and, added to an expanding international workload, strengthens the company’s foothold and future. Recruitment as a result of the growth has taken TRG’s workforce to almost 50 and the company has also bought 16 new vans and pick-up trucks, which will service the contracts from the operational centre in Hull. David Elcombe, managing director of TRG Wind, said: “The contract in Germany is with one of the biggest and fastest-growing wind turbine manufacturers in the world and winning it is a significant achievement. “Germany is the biggest wind energy market after China and the US and the maturity of the sector there is reflected throughout the supply chain. “There is a very big industry growing up around it and we
GROWING: Jim outside TRG’s base at The Deep Business Centre.
EXCITING TIME: TRG Wind field operations director Jim Overton, centre, with field operations manager Dan Overton and operations and logistics manager Becca Peach. have managed to prove ourselves against strong competition in terms of quality, planning and efficiency. “There is an end date to the new contract, but we are looking beyond that because, in addition to being a business win, it is an opportunity. “It gives us a foothold in a very exciting market and it further strengthens our reputation in the UK and internationally.” TRG Wind was formed in London in 2014 by individuals who brought together experience in onshore and offshore wind in partnership with specialists from the finance and recruitment sectors. The company provides supervision, inspection and installa-
tion services to wind turbine manufacturers and operators to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety in constructing, commissioning and maintaining turbines. It moved its operations to Hull last year and is now operating in 20 countries, with engineers currently working in conditions as varied as the summer heat of South Africa and the plummeting recent temperatures of Romania and Greece. Turnover reached £1.5m during TRG’s first year, and the company expects to report growth of 150 per cent for last year with continuing success to follow. Mr Elcombe said: “The move to Hull has been a big success and we have already secured enough
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BEVERLEY Minster is one of the oldest and best-known buildings in East Yorkshire and, for a chartered building surveyor, it has to be one of the most exciting places to work. It is why Simon Delaney, of Delaney Marling Partnership, is celebrating his appointment as building surveyor to the Beverley Minster Old Fund. He said: “This is a very exciting opportunity to work on such a fantastic building which can be seen for miles around Beverley. “It would be a dream job for anyone working in the property sector. “As a chartered building surveyor, my role will be to manage the maintenance team and liaise with the other experts working on the building. A building of this type needs constant maintenance to preserve its condition. “Larger projects are required periodically to keep the building up-to-date and accessible to the thousands who visit each year.” Recent works have included a new fire alarm system and the rebuilding of the stonemason’s yard. Mr Delaney has taken over from John English, who spent a decade in his role at this iconic landmark. “It was a great privilege when, at the beginning of 2006, I became surveyor to this magnificent medieval structure,” said Mr English. “I have loved every minute of working with great professionals, our chairman and the excellent Old Fund Trustees and witnessed the continuing improvement in the condition of the Minster. “Much has been completed since I became surveyor, but Simon is fortunate in that arguably even more exciting times lie ahead, but this to some extent depends on the outcome of the ongoing restoration project.” Beverley Minster draws in visitors from around the world, both as a place of worship and for its stunning medieval architecture. The recent filming of TV dramas King Charles III and Victoria has also enhanced its appeal to film companies. “I am really looking forward to getting to know the building in detail,” said Mr Delaney. “Stepping into John’s shoes after ten years will be no small task as there are so many different rooms, levels and spaces that
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aren’t obvious when looking around the main part of the minster. “There is a wonderful atmosphere inside. The team, led by vicar the Reverend Jeremy Fletcher, all seem to really enjoy their jobs. However, Mr Fletcher recently announced he is moving to Hampstead, so I look forward to meeting the new vicar.” Mr Fletcher said: “The minster is important to so many people and we must ensure it remains in the best condition possible. “I am certain Simon is perfect for the role as his company has worked on a variety of conservation projects in the area.” Mr Delaney is looking forward to his own part in this careful conservation work. “Construction of the current building began before 1200 so some parts of the building are actually almost 900 years old,” he said. “It took a further 225 years to complete and it amazes me to think how they managed to do this by hand. “However, the mere fact that Beverley Minster is still standing proudly, is testament to the robust building practices that were used all those years ago.”
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Si iam,wind ■conent, The Humber’s offshore offers a unique opportunity to develop a faciente es! Satui popubliis ceri porisUK-based andes quam am advanced actus summanufacturing diendam noxim innovation capacity, in which to transform revitilicum que temuncu strari, morsulto local economic prospects. essid rendius; num menihilIt wasconihicum evident earlier this month that there isiam immense here. duciaet; There wasnequem also dees inpride Itandem amazement aboutdem whatesweconsu have mei to offer dem, consulum sest from the thousands of visitors. vidiu ceritalatum int. Ximmo non host So we will communicate our story confidently, puttingpublinpra, actions into words, and Catquam tellabi sentia pratake message out to those in tem influential tiumour Romnihi caute, que inati ilis. positions. We are a globally connected region bursting with opportunity. Westminster, here we come.
Two trainees on board to help transport firm keep moving forward Strategy ‘bearing’ fruit as young people benefit from experience By Debbie Hall Business Reporter d.hall@hulldailymail.co.uk
A “CLEAR skills and training investment strategy” is bearing fruit for a Beverley company. Working closely with regional and northern universities, Local Transport Projects (LTP) has brought on board two new trainees as the firm progresses its policy of providing genuine career opportunities for transport and traffic engineering professionals. Sophie Lee, 21, of Hull, is currently on a one-year placement before she starts the third year of her undergraduate degree in geography from the University of Leeds, while Christopher Wilkinson, 22, of Durham, is finishing off a three-month internship after graduating this summer from the University of Hull with a first-class BA (Hons) degree, also in geography. Tony Kirby, director at LTP, which is based at theFlemingate Centre, said: “We have a very clear skills and training investment strategy that is bearing fruit through the continued expansion of our growing, UK-wide customer base, and as the business grows, we anticipate we will have more genuine career opportunities. “We are very lucky to be able to resource such excellent young professional graduates while allowing them to develop their skills and professional capabilities here at LTP.” Ms Lee, who joined LTP last July and has so far worked on more than 25 projects, said: “I’ve
CAREER JOURNEY: From left, Tony Kirby, director, Sophie Lee, Christopher Wilkinson and Andy Mayo. been exposed to a diverse range of office and on-site work, giving me workplace experience that is impossible to replicate in an educational environment, and which will prove invaluable when returning to university to complete my degree. “While this responsibility and independence has allowed me to develop my project management and organisational skills, I have always felt able to approach any of my colleagues, including the company directors, for support and advice at any point.” Mr Wilkinson started his internship in November, gaining
experience producing AutoCAD drawings, and working on travel plans, transport assessments and road safety audits. “The internship is the best thing I could have done,” said Mr Wilkinson. “The work has been exciting, challenging and rewarding, broadening and enhancing my technical and analytical skills thanks to the excellent support and professional training provided by the team at LTP.” Established in 2004, LTP is one of the UK’s leading independent transport practices, providing transport planning, traffic
engineering and highway design services to local government, developers, health providers and the education sector. Recent local projects which LTP has worked on include the transport assessment, highway design and work place travel plan for RB’s new £105m research and development centre of excellence in Hull; highway design for Wykeland’s £120m Flemingate retail, residential, leisure and office facilities in Beverley and a highways assessment and travel plan for the University of Hull’s new campus redevelopment.
TAKE IT FROM SOMEONE WHO KNOWS MANY service-based local business owners, such as IT contractors and consultants, already utilise the optional VAT flat-rate scheme to simplify their tax affairs, but it is vital they check if the newly imposed 16.5 per cent flat rate – announced in the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement – applies to them. Although the new rate does not go live until April, it could mean that the scheme is no longer beneficial for them and
Darren Tomlinson, of TaxAssist Accountants, warns of new flat-rate VAT pitfalls they may have to revert to standard VAT accounting, but they must take action before the new rate is introduced. The Government wants to crack down on the small
minority of businesses who misuse the scheme, but we want to ensure local business owners who play by the rules do not get caught out by the changes. Businesses with total income of less than £150,000 are eligible to use the VAT flat rate scheme, which applies a set percentage to their turnover, rather having to record the VAT on each sale and purchase they make. Aimed at service-based
companies with limited costs, it applies to businesses that spend less than 2 per cent of their VAT-inclusive turnover or £1,000 a year on goods. The figure cannot include capital expenditure or food and drink for the business or its employees. It also excludes vehicles, vehicle parts and fuel, except where the business carries out transport services – such as taxi firms – and uses its own or leased vehicles.
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Want to be a business big hitter? Join Jamie! Ground-breaking club run by rugby legend has successful first year By Debbie Hall
INSIGHT: Rugby league legend Jamie Peacock MBE, who runs the JP Business Club.
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A GROUND-BREAKING business club in Hull has enjoyed runaway success in its first year. The venture, run by rugby league legend Jamie Peacock MBE, is now set to welcome old and new members to a series of exclusive events over the next 12 months. Mr Peacock, who is head of rugby at Hull Kingston Rovers and a popular after-dinner speaker, said: “We couldn’t be prouder of the response we’ve had during the first year of the JP Business Club. “We focused on getting a mix between offering an insight into sport, exclusivity, business development and just actually having a good time. “Plenty of cross-business networking took place, too, and to have 90 per cent of those involved already signed up again for 2017 shows we got that balance right. “We now only have a few more places available for this year and the challenge is to move forward. “One of the big attractions will be having our new head coach Tim Sheens on board to share his wealth of experience and knowledge from the highest echelons of rugby league, so we’re confident the JP Business Club will be bigger and better than last season.” Mr Sheens will head up a Win-
ning With Tim event to kick off the business club’s new season. One of the most decorated and experienced coaches in world rugby, he will offer a unique insight into developing a winning mentality and preparing for success. Other events during the year will include a session on developing the best elite training programmes; an exclusive networking opportunity at York Racecourse and the club’s own take on A Question Of Sport, involving stars from across the world of sport. JP Business Club member Marc Hackney, director of Bright-I, said: “When I heard JP
was putting together a business club for those owners interested in rugby league and in particular Hull KR, I did not hesitate to join. “I believed that JP would give a great insight into how business and sports may be linked and how the lessons of teamwork, which JP had been involved in for so long and so successfully, may be incorporated into my own business. “I was not disappointed: the insight and the motivational speaking from JP was inspiring. “A side I never thought about was coming together with other local business owners and being
Women paid less from start of their careers EARNINGS: Young women are paid less from the start of their careers, according to the Young Women’s Trust (YWT). Commenting on statistics published by the Department of Education, which detail the employment and earnings outcomes of higher education graduates, Dr Carole Easton, YWT chief executive , said: “The statistics show women are paid less than men right from the start of their careers. “Male graduates of all but one degree subject are out-earning women. Across all subject areas, men are earning on average £2,900 more than women just five years after completing their degree.”
Keeping motivation RESEARCH: A third (35 per cent) of Yorkshire and Humber company owners completely lose motivation to continue running their business at least once a year, according to a new study by chartered accountants Haines Watts.
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Cyclist targets his longest run yet Financial adviser who has raised £68,000 will ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats A BIKING businessman who used pedal power to raise thousands of pounds for charity is setting his sights on his next venture to mark 20 years on two wheels. Mike Humble’s efforts have taken him all over the world – in India he witnessed a tractor being driven the wrong way down the fast lane of a dual carriageway packed with cars, lorries, motorbikes, dogs and cattle – yet his only serious accident happened in Willerby, just two miles from his home in Kirk Ella. The smash, which happened in December 2015, left Mr Humble in hospital overnight and delayed his training by three months. But with a new bike and even greater determination, Mr Humble completed his next challenge and increased the total money raised to £68,000. He said: “I turned 65 last year, so I set myself the target of £65,000. “The accident happened on day one of a nine-month training programme. I’d gone about two miles when a car pulled into the cycle lane in front of me. I went over the handlebars and the top half of my body hit the car.”
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Luckily, there were no broken bones, but the muscle and tissue damage to his ribs and neck took time and about ten sessions of physiotherapy to recover from. Mr Humble, an independent financial adviser with LEBC Group, based at The Deep, has been working in Hull for more than 40 years. He took up cycling in 1992, completed his first major fundraiser five years later and, motivated by the death of one of his brothers from cancer in 2006 and the loss of a client and friend to cancer in 2009, kept going. Mr Humble has completed more than 2,000 miles through dust and heat, up and down mountains, in support of Mencap, Macmillan, Marie Curie, Help For Heroes and Dove House Hospice. His next test is likely to be his longest yet, with a ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats, but his current intention is that 2017 – the 20th anniversary of that first Morocco trip
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– will be a planning year rather than a commemorative trip. He said: “I try to leave two or three years between each big ride because, while everyone who has supported me has been incredibly generous, you can’t keep asking the same people for money too often.”
DETERMINED: Mike Humble, independent financial adviser, with LEBC Group. Left, Mike raising money for Macmillan.
COUNTY COURT JUDGMENTS Non-corporate judgments Mr T Bennett T/As Bennetts Electrical Services, 46 Bloomfield Avenue, Hull, £677, 06-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Ash Orr T/As Ashley Orr, 39 Poultney Garth, Hedon, £898, 11-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Steve Richardson T/As Richardson’s Plumbing, 16 Goldcrest Close, Kestrel Avenue, Hull, £995, 09-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Mr Peter Bridgewater T/As B2 Tennis, 250 Summergangs Road, Hull, £1,564 09-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre.
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Ibusinesscoach Ltd 433 Hedon Road, Hull, £5,706, 17-Jun-16, Hull. JH Construction 26 Swinegate, Hessle, £348, 05-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Steve Mosley Limited 4 Copandale Road, Beverley, £902, 05-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Paramount Security Hull Limited 430 Southcoates Lane, Hull, £247, 05-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Dynamic Gills Limited Halifax House, 30-34 George Street, Hull, £482, 05-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Hull Royal Infirmary
Brockhurst Building, Diabetes Centre, Hull, £710, 06-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Cross The Line Sports Limited The Deep Business Centre, Tower Street, Hull, £9,364, 06-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Lloyds Kitchens Bathrooms & Bedrooms Limited 355 Hedon Road, Hull, £1,620, 06-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. De-Luxe Hair And Beauty Salon Ltd T/As Deluxe, 4 Middledyke Lane, Cottingham, £258, 06-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Invigilatis Limited Melton Court, Gibson Lane, Melton, £9,368, 06-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Heard Services Limited 3a King Street, Woodmansey, £1,594, 09-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. CPK Property Services Ltd Unit 3, Colt Industrial Estate, Scarborough Street, Hull, £1,186, 10-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Frankies Takeaway 18 Witham, Hull, £487, 11-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Paramount Property Hull Ltd 430 Southcoates Lane, Hull, £247, 11-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Nanobionic Investment Limited 573 Holderness Road, Hull, £482, 11-Jan-17, County Court Business
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Non-corporate satisfactions Ms Tina Parry T/As The Health Baa, 8 Marvel Street, Hull, £873, 08-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre, date satisfied: 20-Dec-16. Ms Julie Barker T/As The Health Baa, 22 Bramshaw Street, Hull, £873, 08-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre, date satisfied: 20-Dec-16.
Corporate satisfactions Wells Motors Ltd 231 Bricknell Avenue, Hull, £559, 20-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre, date satisfied: 28-Dec-16. Petra Parmesan House Ltd 43 Cottingham Road, Hull, £1,506, 27-Oct-16, County Court Business Centre, date satisfied: 09-Jan-17. DJ Prescott (Builders) Ltd 3 Sidings Courts, Hornsea Bridge Industrial Estate, Hornsea, £1,343, 09-Oct-16, County Court Money Claims Centre, date satisfied: 11-Oct-16.
Non-corporate cancellations Mr Allan Santos T/As Parish Taxi Services, 17 Elm Garth, Roos, £1,843, 29-Jun-16, County Court Business Centre, date satisfied: 16-Dec-16.
Corporate cancellations Haversham Developments Ltd Melton Court, Gibson Lane, Melton, £3,526, 04-Aug-16, County Court Business Centre, date cancelled: 05-Jan-17.
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PATH TO SUCCESS FOR JOBS SCHEME Project extended after year of helping long-term unemployed into work AN INITIATIVE designed to help the region’s long-term unemployed into careers in the renewables sector is celebrating a successful first year. Last year, Green Port Hull’s Pathway to Employment scheme saw 70 people complete the course, and helped 48 of them gain jobs as a result. Such has been the success of the project that it has been extended to create another 40 places for trainees this year and next. The innovative programme is being delivered by Hull City Council, Unity Training and Jobcentre Plus, and is funded by the Regional Growth Fund, via the Green Port Growth Programme. James Hartwell is training manager at Unity Training, which provides an intensive five-week training course, followed by a five-week work placement, for each of the trainees taken on by Pathway. He said: “This is a success story, not only for local businesses but also the state, because it is getting
the long-term unemployed into work. “To have 70 people complete the course was about our target, but to have 69 per cent of them now in work is above our expectations.” A number of companies that have been hosts for placements – the tailored work programmes are specific to the manufacturing, renewables and engineering sectors – have ended up offering full-time work to the trainees. “Kwiktuf glass company in Hull has taken on nine people and Atlas Leisure Homes took on five people in December,” said Mr Hartwell. Other firms that have employed Pathway trainees have included Willerby Caravans, Fox Corrugated Machinery and NR Burnett. “One of the guys who went to Paul Hood Flooring has decided to go self-employed.” Candidates who have completed the Pathway programme have spoken about being given relevant qualifications and the drive to do something with their lives. “I really love this programme,” said Mr Hartwell, “and the whole team do. We are doing so much to help people and it’s raising the profile of the city and ridding it of the stigma that is has been associated with for so long. “We are all so passionate about what we have done, what we have achieved and what potential we can achieve. “We are actually getting some of the employers we are working with saying, ‘We have this vacancy. Have
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BACK TO WORK: David Charlton at CB North and, inset, James Hartwell, training manager at Unity Training.
EAST Yorkshire sister companies IT@Spectrum and The One Point have issued an open invitation to the business community to “come and see” how to harness technology to drive growth. The firms have taken their alliance to a new level at their newly opened headquarters at the Bridgehead Business Park, close to the Humber Bridge, with key teams working together to offer a package of IT managed services. Their state-of-the-art offices, branded The View, have been purpose-designed to cement the partnership and enable formal and informal meetings with customers and prospective customers, or companies that simply want to see the latest technology being used to deliver efficiency and productivity. And they are now offering their £2.75m facilities to other businesses to use for meetings. Martin Lauer, managing director of IT services and telecoms company The One Point, said: “The offices have opened up so many new opportunities, including for the business community to come in and use our facilities. “We’re literally throwing open our doors. We’re saying, ‘if you want to use our space, use our space. “If you want to talk to any of our staff, you can do that. “If you want to just chew the fat about what’s next in technology, you can do that, too’.” Ken Sturdy, managing director of office technology business IT@Spectrum, said: “We remain two brands, but when customers ‘come and see’, they see our people and functions working seamlessly, side by side.” Businesses can make a booking to visit and use The View at comeandsee@view bridgehead.co.uk
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DRIVE: David Rimmington at CB North
Outgoing university boss picks up where he left off
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THE outgoing vice-chancellor of the University of Hull is to set up a business venture in the city. Professor Calie Pistorius, who steps down at the end of this month, is to embark on a consultancy role that he says will be “UK-based, with a global reach”. “It’s about emerging technologies – it’s a very broad field,” he said, explaining the premise of his company, Deltahedron, which he officially launches on February 1. “All companies, to some extent or another, have a technological base, whether you are a university or a manufacturing company and you use it, or your supply chain has it. “New technology coming along brings great opportunities but also that notion of risk, and what I am going to focus on is a business’s strategy in managing those opportunities and risks.” For Mr Pistorius, it brings him almost full circle, having established the Institute for Technological Innovation in Pretoria, South Africa, in the 1990s, which he led for four years. He was also director of information technology at the University of Pretoria for two years, helping the institution to adapt to advances in IT, before becoming the university’s vice-chancellor and principal. He served in the role for eight years before being head-hunted to the position of vice-chancellor in Hull in 2009. A past chairman of the National Advisory Council on Innovation in South Africa, Mr Pistorius said: “Deltahedron will be working with associates in the UK and across the world. “It’s a very interesting way to
you got someone who can fill it?’. “We want even more companies to come on board with us now, with our trainee numbers being increased.” Gill Dillon, employer and partnership manager at Hull Jobcentre Plus, said: “Pathway to Employment is a really good programme because it is supporting people who have been unemployed for more than six months, some of them for several years. “When it is advertised across our centres, people are really keen to get involved. “I think it really demonstrates the fact there are jobs out there and, with the right support and training, people can access these jobs, and real credit goes to Hull City Council for putting this in place.” Councillor Martin Mancey, portfolio holder for Energy City, said: “The Green Port Hull Pathway to Employment programme has been really successful with around 69 per cent of people who have taken part finding employment so far. “The project has been so successful that the Green Port Growth Programme Management Board have approved the provision of additional 80 project places over the next two years. “We will continue to help people to get the work-based skills they need to find work in the renewable, manufacturing and engineering sectors.” ■ More information about the Pathway to Employment programme is available from the Green Port Hub at Hull’s Central Library. Call 01482 613875, email greenportenquiries@hullcc.gov. uk or visit greenport hull.co.uk/thehub for more information. Businesses interested in supplying work placements for future cohorts should email james@unitytraining. org.uk or call Unity Training on 01482 852292.
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OPPORTUNITIES AND RISKS: Calie Pistorius talks to Business Reporter Debbie Hall.
BACK TO BUSINESS: Professor Calie Pistorius is closing the book on his academic career. Pictures: Kate Woolhouse do business because everyone keeps with their own stuff, but you can bring them in at very short notice for their expertise. “Some will be university people, some will be large companies; there will be the need for someone with patent law expertise, too. “Technological innovation is very much a global thing. “Once you have identified the opportunities and the risks, it is then about how you develop your strategy to deal with these.” He said new technology is surfacing constantly and tracking it is vital.
“If you are the pizza guy, you should be worrying because there’s Amazon delivering stuff by drone; for the taxi guy, there is the Uber service to be concerned about; if you are the fax guy, there’s an entire industry gone.” Mr Pistorius said he was pleased to be facing a new challenge, while leaving the university “in good hands” with acting vice-chancellor Professor Glenn Burgess, and a strong team, while his successor is sought. “I am really looking forward to this, it’s very exciting. I think it
will be very intellectually stimulating. “This is going back to where I left off before I got sidelined a bit into managing universities.” In developing his plans for Deltahedron, Mr Pistorius said he had spoken to a lot of companies to gauge the potential for his consultancy. “There are large companies who have a lot of technological expertise that have said they can benefit from an external independent view to challenge their thinking a bit. “Then there are the SMEs that are focusing on what they are doing – and doing that very well – but they don’t have the resources internally to look properly at all the different areas. “That’s where a global network becomes important because you can zoom in on any specific technology.” Mr Pistorius will be working out of Hull’s C4DI, which he sees as the ideal location. “It should have a sign on it saying ‘innovation spoken here’. There are small companies in there and large companies with offices in there to catch the wave of what the start-ups are doing. “There is a real buzz, it’s a fantastic place to have an office where you are very aware you are embedded in that culture of innovation.”
COUNTY COURT JUDGMENTS Non-corporate judgments Mr C Lawson T/As Warm Bright, 13 Hessle Road, Hull, £307, 12-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Ms Ann-Marie Sims T/As Tiger’s Lair, Anlaby Road, Hull, £2,977, 12-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Kevin Taylor T/As Flamouth Water Taxi, 10 Edgeware Avenue, Hull, £711, 13-Jan-17, County Court Money Claims Centre.
Corporate judgments
CJ Express Limited Unit 1, St John Business Park, St John Grove, Hull, £2,746, 12-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Cl Developments (Hull) Ltd
DNS Accountants, 505 Hessle Road, Hull, £6,344, 12-Jan-17, County Court Money Claims Centre. Juxta Limited Carriage House, The Weir, Hessle, £470, 13-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Palm Group Limited 7 Wiltshire Road, Hull, £123, 13-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Highland Leisure Limited Highland Laddie, 40 Southcoates Lane, Hull, £482, 13-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Digihub (Uk) Limited 38 Canal Side West, Newport, Brough, £482, 13-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Top Fried Chicken 298 Holderness Road, Hull, £979, 13-Jan-17,
County Court Business Centre. Golden Cleaners Limited 90 Bathurst Street, Hull, £902, 13-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. RB Corporate Services Limited PO Box 544, Hull, £8,107, 13-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Wachem Statestrong Ltd Amsterdam Road, Sutton Fields Industrial Estate, Hull, £6,480, 16-Jan-17, County Court Business Centre. Vitasystems Ltd 2 Norland Court, Hessle, £1,435, 16-Jan-17, County Court Money Claims Centre. Zaras Curry Limited 61 Princes Avenue, Hull, £1,022, 17-Jan-17,
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Corporate satisfactions Dispit Limited The Manor, Long Lane, Humbleton, £119,702 27-Sep-16, County Court Money Claims Centre. Date satisfied: 18-Jan-17. Lewis Ashley Services Limited Unit 5A, Brooksbank Industrial Estate, Tower House Lane, Saltend, East Yorkshire, £194, 13-Dec-16, County Court Business Centre. Date satisfied: 10-Jan-17
Corporate cancellations
Precision Joinery And Construction Limited 53 Rosemead Street, Hull, £397, 01-Sep-16, County Court Business Centre. Date cancelled: 12-Dec-16
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Initiative lets school pupils design and build electric car and take part in series of races COMPANIES across Hull and the East Riding are racing to sign up to a new initiative designed to encourage young people to consider a career in engineering. Project Blyth will see businesses come together to support 33 school teams in their bid to design and build an environmentally friendly, single-seat electric car and take part in a series of races. Each school team will be linked with an employer from the Humber region for the duration of the project, which will provide workplace inspiration and support for the students, including workplace visits, mentoring through the design and build of their car, and work experience placements. One of the participating companies is TJC Engineering in Ottringham, which specialises in the design and manufacture of machinery for agriculture and bespoke projects for other sectors. It is working with 20 students from South Holderness Technology College in Preston.
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Tom Croft, managing director of TJC Engineering, said: “Project Blyth is a great initiative to open the minds of young people to the opportunities available in engineering. “Although many schools are pushing science, technology, engineering and maths subjects, there is a real need for practical, hands-on lear ning. “For the students, being able to get to grips with a kit car is a fantastic way to pick up new skills. “Project Blyth allows me, as a time-served engineer, to give something back and pass on my knowledge to the next generation.” The project is being organised by Greenpower Education Trust, a charity that inspires young people to think about engineering as a career. It has been awarded funding from Green Port Hull, which is supported by the Regional Growth Fund, to enable more than 600 young
people in the Humber region to take part. Project Blyth is named after James Blyth, a famous wind power pioneer, and reflects the Humber’s growing status as the heart of the UK’s offshore wind industry. Councillor Stephen Brady, leader of Hull City Council, speaking on behalf of the Green Port Hull partners, said: “We are always looking at ways to help the next workforce generation get the right IN DRIVING SEAT: Tom Croft, left, of TJC Engineering, with South Holderness Technology College skills they need to have a long pupils Imogen Chambers and Matthew Giles. and successful career in their chosen industry. “For the young people who are thinking about a career in engineering this project does just that. The practical THE PREMIER BUSINESS AGENT experience they will get Celebrating 60 Successful Years HERE AT ERNEST WILSON WE HAVE A BUSINESS TO SUIT EVERY BUDGET! Est. 1956 through Project Blyth will be Selling Businesses 1956-2016 invaluable.” Jeremy Way, chief executive of Greenpower, said: “The Humber region really has NEWS, SWEETS, PUBLIC HOUSE & FREEHOLD PUBLIC HOUSE AND FULLY LICENSED FISH & CHIPS TAKEAWAY TOBACCO WITH welcomed Project Blyth with 19 BEDROOM GUEST HOUSE RESTAURANT COACH HOUSE FULL LOTTERY OUTLET • Prime Position in the Heart of • Spacious, well kept guest • Prime Site • Adjusted Net Profits in Excess • First Class Trading Position open arms. of £33,000 Hull City Centre accommodation • Substantial Freehold • All Year Round Trade “We currently have more • Worked In Relatively • Showing Net Profits Adjusted • ONE OF THE BEST POSITIONS Property • 2 Bedroom Accommodation Easy Hours to £53,435 per Annum IN SCARBOROUGH teams signed up to the pro• Run In Evenings Only • 38 Cover Restaurant • Retirement Sale After • VIEWING IS A MUST • Annual Turnover £80,091 • Substantial Freehold Property • Tremendous Potential 25 Years ject than we were aiming for, Opens April to End Of October • Weekly Turnover £3,700 • Fabulous Redevelopment • PRICED TO SELL • Taking £1,250 Weekly • Owners Retiring which just proves how posPotential LOW OVERHEADS REF 555627. EPC Band E. REF 557584. EPC Band D. • VIEWING ESSENTIAL • TURNOVER ON APPLICATION • Taking £7,000 Weekly Business £65,000 Priced for itively the project has been Business & Property REF 557329. EPC Band D. REF 556288. EPC Band D. REF 557661. EPC Band E. Quick Sale Business & Property £400,000 Business and Property £365,000 OIRO £375,000 Business £59,950 received by both the schools and local companies.” Lincolnshire East Yorkshire Scarborough Hull Scarborough
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Grotech’s partnerships paying off at industry trade shows A GOOLE contract manufacturing specialist has been able to lend its expertise and innovation to provide solutions for a number of businesses looking to develop and market their products. Grotech Production Ltd, of Britannia Road, which makes chemical products for the agricultural, horticultural, household, motor and construction industries, has recently assisted in projects relating to a block-paving cleaning product, a fuel additive and a range of garden fertilisers. Helping brothers David and Stephen Moore, developers of blockpaving cleaner Block Blitz, was a test of Grotech’s ability to help them upscale quickly to ensure their new product was ready for a major industry showcase. Knowing it could be a commercial success, but with no expertise or experience of large-scale manufacturing, David Moore turned to Grotech just weeks before he planned to launch Block Blitz at the Glee Conference in Birmingham. “The chemists at Grotech were really helpful and worked with us on the formulation,” said Mr Moore. “Industrial production changes the way things react and they helped us develop it so that it was easier to manufacture, stable, could be commercially packaged and made more appealing to consumers. The partnership paid off for Block Blitz, which came away from Glee
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2016 with two industry awards and a clutch of contacts. Grotech was also able to help when the launch of a petrol additive looked likely to stall when early production trials revealed problems with the branded bottles. Fueltone Limited developed a fuel additive for petrol engines and commissioned Grotech to manufacture and package it in time for unveiling at a major trade show. When it was found the product was incompatible with the existing plastic bottles, Grotech designed a new mould that would provide the packaging stability needed, while also matching the rest of the customer’s Fueltone Pro range. Charlene O’Connor, managing director of Fueltone, said: “Fueltone Ltd and Grotech have established an excellent partnership over the past few years and the challenge of finding a suitable, stable packaging option for our new petrol formula was significant.” The success of an affordable range of garden fertilisers for a high street discounter has seen Grotech contracted to produce this summer’s gardening range, and also develop a number of household products for the retailer, in a move that is expected to create jobs for the manufacturer.
Organic credentials GROTECH Production Ltd is the first contract manufacturer in its sector to achieve Soil Association (SA) accreditation. The company will now be able to use the respected SA mark and promote its organic credentials. It will also allow the firm to target producers in the agriculture and horticulture sectors that wish to gain market share by promoting themselves as organic. Grotech was given the SA rubber stamp after proving it had robust systems and processes in place to track and maintain its purchasing, storage, production, packaging and staff training procedures to ensure they are organic and sustainable. Grotech has recently teamed up with shrink wrap supplier Samuel Grant to offer a more cost-effective, efficient system for its customers. Its new automated wrapping system uses the latest thin and optically clear stretch film to provide a strong and economic wrap with excellent visibility of products. Grotech customers will pay per pallet wrapped, which offers clear costs as well as a quick and reliable figure for the number of pallets produced weekly.
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t doesn’t look anything out of the ordinary from the outside – just your typical industrial unit on an estate on the outskirts of Goole – but there are some extraordinary things going on inside. Here is a place that, with the help of an experienced in-house chemist, products from garden fertilisers and cleaning products to bicycle tyre puncture sealants are researched and manufactured. While it is often a case of achieving the correct mix of chemicals to create the right product for a customer, sometimes it is about refining a client’s own formula, and its packaging, to give it that necessary market appeal, according to the man at the helm, Martin Usher. “There are things we have done where the customer has said, ‘this isn’t selling’,” said chemical engineer Mr Usher, who is managing director of Grotech Production Ltd. “They may be trying to sell a fertiliser in the Far East, for example. “With farmers in Thailand, if it’s not gloopy enough, and it’s not brown, it means they don’t believe it’s as good.” It is up to Grotech to play with the formula so it is more to the end user’s liking, as well as considering such things as shelf life and displacement of competitors. “You have to try to understand not only our customers’ expectations but their customers’ expectations and what is important in the market.” Grotech is a contract manufacturer, blender and packer of agricultural and general chemical formulations and employs 30 people, most of them from East Yorkshire. “Our contract manufacturing tends to be relatively local, although we do ship to Japan in the case of one of our natural
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INNOVATIVE: Martin Usher, right, and John Halliday, of Grotech. Pictures: Sean Stewart seaweed fertilisers because the golfers there want to see it on their putting greens. “It has been hard work finding things that are not seasonal or countercyclical, but we have looked into various areas,” said Mr Usher, a father of two, who hails from Bath but now lives in Cottingham. One of the firm’s recent and more unusual successes is with a deodorising product used by crematoria. Working with a company in Leeds, Grotech is making a powder that goes into the tailgas scrubbing system. “It is a formula they have developed that abstracts mercury compounds, which emerge from the old mercury amalgam fillings. “By capturing it in this way, we feel in a small way we are helping the environment,” said Mr Usher. “There is the deodorising aspect as well. “Gradually the volume we have been making has increased, as crematoria around the world are upgraded. “It is a job we are quite proud of, as the IN THE LAB: Development manager Tom Grayson.
customer’s formulation needed developing to consistently meet its needs – how it works depends on whether it is blended properly and whether it has got any moisture in it. “An innovation we are particularly proud of – we are thinking of registering the design – is a specially made piece of corrugated cardboard that we put between the palleted buckets of the powder. “Movement can rub the lids open and moisture can get in during transit, so we developed this design – it’s a bit like an egg box – and the buckets can’t touch each other.” Originally founded in 1977 as Protech Formulations Ltd, which moved to Goole in 1980, Grotech Production Ltd was established in 2002 to further develop Protech’s business as a specialist formulator and packer to the agrochemical industry. In 2005, Grotech constructed a purpose-built 12,000sq ft factory in Britannia Road, dealing in the formulation and packing of powders, granules and liquids, while retaining its original Larsen Road premises in the town as a warehouse. “In some cases we are dealing with quite hazardous materials, so we can’t do things that people might eat or put on their skin, so we don’t do pharmaceuticals, toiletries or food.” As with many businesses, confidentiality is key, so names are not bandied about, but it is safe to say Grotech works with a range of multinational blue chip companies, as well as smaller organisations. It provides a facility for the manufacture of new products for companies in the nursery development phase, and also for the mature and even declining product stage. Mr Usher, who is a sailing enthusiast, also grows oak trees as a hobby, and has some saplings at the Grotech site. “I pick up acorns I find and plant them,” he said. “Now a tree in my back garden is mature enough from which to harvest my own acorns – it takes 14 to 20 years to do that – and I had my first crop last autumn.”
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WILL YOU KEEP FINANCIAL RESOLUTIONS? ONE-IN-SEVEN people are likely to break a financial resolution they made during the New Year, research suggests. A survey from credit reporting service Noddle found 14% of people broke a financial New Year’s resolution last year. The research among 2,000 people found 25 to 34-year-olds were the age group most likely to be worried about their bank balance. ‘£40,000 COST’ OF A LIFE IN THE OFFICE OFFICE workers can expect to spend around £40,000 over their lifetime on workplace costs, such as teas and coffees, socialising and chipping in to whip-rounds for colleagues, research suggests. From work clothing to stationery, parties and nights out with colleagues, as well as coughing up cash for leaving gifts and charity requests, the average cost was found to add up to just over £1,000 a year – or about £40,000 The cost of office over the course parties can add up of a 40-year working life. The £40,000 total, calculated by Nationwide Current Accounts, equates to around two years’ salary after tax for the average UK worker. BUILDING SOCIETY UNVEILS CHARITY PARTNERSHIP YORKSHIRE Building Society has launched a new three-year charity partnership with End Youth Homelessness. Through the partnership, the Society aims to raise £750,000 to support over 700 homeless young people in their own rented homes. Yorkshire Building Society chose the partnership following a selection process and a vote by Society colleagues and members.
MONEY F ACT MEN are more likely than women to complete their tax return on time, but only just. In 2014-15, for every 10,000 tax returns submitted by men, 232 were late, whereas for women, the The January tax rate was return deadline is slightly fast approaching higher, with 235 late tax returns for every 10,000 submitted, according to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The deadline for sending 2015-16 self-assessment tax returns online to HMRC, and paying any tax owed, is January 31, 2017 – penalties for late tax returns include an initial £100 fixed penalty even if there is no tax to pay, or if the tax due is paid on time.
The toll of the techno teens
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So what makes the cost so high? HE New Year is often a Aviva took into account birthdays time when people try to and special occasions, holidays take a good, hard look at and gap years, food and drink their finances. outside of the regular supermarket But for parents of teenagers, the amounts shop, clothing and being shelled out on their pocket money. Technology plays offspring may come as a shock when the outgoings a major part in ramping up the cost, are added up in the cold according to the light of day. findings. More than Financial pressures half (53%) of may have also changed quite a bit since parents parents spend on technology for their themselves were teens – with gadgets like mobile teenagers, such as phones, tablets and mobile phones and laptops, forking out laptops now part of the routine expenses for £225 per year on average. many households. Teens need to know It’s clear many Research from Aviva how to budget suggests parents typically parents also feel under pressure to spend more than £28,000 during their child’s teenage years. open their wallet. Excluding household costs such Almost half (45%) of parents as food and energy bills, parents with teenagers feel pressured to typically put the average cost of spend more on them, with the raising a son or daughter from the biggest source of pressure being age of 13 to 19 at £28,767. put down to teenagers themselves, the research found. The age of “sweet 16” seems to be a particular pressure point And if applying the pressure on financially. parents doesn’t work, making While parents say they spend them feel guilty for not spending just over £4,100 a year on raising more is another popular teenage tactic. a teenager on average, that cost rises to £4,800 for a 16-yearNearly one-in-four (24%) parents surveyed had fallen out old.
with their child for refusing to buy HOW TO EASE TENSION them something and 17% felt they had been “guilt tripped” into OVER FAMILY FINANCES making purchases for their teenager. LOUISE COLLEY, customer Even if your offspring are propositions director at planning to fly the nest in 2017, Aviva offers advice on how parents should not necessarily parents can create better expect they can draw a line under relationships with teenagers their financial commitments to where money is involved: their children. ■■Talk to your teen about Aviva also found another managing their finances and £15,406 is needed by parents on make sure they know the average to help each child basics of budgeting, between the ages of 20 and 25 particularly at milestones years old – a time when many such as moving away from young people may “boomerang” home for university. back into the family home after ■■Encourage them to put leaving university. money aside each month and Meanwhile, research from the take responsibility for think-tank the Institute for Fiscal managing their own money. Studies (IFS) suggests younger generations are going to be ■■Be open about the family’s increasingly reliant on the “bank finances, particularly as of mum and dad” – even after their teens get older. parents have died. ■■Plan ahead. If your teen The IFS found that, in general, wants to go to younger generations are more university, make likely to receive an inheritance sure they than older generations were. understand But it also warned that how much today’s young adults will money they find it harder to create their will receive own wealth than previous and how to generations, as some make this last. Be honest struggle to get on the about money housing ladder.
Would you take a 10-year mortgage g amble ? WITH an unclear economic picture ahead, some borrowers may be considering fixing their mortgage deal for longer to give themselves certainty over their repayments. A 10-year mortgage rate could be the solution for some home owners – and according to financial website Moneyfacts.co.uk, the market is “flourishing”. By January 2017, there were more than 120 10-year fixed-rate deals on the market to choose from,
compared with just eight deals three years ago. But average rates on these deals have been creeping up, from a record low of 3.11% in November 2016 to 3.2% in January. Charlotte Nelson, a finance expert at Moneyfacts.co.uk, says: “Even with the slight increase in the average rate, borrowers could find that a 10-year fixed mortgage gives them the peace of mind that their repayment will not change, no
matter what happens.” She continues: “Borrowers must also bear in mind that most 10-year mortgages require them to be tied to the deal for the full term, so it is vital that they weigh up whether they will need some flexibility in the decade ahead.” She adds: “Any borrowers considering this type of deal will need to puzzle through the maze and weigh up the odds to see if the gamble will eventually pay off.”
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All eyes on ‘firm of future’ Accountancy practice’s reputation given boost by worldwide showcase ACCOUNTANCY practices across the profession are looking to a small firm from Beverley after its recognition as a global leader in the use of technology. Hemingway Bailey (HB), in Walkergate, was hailed as the UK Firm of the Future by accountancy software giant Intuit QuickBooks and also made it to a worldwide showcase featuring just four firms. The company, founded six years ago by Alan Hemingway, won $5,000 and a trip to California as part of the competition. But the more valuable prize is the
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enhanced reputation that has seen HB become sought after as a mentor and supplier to much bigger concer ns. Mr Hemingway said: “We had a fantastic time in California, learning a lot and enjoying ourselves as we combined business with pleasure at the QuickBooks Connect convention, but the real value of our success has only emerged since we came home to Beverley.
“Other accountancy firms in our region and further afield have been in touch for advice on how they can use technology to improve services to their business clients. “It shows that if you’re tech-savvy enough, you’re big enough.” Mr Hemingway’s four colleagues, all recruited since 2013, include three who joined the firm as apprentices. In addition to impressing with their vision and know-how about cloud accountancy services, the team also presented a video which left an international audience,
including basketball great Shaquille O’Neal, wanting to know more about their home town. The film captures the charm and history of Beverley and also shows how HB is using the latest technology to help clients build their businesses. There is also a starring role for food and drink specialist Adeli of Beverley, with Mr Hemingway calling in at the shop in Wednesday Market and using his smartphone to show owner Nicky Kelly the shape of her sales data while she works.
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“The PHEV, with only 7 per cent benefit in kind, and the very latest L200 series five are in the showrooms. It’s a great combination, which we’re all very excited about.” Company car drivers using the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for business can look forward to an increase in their pay packet, equal to an average of more than £4,000 every year – as the model achieves ultra-low emissions of just 41g/km, it qualifies for a reduced rate of BIK (benefit-in-kind) taxation. Among the advantages of the L200 is that as it qualifies as a Light Goods Vehicle, you can claim the VAT back. The best way to find out all the details, and to see what Hull Mitsubishi have to offer you and your business, is to visit Hull Mitsubishi, Livingstone Road, Hessle, or call the sales team on 01482 627527.
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Helping city farm project grow Businesses get behind agriculture project that improves physical and mental health AN URBAN agriculture project supported by local businesses and public sector organisations is now under way in the centre of Hull. Rooted in Hull is a concept based on a “farm in a box”, transforming vacant land into a micro-agriculture enterprise in the heart of the city. The Rooted in Hull project has seen the transformation of derelict land in St Peter Street, its purpose being to help improve physical and mental health through knowledge and experience of food, particularly for those affected by poverty. Hull-based construction firm Hobson & Porter has helped Rooted in Hull establish contacts for the project, and has partnered with national building supplier Jewson to provide materials for the building structures. David Blades, Hobson & Porter’s business development director, said: “The
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project will be a wonderful community initiative. Not only does it benefit local families with its fresh food produce, it has helped to educate students about the construction industry and allowed them to develop their practical skills in building the containers.” Chris Reader, Jewson Sutton Fields branch manager, said: “We worked closely with Hobson & Porter to help provide the timber to get this project off the ground. “We are proud to be involved in an initiative that benefits the city of Hull and its residents. We are also strong advocates of educating people about the construction industry and believe Rooted is an excellent example of this.” Students from Hull College Group have been working on
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the first containers to be installed on the site, panelling them with wood, installing electrics and painting and decorating the interiors and exteriors. The first container will be used as a meeting room and office space, and a second container that will house a kitchen and café is due to be fitted by the spring. Graham Towse, principal of Hull College, said: “Projects like these really help to instil a sense of pride in our students and they can all be immensely proud of their contribution to the community, and their help in TAKING ROOT: Rooted in Hull director Adrian Fisher, centre, raising aspirations and with supporters at the container. Picture: Peter Harbour building communities.” Students have also been involved in the development of mobile raised beds for the project, which has also received support from businesses, including Bonus Electrical, Boston Renewables, VIP Communications and Hudgell Solicitors.
ADRIAN Fisher, pictured, co-director of the Rooted project, said: “This first container is a milestone for Rooted as it is the first example of our partners working together to provide a community space in that can be enjoyed by people in our region. “It is great to see private sector companies in Hull working in unison with Hull College Group and Emmaus Hull to collaborate on a project that will have a positive impact on the city.”
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