Commerce & Industry 29.04

A look at what’s going on within industry in and around the Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the Humber regions.

WILLIAMSONS SOLICITORS

It’s very rewarding to help people.

New Williamsons Solicitors director is ‘thrilled’ to head up the private client department

OWC2023

OWC 10 years: Humber has exemplar status

The offshore wind industry was out in force to celebrate the anniversary of a leading UK conference and exhibition.

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CHAMBER EXPO 2023

Chamber Expo lunch puts council leader and international trade speaker on menu

FORESIGHT NETZERO LIVE 2023

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CONTENTS

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ENGINEERING 30

Business Productivity funding helps Rotherham engineering specialist fabricate bright future

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HEALTH & WELLBEING

Daisy Appeal joins charity village to welcome Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to Hull marina

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Agenda 28th and 29th June, Doubletree Hilton, Hull 13

RELOCATION

STAY SAFE 32

32. Working Well supports East Riding businesses to create a healthy and motivated workforce

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18. Safeguarding Your Home and Business: The Importance of Bespoke Security Solutions

19. Recruitment business going for growth as relocation follows takeover and 25-year milestone

20. Architecture+MoreMore than just an architect

22. James Legal Solicitors

24. The importance of office design when relocating

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ACCOUNTANCY

2023/24 - the 23-month tax year

If you are self-employed or a partnership, the new tax year may end up being much longer than you anticipate.

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TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS

Logistics UK raises industry concerns over Border Target Operating Model with Minister

33. A COVID-19 update from the council’s public health team

BUSINESS FUNDING AND SUPPORT 34

34. MP makes fact-finding visit as part of drive to develop digital skills for business

35. Grant & Support Package Breakfast Events for Manufacturing Businesses

UNIVERSITY OF HULL NEWS 36

36. Regional businesses celebrated in University of Hull’s Innovate North Awards

38. Universities working in partnership to build a sustainable offshore wind industry

39. Net Zero celebration in Westminster

GREEN ENERGY SCHEME

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£12million awarded to East Riding to fund new green energy scheme at Goole

Nuffield Tennis Academy receives sponsorship from Forrester Boyd and Williamsons Solicitors

Forrester Boyd Chartered Accountants and Williamsons Solicitors are delighted to announce the sponsorship of a new three year programme at Nuffield Tennis Academy situated in Hull, East Riding.

As a Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) accredited performance centre, the academy offers both excellent facilities and experienced coaches who provide a junior programme which is recognised as being one of the best in the country with multiple international players emanating from the centre.

Forrester Boyd Chairman and Partner, Mike Beckett said, “I am delighted to be able to support this fantastic initiative alongside Williamsons. Nuffield Tennis Academy has such a great reputation for nurturing some of the region’s top tennis stars. This schools outreach programme will help to introduce tennis to children at a ‘grass roots’ level. The health and mental wellbeing benefits associated with sporting activities cannot be under-estimated and are hugely important now, more than ever, which is why Forrester Boyd was really happy to be involved with this project. I really hope that the Academy can encourage more children into taking up tennis or other sporting activities.”

Neil Waterhouse, Operations Director & Company Secretary at Williamsons Solicitors, shared his excitement on the sponsorship and the great opportunities it will provide for the area. ‘Williamsons has a long history of supporting local charities and community ventures, and so were delighted to team up with Forrester Boyd in supporting Nuffield Tennis Academy in this important local initiative.’

Mr Waterhouse continued, ‘This is an excellent

opportunity for school children across the area to try something new, which they would perhaps not normally have access to.’

The sponsorship of the three year programme will enable coaches at the tennis academy to deliver free tennis coaching sessions to Key Stage 1 pupils across the region of Hull and East Riding. David Kitchen, who is leading the programme at the academy said, ‘We are extremely grateful to Forrester Boyd and Williamsons for their support of our schools outreach programme.’ ‘Their support means we can achieve our longterm goal for the programme which is to ensure that every primary school pupil in Hull and East Riding has had a taste of tennis.’

The centre hopes that by providing school pupils with a positive sporting experience, they will continue to be a part of the academy. Mr. Kitchen added, ‘Once they’ve had a taste of tennis and what the programme has to offer, the hope is that some of them will take up the game on a more regular basis. We would love to see the game continue to grow.’ All the tennis tasters will be held during curriculum time with the sessions specifically designed to be the perfect introduction to the game of tennis. Following the initial sessions, all pupils who participate, will subsequently be offered free sessions at the Nuffield Tennis Academy if they wish to pursue the sport further.

David Kitchen continued, ‘Hull is an incredible hotbed of tennis talent, the city has produced many world class players including Katie O’Brien, Kyle Edmund,

Beal buyers snap up new homes worth over £1.6m at launch of King’s Fold

Househunters snapped up new homes with a total value of more than £1.6m as Beal Homes launched a much-anticipated new development in Hull.

The launch event for the £30m King’s Fold development in the city’s popular Kingswood Parks community saw customers reserve seven of the 12 homes in the first release.

The launch was the first to be held at the housebuilder’s newly-opened Beal Showroom at Bridgehead business park in Hessle, East Yorkshire, which offers industry-leading customer experience facilities.

Househunters who attended the launch were able to experience a 3D visualisation of King’s Fold, allowing them to take a virtual stroll through the streets of the development and view the house types and plots using state-ofthe art digital technology.

The event also offered the opportunity to experience the stunning Beal Design Lounge, where buyers work with the housebuilder’s expert design team to customise their new home and make it a perfect fit for their lifestyle and tastes.

King’s Fold will feature more than 150 two and three-bedroom contemporary homes built in mews style and arranged around courtyards to create a village feel.

The 10-acre site, off Barnes Way, offers an aspirational suburban lifestyle, with a great choice of schools, shopping, restaurants and entertainment options on the doorstep.

Construction is due to start this summer, with

Paul Jubb, and Johannus Monday, and who knows, maybe the next superstar could be out there!’ The newly sponsored programme is sure to be an exciting opportunity and everyone associated can’t wait for its full potential to be realised. Mr Kitchen concluded, ‘we are always looking to work with more primary schools and support their curriculum by providing sporting activities for their students. So if any schools would like to receive more information, please do get in touch and we would be more than happy to bring you on board.’ While it is still early days for the new local initiative, it is safe to say that the partnered sponsorship between Forrester Boyd and Williamsons is serving up an ace for the Nuffield Tennis Academy and for local pupils looking to receive a taste of what tennis has to offer.

*Dave Kitchen can be contacted at the following email address: hull.tennis@nuffieldhealth.com

the first buyers expected to move into their new homes in mid-2024. Homes in the first release are priced from £188,995 to £269,995.

Probation Officer Hollie Draper, 29, was the first to reserve at King’s Fold and is looking forward to moving into her three-bedroom Dalby home with husband Robert and their son Bobby, three.

To find out more about King’s Fold, call the Beal sales hotline on 01482 977 776 or go to www. beal-homes.co.uk/kings-fold

Pictures: Neil Holmes Photography.

To read the full version of each of these press releases visit www.commerce-industry.co.uk

Dave Kitchen - left, Jonny Carmichael – right]

Hollie Draper points to the plot where she secured the f irst reservation at the launch of Beal Homes’ latest development, King’s Fold. Hollie is looking forward to moving into a three-bedroom Dalby home with her husband, Robert, and their three-year-old son, Bobby.

Beal Sales and Design Executive Karen Dolby demonstrates a digital visualisation of the new King’s Fold development – a key part of the industry-leading customer experience facilities enjoyed by visitors to the launch event.

Be Part of ‘The Next Big Thing’: Hull Culture & Leisure’s Humber Innovation Acceleration Event

Hull, UK – May18th 2023 - Hull Culture & Leisure Ltd is thrilled to announce, “The Next Big Thing,” a two-day Innovation Acceleration event, free to attend for eligible SME’s and part of the Innovate Humber business support project. The event is set to be an enlightening showcase of ground-breaking innovation techniques, essential for entering the emerging game-changing markets.

Produced by Page Consulting Ltd, “The Next Big Thing” features an array of seasoned speakers who will share their expertise, insights, and lessons on the new technologies and innovative techniques shaping our future business and societal landscape.

Day 1 of the event will take place at the newly opened EDGE Hub for Skills and Enterprise on June 8, 2023, with Jonathan MacDonald, an award-winning author, global entrepreneur, investor, and highly sought-after keynote speaker, leading the sessions. This marks his first keynote in Hull.

Antonio Tombanane and Mark Evans Smith of The EDGE Hub will speak of the emerging opportunities in digital transformation, and Geoffrey Bye of AI Futures will keynote the disruptive role that Generative AI is already having on jobs and society and

the opportunities that exist for future ready businesses.

Day 2 will occur at the Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel, Willerby, on June 20, 2023. It will introduce attendees to the innovative “Innovation Cycles” process, developed by Page Consulting Ltd. This ground-breaking method is designed to help entrepreneurs identify highpotential opportunities in new and emerging markets swiftly.

In addition, Sue Pleasance and Matthew Soare from Hull Culture & Leisure will discuss the innovation facilities and expertise available in the Humber Region and how local businesses can access them.

Sue Pleasance, Strategic Development Manager for Hull Culture & Leisure Ltd, expressed her excitement: “In this era of rapid market evolution, it’s time for Humber

based businesses to step into the spotlight as pioneers of the next wave of significant market opportunities, establishing themselves as leaders in their respective fields.”

Steve Page of Page Consulting Ltd further emphasized the event’s potential impact, stating, “This is not just a chance to learn but an opportunity to transform the way you perceive, innovate, and conduct your business. This event is your gateway to be a part of The Next Big Thing.”

Join us on June 8th and June 20th for this transformative event.

Peter takes over from Andrew Horncastle who steps down after more than 10 years in the seat.

As an entrepreneur with interests in the shipping and logistics industry, Peter has worked hard to build businesses over the course of 35 years.

Andrew Horncastle says:

“I am pleased that our Board has selected Peter, who is the right person to lead the organisation through the next phase.

“When I look at FEO as it is today, I pinch myself! The organisation has grown way beyond the original expectations of the collective of founding members brought together by David Kilburn.”

“In 2015, For Entrepreneurs Only formally began a 5 year plan, that we believed would help to grow a bigger local economy by offering support for local people to start, adapt and grow businesses, which in turn create more wealth and jobs in the area. Year on year, we bettered those objectives through unique peer-led business programmes and events, delivered by directors and members.

“Learning is through stories and swapping ideas on how to avoid expensive and time consuming mistakes.

“As Chair I have many fond memories, but what an honour for FEO to receive The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2021 - the MBE equivalent for volunteer groups was dedicated to all members and key partners.

“The pandemic also highlighted the benefits of being part of FEO when new peer support networks formed.

New Chair for Hull’s Unique Entrepreneur Collective

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“Over the last couple of years, we started Chairman’s visits to see the work being done on the ground. The range is nothing short of amazing - we’ve got a member in East Yorkshire making anti-terror equipment which protects government buildings around the world. Then a young-mum, Milly Rose whose face painting business employs many other people around the City and Sally Wray was a disillusioned civil servant, who saw an advert in the paper and bought a tool hire business.

“These are all excellent examples of the changes people can make in their lives with the right support. One simple piece of advice can have a massive impact - it’s extremely powerful.

“In addition to our new Chair, changes to the Board also mean that SMEs and young people have become more involved, to see the organisation through the next decade and beyond.

“I’m proud to have been the Chair of FEO for all of this time, it’s been hugely rewarding and now is the time for succession.”

Peter Aarosin has been a member of FEO for 4 years. He joined after serving with Marketing Humber as Chair of the Bondholders. He explains: “I feel very honoured to take over from Andrew. FEO has had an incredible impact on the local economy by supporting and encouraging entrepreneurs to create business opportunities and provide jobs. Particular focus is on supporting those essential growth businesses.

“FEO members work selflessly to support entrepreneurs in Hull and the surrounding area. It plays an important role at all levels, although I am inspired to see young people and budding entrepreneurs develop ideas through NxGen and Ignition, creating the employers of the future as well.

“Working with the Ignition team as a facilitator and meeting people with huge aspirations and new ideas for business has taught me so much. It doesn’t matter how many years of experience you may have, as an FEO member there is always something to take home; be it a lesson learned, an obstacle overcome or stoking the fire in your belly.

“With everything that is going on in the world right now, it is more important than ever for us to talk and exchange ideas and I am delighted to be a part of that conversation.”

Chief Executive of For Entrepreneurs Only, Jan Brumby says:

“Everyone at FEO would like to thank Andrew for the wonderful contribution he has made as Chairman over the years. His commitment to the success of the local business community is second to none.

“We’re delighted that Peter Aarosin, as one of the area’s most respected entrepreneurs has agreed to lead us through the next stage of our journey and look forward to helping more Entrepreneurs start, adapt and grow with Peter at the helm.”

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For Entrepreneurs Only (FEO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Aarosin as its new

‘It’s very rewarding to help people.’

New Williamsons Solicitors director is ‘thrilled’ to head up the private client department

In the space of less than a decade, Rebecca Bisby has worked her way up from Chartered Legal Executive to become the head of Wills and Probate and a new director at this leading East Yorkshire law firm.

It’s fair to say that Rebecca is a success story, but the satisfaction she gains from looking after clients is what drives her. She is a shining example of Williamsons Solicitors’ commitment to nurturing local talent and says she is ‘thrilled’ with her new role.

Rebecca did not take the conventional career path to practicing law. After gaining an NVQ in Business Administration after leaving South Holderness Academy, she worked for a building firm and a health insurance provider before switching to become an employment law secretary.

It was then that her taste for law emerged. She worked with determination, following encouragement from others, to qualify as a Chartered Legal Executive in 2012, and joined Williamsons in 2014.

She now looks after her department across three East Yorkshire branches, comprising 15 fee earners and support staff who provide essential services such as administration of estates, tax planning for wills and trusts, Court of Protection and Lasting Powers of Attorney. She is also part of a team specialising in compensation protection, partnering with the firm’s nationally respected Clinical Negligence Department.

“I love meeting clients,” she says. “Some may never have been to a solicitor before, and I am able to put them at ease and explain everything in simple terms. It’s enormously gratifying when people open up and put their trust in you. A lot of people who come to see us are so relieved and grateful that we have helped take their worry away.”

“When someone has passed away, and you are sorting out their affairs, I can ‘hold the client’s hand’ to support them through it. At the end

of the day, we are just regular people like our clients and it’s very rewarding to be able to help.”

Rebecca is now focused on developing the department, staff and services in order to help even more people in the East Riding of Yorkshire, as well as making continual improvements to the department’s new, bespoke case management system.

She added: “It’s quite humbling that the people I work with are so pleased for me. I have a great team around me and I couldn’t do it without them.”

Jane Cousins, an owner-director at Williamsons, said: “I am delighted that Rebecca has taken on this new and challenging role. I have every confidence in her ability to take the department in the right direction and look after its future.”

Williamsons Solicitors employs more than 120 staff across its Hull head office, and Bridlington and Driffield branches, carrying out expert work in most areas of private client law including family and childcare, wills and probate, defence advocacy, civil litigation, conveyancing and commercial property, personal injury, and clinical negligence.

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OWC 10 years: Humber has exemplar status

Jane Cooper, RenewableUK

Emma Toulson, Orsted, Andrew Elmes, Siemens Gamesa and Lauren Little, Orsted

Camilla Carlbom Flinn, Humber Marine & Renewables with Graham Wright RWE

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OWC2023, hosted by Humber Marine & Renewables on May 3 & 4 in Hull, showcased the achievements of the region over the last decade. Celebrating in style, OWC teamed up with Reach plc to end on a high with the glittering Humber Renewables Awards.

The conference launched with a bustling RenewableUK networking event, followed by a cast of top speakers who looked at the opportunities and challenges, from government policy to workforce to innovation.

The 350 delegates, who came from as far as Brazil, heard from RenewableUK’s Jane Cooper about the Humber’s ‘exemplar’ status. Her comments were backed up by Humber Marine & Renewables chair Andrew Oliver who described the rapid climb ‘from an emerging industry’. Patrick Harnett of headline sponsor Orsted, spoke on the company’s plans, saying that after a decade of offshore wind in the Humber ‘we are just getting started’.

Their hugely positive perspectives reflected the spirit of the event which had a celebratory atmosphere, although there was a spotlight on the challenges that need to be overcome, with a People Power panel session focusing

on how to grow the workforce to 10,000 over the next few years, and Renewable UK’s Dan McGrail calling for a ‘radical reformist approach’ to government policy in order to achieve the target of 50GW by 2030.

The Humber Offshore Wind Cluster shaped the agenda, and a speech by their champion Emma Toulson emphasised the power of collaboration and how together, the region can use its track record for further economic gain.

Informative and stimulating sessions on the supply chain opportunity, covering entry, export and expansion, demonstrated the global opportunity for Humber companies, and a focus on infrastructure and innovation closed the speaker sessions.

Elsewhere, the exhibition hall was busy with companies from all areas of the supply chain, from newcomers to those who saw the opportunity more than a decade ago.

Andrew Oliver, chair of Humber Marine & Renewables, said that it had been a resounding success. “We can proudly say we are the Energy Estuary and Offshore Wind Connections has played a significant role in putting the Humber on the map. I would like to

thank everyone who supported the conference which was the biggest yet and fitting for our 10th anniversary.”

Orsted was OWC’s headline sponsor, RWE was platinum sponsor and ABP the lanyard sponsor. Gold Sponsors were Andrew Jackson Solicitors, Carlbom Shipping, Mindmap Productions, MMS Ship Repairs and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. The silver sponsor was systematic and RSM sponsored the networking drinks.

Other support came from Hull City Council, The Department for Business and Trade, RenewableUK and The Supply Chain Network.

OWC2024: Save the Date!

Patrick Harnett, Orsted

Andrew Oliver, Humber Marine & Renewables

Nick Murphy, Torque Solutions with David Bacon, Bacon Engineering

Kieran Turner and Nathaniel Gregory of Propeller fuels with Scott Yates, Myton Law (centre)

Chamber Expo lunch puts council leader and international trade speaker on menu

THIS year’s Chamber Expo 2023 lunch on Tuesday, June 6, will dish up two high profile speakers as the business exhibition takes on an international flavour with an International Trade Pavilion and conference included in this year’s event, along with a motor show focusing on electric vehicles and featuring numerous local dealers.

One of our keynote speakers will be the Department for International Trade’s Marian Sudbury OBE, Director of Regions, joining us to talk about Green Energy and International Trade Opportunities for the Humber – highly relevant as the Energy Estuary works to reduce its carbon output.

And after his success in the recent May elections, Cllr Mike Ross, the Leader of Hull City Council, will give a “State of the City” speech.

A question and answer session will then provide an opportunity for business leaders to voice their views and opinions on the way forward.

Places for the lunch are free, but do need to be booked in advance Hull and Humber Chamber of Commerce (hull-humber-chamber.co.uk)

Taking its traditional place in the heart of Humber Business Week, Chamber Expo 2023 is a one-day event this year and is sponsored by AaGlobal and KCOM and is working in partnership with Hull What’s On

It’s taking place on Tuesday, June 6, at the Mercure Hull Grange Park Hotel, Willerby, Hull, HU10 6EB, and will be opened in the now traditional way by the Town Crier.

As usual, Chamber Expo 2023 will host all

kinds of businesses from both banks of the Humber and the spacious venue can accommodate some outside stand space for larger exhibitors.

The Chamber Motor Show is also taking shape, with several local motor dealers showcasing some of their latest models, from prestige brands including Land Rover, Jaguar, Volvo,

SEAT, Toyota, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and MINI – with plenty of electric and hybrid models included too! We will also have some electric vans on display this year!

This year’s standholders can look forward to a hot buffet lunch and electricity included in the price of the stand, while parking and entry to Chamber Expo 2023 is free for all. >>>

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The Chamber’s famous Speed Networking returns this year with an afternoon spot at 2.30pm, providing a great opportunity to meet some new business people from around the region - and we are planning a few informative break-out sessions and a couple of fun surprises!

Anyone is welcome to visit – you don’t have to be a Chamber member to exhibit, or to attend on the day, but it is a great time to join your local Chamber and take advantage of its current 75% discount off its usual membership fees.

And to finish off the day, we are holding a gin tasting session with Hotham’s Distillery, where you can find out more about the art of gin making, and sample a few of their latest tipples.

Visit https://www.hull-humber-chamber. co.uk/memberships to take advantage of the discounted membership offer.

Don’t miss out, book your Chamber Expo stand today https://www.hull-humberchamber.co.uk/events/chamber-expo-2023

Call (01482) 324976 to speak with Janice Harrison or David Hooper, or email j.harrison@hull-humber-chamber.co.uk with your requirements.

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June

DOUBLETREE HILTON, HULL

08:30 –> 09:30 –> EVENT OPENS

The opening of Foresight NetZero Live will include a brisk registration upon entry, coffee and breakfast bites and access to the exhibition

09:30 –> 09:45

Refinery of the Future

CHRIS GILBERT

Manager, Humber Decarbonisation Projects Phillips 66

09:45 –> 10:00

H2H Saltend and the East Coast Cluster

DAN SADLER

Vice President - UK Low Carbon Solutions

Equinor

10:00 –> 10:15

Creating a NetZero Industrial Cluster

CHRIS ROWELL

Head of NetZero

Tees Valley Combined Authority

10:15 –> 10:30

Achieving Fair and Competitive Energy Prices for British industry

ARJAN GEVEKE

Director Energy Intensive Users Group

10:30–> 11:00

PANEL DISCUSSION

Creating A Ripe Environment for The UK NetZero Industry To Flourish

11:00 –> BREAK

Tea, Coffee and Networking in the Exhibition Hall

11:30 –> 11:45

Viking CCS: Transforming the Humber into a NetZero SuperPlace

GRAEME DAVIES

Project Director - Viking CCS

Harbour Energy

11:45 –> 12:00

Enabling Hydrogen and NetZero across the UK

NOELLE JUPILLE

Business Development - Hydrogen bp

12:00 –> 12:30

Reconfigure or Replace: The Asset Dilemma to Achieve Net Zero

JEFF PARR-MAY Uniper Hydrogen UK

GUY PHILLIPS Uniper Hydrogen UK

12:30 –> 13:00

PANEL DISCUSSION

Exploring the Latest Carbon Removal Strategy, Projects and Technology

13:00 –>LUNCH

Lunch and refreshments in the exhibition hall

14:00 –> 14:15

Hydrogen Production for the HyNet Cluster - a Northwest Perspective

JOSEPH SEIFERT CEO

Vertex Hydrogen

14:15 –> 14:30

Hydrogen Fuel Switch and Storage for Power Generation

SUE BEVERIDGE

Head of Hydrogen Project Engineering

SSE Thermal

14:30 –> 14:45

Planning for the Hydrogen Roll-Out

SILVIA SIMON

Head of Hydrogen

Energy Networks Association (ENA)

14:45–> 15:30

PANEL DISCUSSION

Hydrogen Production for Power and Energy Transition

15:30 –> BREAK

Tea, Coffee and Networking in the Exhibition Hall

16:00 –> 16:15

Nuclear and 2050 Sustainability – Pathways to Electric and Non-Electric Decarbonisation

CAROLINE LONGMAN Director Equilibrium

16:15 –> 16:30

Decarbonising Cement Production with Nuclear Energy

ELLIOT WELLBELOVE

Carbon Innovation Manager

Hanson Cement UK

16:30 –> 16:45

Sustainable Micro Nuclear Technology to Power Industry

STEPHEN COATES

Vice President - UK New Build Projects X Energy

16:45 –> 17:00

Nuclear Supply Chain Manufacturing Opportunities

NEIL MURRAY

Business Development Manager

Nuclear AMRC

17:00–> 17:30

PANEL DISCUSSION

Can Nuclear meet the Challenge of Decarbonising Non-Electric Energy Use?

17:30 –> EVENT

Evening networking event - drinks and nibbles

20:00 –> END

End of day one of Foresight NetZero Live

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29 June

DOUBLETREE HILTON, HULL

08:30 –> 09:30 –>

EVENT OPENS

The opening of Foresight NetZero Live will include a brisk registration upon entry, coffee and breakfast bites and access to the exhibition

09:30 –> 09:45

Sustainability at Saltend Chemicals Park

PATRICK POGUE

Group Director Growth and Innovation

PX Limited

09:45 –> 10:00

Firing up the Foundation Industries towards NetZero

ROB IRESON

Innovation and Partnerships Manager

Glass Futures

10:00 –> 10:15

The Water Dilemma

COLIN ROBINSON

Business manager, UK & Ireland

Evides

10:15 –> 10:30

Equinor’s Decarbonisation Roadmaps

IAN LIVINGSTON

Project Manager - Low Carbon Solutions

Equinor

10:30–> 11:00

PANEL DISCUSSION

Industrial Energy Transition: Challenges, Insights and Enablers

11:00 ->BREAK

Tea, Coffee and Networking in the Exhibition Hall

11:30 –> 11:45

CCS Energy from Waste

JAMES GRAY

Technical Manager

Suez

11:45 –> 12:00

Delivering a CCUS Projects and Hydrogen Financial Uncertainties

ROB HUDSON

Head of Energy & Carbon Capture

Tata Chemicals

12:00 –> 12:15

Planning Projects for Energy Transition

ROSS LOWRIE

Environment Senior Advisor Environment Agency

12:15 –> 12:30

Hydrogen Supply to Support Industrial Decarbonisation

MOHIT AGRAWAL

Business Development - Hydrogen SSE Thermal

12:30 –> 13:00

PANEL DISCUSSION

Industrial Energy Transition: Challenges, Insights and Enablers

13:00 -> LUNCH

Lunch and refreshments in the exhibition hall

14:00 –> 14:15

Decarbonisation Roadmaps for Multiple Products

KRISTIN MCCARTHY

Director Of Sustainability

Aggregate Industries

14:15 –> 14:30

Reaching Sustainability Targets: Harnessing an Arsenal of NetZero Strategies

JOSEPH MARSH

Sustainability Business Partner - Operations DS Smith

14:30 –> 14:45

Scottish Power’s Hydrogen Advancements and Projects

MARK GRIFFIN

Head of Hydrogen Development

Scottish Power

14:45 –> 15:30

PANEL DISCUSSION

Carbon Emission Data: Measurement and Transparency

15:30 -> BREAK

Tea, Coffee and Networking in the Exhibition Hall

16:00 –> 16:15

The Role of Heat Pumps with Sustainable Industry

KEN KNEALE

Council Member

GSPHA

16:15 –> 16:30

Hydrogen-to-power economics- build a CCGT with CCUS, or a hydrogen turbine in GB?

ANISE GANBOLD

Head of Research, Global Energy Markets and Hydrogen

Aurora Energy Research

16:30 –> 16:45

Presentation TBC

16:45 –> 17:30

PANEL DISCUSSION

Industrial Energy Transition: Challenges, Insights and Enablers

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Safeguarding Your Home and Business: The Importance of Bespoke Security Solutions

In today’s world, ensuring the safety and security of your home and business is of paramount importance. Threats such as break-ins, theft, vandalism, and fire can lead to substantial financial losses and emotional distress.

However, with the right security measures in place, you can significantly reduce these risks and protect your property, assets, and loved ones. In this article, we will explore various aspects of comprehensive security systems, including bespoke security doors for wind turbines, supply and installation of security doors, CCTV camera systems, intruder alarms, locksmith services, and fire doors.

Bespoke Security Doors for Wind Turbines: Wind turbines have become a vital source of renewable energy, and protecting these structures from unauthorized access and potential damage is crucial. Bespoke security doors designed specifically for wind turbines offer an effective solution. These doors are built to withstand harsh weather conditions, including high winds, and provide robust protection against unauthorized entry. By installing bespoke security doors on wind turbines, owners can safeguard their investment, ensure operational integrity, and minimize the risk of theft or sabotage.

Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of Security Doors:

When it comes to protecting your home or business premises, security doors act as the first line of defense. High-quality security doors are designed to withstand forceful entry attempts and deter potential intruders. They are typically constructed from durable materials such as steel and feature reinforced frames, multipoint locking systems, and anti-drill properties. Additionally, security doors can be customized to match your specific requirements, offering a seamless integration with the existing aesthetics of your property. It is essential to engage a reputable supplier that provides professional installation and offers maintenance services to ensure the ongoing functionality of your security doors.

CCTV Camera Systems:

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera systems are indispensable components of modern security solutions. CCTV cameras provide continuous surveillance and record valuable visual evidence that can aid in

investigations and deter criminal activities. With advancements in technology, modern CCTV systems offer high-definition video quality, wide-angle coverage, night vision capabilities, and remote monitoring options. By strategically placing CCTV cameras around your home or business premises, you can deter potential intruders and keep a watchful eye on your property, even when you’re not physically present.

Intruder Alarms:

Intruder alarm systems are designed to detect unauthorized entry or suspicious activities within your property. These systems consist of sensors, control panels, and audible alarms, which are triggered when a breach is detected. Modern intruder alarm systems can be integrated with other security components such as CCTV cameras and access control systems for enhanced effectiveness. By promptly alerting occupants and security personnel, intruder alarms help prevent unauthorized access and minimize the potential damage caused by burglaries or break-ins.

Specialists in bespoke security doors for wind turbines and supply, install and maintenance of security doors

Recruitment business going for growth as relocation follows takeover and 25-year milestone

A leading recruitment company is planning a triple celebration to mark the milestones of a change of ownership, a 25-year anniversary and a move to new premises.

Edwards & Pearce, which has offices in Hull, Doncaster and York, was bought by Felicity and Dan King just before the pandemic hit in 2020 and reached its quarter-century in 2023.

Now the business has relocated into offices on the banks of the Humber at The Deep Business Centre in Hull with Director of Development Felicity, Commercial Director Dan and their team of 20 taking inspiration from the views across the Humber.

Felicity said: “We moved here for a fresh perspective and the blue sky.”

The couple added to the capabilities of the company on acquisition by integrating the learning and development business which Felicity had built up over 25 years. The combined skills and knowledge provided a stronger base to serve their clients.

Felicity said: “We were very impressed by the company’s values and what it stood for and we were also attracted by the client integrity and the fact that the team were so long standing.

“We have colleagues who have been here since the beginning and have celebrated 25 years, others have 20 years with the business and, most of all, everybody works together to train and develop the new team members as they come in.”

The introduction of Felicity’s learning and development business, bringing in contacts from other parts of the country, has strengthened key attributes within Edwards & Pearce.

Felicity said: “The two distinct parts of our business are very intentional. We have reinforced our skill sets, our passion for people and our commitment to empower people to be

agents of their own experience at work.

“Our learning and development isn’t by the book and it’s not traditional. It’s about empowering a leadership team so they become the driving force behind empowering the rest of that organisation. When organisations create an environment where they recognise, celebrate and value difference, everyone can be themselves and a force for change, as a team”.

Dan added that the changes since the takeover, including the opening of the office in York, have added to the flexibility for staff and clients.

He said: “Our recruitment team pride themselves on their consultative approach. They won’t simply send CVs, they enjoy engaging to understand our clients’ business objectives and how new team members will add value for the long term. Clients don’t come to us to see a handful of good fit applicants, they come back

year after year because they know and trust our level of service and ongoing support we provide.

“Adaptability and resilience are key attributes for our own team in the same way they are for any business looking to sustain their growth in the world of superfast change we live in”.

Felicity added: “Our plan is to grow our business with the motto ‘For when your people matter most’, and by working with organisations that truly believe people are their greatest assets.

Freya Cross, Head of Business and Corporate at The Deep, said: “We have a strong track record of supporting our clients at every stage of their development, from start-ups to established teams. “Edwards & Pearce are recognised as a leader in the recruitment sector with ambitions to expand and to help other businesses do the same, and we look forwarding to working alongside them as they continue to grow their business.”

Pictured in the new Edwards & Pearce offices are (from left) Dan and Felicity King with Freya Cross of The Deep Business Centre

Architecture and More Ltd was established in Brough in 2010 by wellrespected local architect, Carl Turner. With many years of experience in architecture, design, project management and the construction industry, Carl has successfully developed the business using his expertise and knowledge to meet the exact requirements of all clients. Services include architecture, project management and CDM consultancy.

As a leading architect, Carl has worked with a wide range of blue-chip clients, both locally and nationally, in the commercial and industrial sectors, as well as residential, leisure, education and healthcare. He can assist with feasibility studies, planning applications, building regulations and the tendering process for both extensions, conversions and new builds.

Architecture and More is a RIBA Chartered Practice, following the RIBA plan of work. Each project is tailored around that plan in accordance with the client’s unique requirements. The aim is to successfully deliver projects safely, to the right quality, to programme and within budget.

Project management not only involves the

design element, but also mananging the project on behalf of the client. Core activities include cost advice, project planning, risk management, value engineering, co-ordination of the design and construction team, tendering, contract administration and providing strict change control procedures to ensure complete control of the project from inception through to completion.

CDM consultancy is also a major part of the business and, as a principal designer, Carl’s role is to plan, manage and monitor the pre-constrution phase, to co-ordinate health and safety. The principal designer role can be combined with other actitivities, such as project management, and this assists with the integration of health and safety into the project.

Architecture and More works with both public and private sectors clients, and the company’s objective is to add value to all construbtion projects with a professional and enthusiatic approach.

We have utilised the services of Architecture and More Ltd since 2012 when they were highly recommended to us by a construction industry contact, Carl initially engaged with us in the capacity of Architect during the substantial renovation of our 50,000 sq ft manufacturing facility and has since handled the subsequent expansion and development of the site including the recent addition of a 15,000 sq ft high bay warehouse, service yard, 78 space car park and site landscaping.

Carl is always quick to interpret and understand our requirements and then convert them into reality in an efficient manner, he has an excellent understanding of the operational aspects of industrial sites and brings a strong value engineering aspect to the table, he has always looked after our interests as a client whilst developing a good partnership with our chosen contractors to successfully deliver projects in line with our expectations.

Chris Pearson – Joint Managing Director – Advanced Plastics Ltd

Byron Swarbrick becomes a Director

After six years at James Legal and two years after his promotion to senior solicitor, April 2023 saw Byron Swarbrick, who leads the corporate commercial team, appointed as the fifth director at James Legal.

“Byron has achieved a great deal and I am super proud of him. He has put in a lot of hard work over the years, delivering great results for numerous clients, and really embodies all of the James Legal core values.”

Says Nick Miller, CEO of James Legal.

“A very popular person amongst the James Legal team and a firm favourite with so many clients and business contacts, Byron’s wit, humour and personality is infectious, everyone he deals with really warms to him, and his people-centred personality is one of the things that makes him such a good solicitor,” continues Nick.

Byron, who heads up the corporate commercial offering at James Legal, dealing with everything from business contracts to employment law matters, has this last year alone led transactions with a combined value of around £15 million, with many more in the pipeline. He counters being super-busy at work with his other important role as a real family man at home, enjoying spending time with his partner and two children when he’s not busy managing cases.

Managing Director and Solicitor Simon Young says Byron is another great example of how James Legal nurtures talent:

“Here, we believe in giving our team members the opportunities and the platform that they need to build their experience early on in their careers – this is not always the case at many firms. In addition, all of this comes with the back-up and support of a highly competent team and of course, Byron is a shining example of what can be achieved”.

“When I first came to James Legal I had limited experience” recalls Byron. “I have had a huge amount of support and encouragement, and I am hugely

grateful to have been given the opportunity of becoming a director.”

Nick concluded:

“I know I speak for all the firm’s directors when I say we are all looking forward to seeing how Byron embraces his new role and continues to contribute positively to the ongoing growth of our successful firm.”

If you could do with some support and advice from an approachable legal team who really care, and think Byron and his colleagues might be able to help you with a business-related or other legal matter, just get in touch via info@ jameslegal.co.uk or (01482) 225566.

Byron Swarbrick

The importance of office design when relocating

When staff are happy, they are more productive and morale is naturally higher. Having an office design that promotes this should be high on the agenda for every business when looking to relocate its offices says Managing Director of Lincolnshire-based commercial design and fit out company APSS.

Managing Director of APSS, Laurence Barrass, explains that a good office design is key to creating a great place to work. “How an office looks and feels can have a significant impact on the productivity, well-being, and satisfaction of employees. It can be a driving factor in whether someone wants to come and work at your company or take their talent elsewhere. It can even influence a company’s bottom line.

“When moving offices, reaching out to a design and fit out company like APSS early in the process helps you obtain critical information, including understanding a realistic budget. They will ensure the space you want is suitable for what you need and allow a brand orientated design to be created that you can be proud to bring visitors and customers to see.

“A site inspection of your new office space prior to starting any design or planning is crucial. This will help identify any potential issues or challenges and help you gain a better understanding of the space,

how it can best be used to meet your requirements as well as create floor plans.

“The design should include a layout of the office space, placement of workstations, conference rooms, and other key areas.”

In today’s fast-paced business environment, companies need to be able to adapt quickly to changes in the market. A flexible office design can help them do just that by allowing them to reconfigure space as needed.

“It’s important that your new office meets more than the basic needs of your staff,” Laurence continued. “Research has shown that access to natural light and natural materials and planting can have a positive impact on employees’ mental and physical well-being. APSS designs spaces that incorporate natural light, greenery, and other natural elements to create a more calming and welcoming environment for employees.”

For more information visit www.apss.co.uk

2023/24 – the 23-month tax year

If you are self-employed or a partnership, the new tax year may end up being much longer than you anticipate.

HMRC is changing the assessment of profits for those who are self-employed (including partners in partnerships), that currently use an accounting date between 6 April and 30 March.

This will not impact you if your current accounting date is between 31 March and 5 April.

With effect from 6 April 2024, you will be assessed on profits for each tax year (6 April – 5 April), rather than your current accounting year (although any accounting year end date between 31 March and 5 April will be deemed to be for the tax year).

To achieve this, there will be a transition year, which is the tax year we are currently in, 2023-24.

For those effected this shift from an ‘accounting year system’ to a ‘tax year system’ will likely result in more than 12 months’ profits being taxed in a single tax year, albeit with a deduction for any overlap relief that may be due to you.

For the 2023 to 2024 period, you will be assessed for tax on profits for both:

• The 12 month accounting period you have previously been using

• the rest of the 2023/24 tax year – minus any overlap relief due – spread over the next 5 years.

Whilst HMRC has stated that the extra profits will be spread over the next 5 years, you can opt to shorten this period.

Any increased profits for the 2023 to 2024 tax year will be treated in a special way to minimise the impact on benefits and allowances.

HMRC is allowing businesses to use overlap relief in the transition year only (6 April 2023 –5 April 2024). Further guidance will be issued on how to check for any overlap relief you may be due.

HMRC have provided an example to explain how this will work.

Example where overlap relief is used against profits

• Your accounting period is from 1 October to 30 September.

• Your assessable profit is £42,000 from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023.

• Your assessable profit is £21,000 from 1 October 2023 to 5 April 2024.

• You have £5,000 of unused overlap relief that

you use to reduce your assessable profit for 1 October 2023 to 5 April 2024 to £16,000 (£21,000 minus £5,000).

• The £16,000 profit is divided equally and assessed over the next 5 tax years at £3,200 a year (£16,000 divided by 5).

• In the 2023 to 2024 tax year your total assessable profits will be £45,200 (£42,000 plus £3,200).

If your head is hurting, you are not alone. At least you have the remainder of the tax year to consider the implications and prepare for what is likely to be a larger tax bill (as more income is being taxed) come January 2025. As more detailed guidance becomes available, we will publish updates on our website. www.forresterboyd.co.uk. Make sure you take advice about the planning opportunities that arise – 2023/24 could be the right time to make a large pension contribution.

If you would like to talk to us about this or have a free no obligation conversation about how we can assist with your accounts, please do get in touch: info@forrester-boyd.co.uk

Logistics UK raises industry concerns over Border Target Operating Model with Minister

Logistics UK yesterday (16 May 2023) highlighted its members’ concerns on the draft Border Target Operating Model in a roundtable meeting in government, hosted by Baroness Neville-Rolfe, Minister of State at the Cabinet Office.

The meeting follows a letter Logistics UK’s CEO, David Wells, had sent to the Minister regarding the planned new controls on imports from the EU and Rest of the World, set to be introduced from October 2023.

Speaking after the meeting, which included other representatives from the logistics sector, Nichola Mallon, Logistics UK’s Head of Trade and Devolved Policy, commented:

“Logistics UK and its members support the UK’s 2025 Border Strategy but remain concerned that there is still much to be done. During the meeting with the Minister, we highlighted the urgent need for government to provide greater detail to allow businesses to prepare for these new import control changes, given the very

challenging tight timescales and the fact these will be implemented alongside a raft of changes to customs, border and trading processes – such as the Windsor Framework. We raised the specific challenges faced by groupage operators and in both the meeting, and Logistics UK’s formal feedback response to government, emphasised concerns about the potential inflationary impact of new processes and charging proposals at a time when consumers are already faced with exceptionally high food inflation. Government must provide transparency on the additional costs to business from these new processes, and ensure they are kept to a minimum.

“In both the meeting and our formal response, we pressed the need for clear and meaningful engagement structures so the logistics industry

can be involved in shaping the implementation stages of this new border model, to help government to identify operational difficulties and solutions swiftly. It is our members who keep the UK trading and, while it is encouraging that government is listening to our concerns and is looking to address them in the final Border Target Operating Model, we will be monitoring the situation closely to ensure plans are acted upon. The government’s commitment to working with us throughout the implementation stage will be vital to the success of the plan.”

Logistics UK is one of the UK’s leading business groups, representing logistics businesses which are vital to keeping the UK trading, and more than seven million people directly employed in the making, selling and moving of goods. With decarbonisation, Brexit, new technology and other disruptive forces driving change in the way goods move across borders and through the supply chain, logistics has never been more important to UK plc. Logistics UK supports, shapes and stands up for safe and efficient logistics, and is the only business group which represents the whole industry, with members from the road, rail, sea and air industries, as well as the buyers of freight services such as retailers and manufacturers whose businesses depend on the efficient movement of goods.

Construction businesses invited to Yorkshire Meet The Buyer event

YORhub is hosting a free networking event for subcontractors and suppliers to make new contacts with leading framework contractors that could lead to valuable new contract opportunities.

Representatives from interested construction businesses in the East Riding and Hull areas are being invited to go along.

The networking event is being held at The Village Hotel Leeds South on Tuesday June 13, from 9.30am to 1pm.

Representatives from YORhub’s main building and civil engineering framework contractors will be attending, including some well-known firms from the local area.

YORhub’s frameworks deliver public sector projects across Yorkshire & Humber and neighbouring counties, such as new schools, business centres, flood alleviation schemes, housing developments and also the refurbishment of existing buildings.

In 2022, YORhub delivered projects ranging in value from below £150,000 to over £10million. Recent schemes have included the construction of the Goole RaisE Business Centre; Newmarket

House, a sustainable, modern, future-proofed operational base for Leeds City Council and its refuse and street cleaning service; Rotherham Canal flood barrier; and Hessle Foreshore Tidal Defence Scheme for East Riding of Yorkshire Council.

The Meet The Buyer event is open to subcontractors and suppliers from a wide range of disciplines including but not limited to electrical trades, brickwork, flooring, roofing, joinery, landscaping. All construction subcontractors looking to work on public sector projects across the Yorkshire and Humber region are invited to attend.

YORhub’s supply chain engagement programme manager, Rachael Grimes, said, “We’re looking forward to welcoming construction businesses from across the region to this year’s Meet The Buyer event.

“We had great feedback after last year’s event from suppliers who appreciated the opportunity to find out about upcoming opportunities, and

from our main contractors who benefit from engaging with potential new suppliers.”

Attendees can drop in between 9.30am and 1pm to:

• find out how to bid for subcontract opportunities from YORhub’s framework contractors

• learn about YORhub’s supply chain engagement programme

• meet key members of the YORhub team.

Entry to the event is free, but attendees need to register in advance. Any construction firms interested in attending can find out more and register at www.yorhub.com/events-andtraining/meet-the-buyer-2023

INNOVATIVE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS

Grayton Ltd is at the forefront of engineering technology. Whether your requirement is based on Project work or Repair and Maintenance, Grayton’s highly skilled engineers ‘Support the companies that help build Britain.’

Over the years, the company has worked closely with many clients to provide innovative and reliable engineering solutions. For example, Grayton recently collaborated with CPL Activated Carbons (CPL) in Immingham to provide a dryer upgrade at their premises.

Carl Meale, Operations Director at Grayton, tells us more about the project: “We were

approached by CPL Activated Carbons due to our experience in rotating equipment. CPL had purchased a 3-tonne stainless steel second-hand grain mixer with a view to turning it into an activated carbon dryer. This innovative project is a trial to look at improving production efficiencies at CPL. A first of its kind operation - Grayton were keen to take on the challenge.”

CPL Activated Carbons, in collaboration with its sister company Puragen Activated Carbons, is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of activated carbon and related services for a wide range of industrial purification applications.

Patrick Riley, Head of Projects at CPL, comments: “Here at CPL Activated Carbons, we operate two indirect fired rotary kilns on our Carbon

redundant grain mixer

Reactivation facility in Immingham, so when it came time to overhauling them, we wanted someone local and with a vast amount of kiln knowledge.

“After reaching out to Grayton in March of 2022, Carl and the team have supported both offsite work and onsite shutdown work and have exceeded our expectations.

“CPL had a need for a new dryer, after exploring many options, we settled on a used grain mixer, which looked and turned like a rotary dryer. After a few discussions with Grayton and their in house design company RJE Engineering, we embarked on the journey of concept design of the dryer.

“Combining Grayton and RJE Engineering’s previous experience with CPL’s rotary kiln experience, it wasn’t long before the concept design was completed. Special mention to Greg Syme who led the design work!

“It was over to Sam Gough and the team at Grayton who then took the fabrication drawings, hacked and chopped away at the grain mixer and slowly but surely, the dryer began to take shape. Starting with a complete overhaul of the drive system, followed by fabrication of new support structures, modification of a used screw feeder and last, but not least, the main body and chambers. I can’t thank enough, all involved at Grayton and RJE Engineering.”

The team at CPL were clearly delighted with the work completed by Grayton and RJE Engineering. Carl Meale tells us more about this innovative project:

“A preliminary scan of the existing mixer was completed by the RJE design team assisted by their apprentice. The mechanical team supported by two

second year apprentices, stripped, and inspected all mechanical components. After stripping it down, RJE designed new feed and support systems, redesigning the internals, creating bespoke outlet hood and outlet system. This was followed by in house full fabrication of all structural elements.”

Grayton is committed to supporting apprentices and the next generation of future engineers. The recent project at CPL involved a Design Apprentice who assisted the design engineer with re-design ideas, as well as observing concept design which was being implemented for the redevelopment of the mixer.

Second year Fabrication Apprentices were also involved in this prestigious project. With the support of qualified tradesman and supervision, the apprentices were tasked to assist with the fabrication of the complete project. This included support structures, inlet & outlet feed system as well as the dryer internals - working from fabrication drawings provided by the RJE design team, all to BSEN 1090 Structural Steel industry standards in this pioneering project.

In addition, second year Mechanical Apprentices were tasked to replace bearings, conduct an overhaul of the full drive system, thrust devices along with a gearbox overhaul, again supported by a team of experienced senior tradesman and supervision.

Grayton prides itself on its commitment to the professional development of local people and apprentices, providing excellent training for the next generation of engineers.

For many years, Grayton has been one of the leading engineering firms in the region. Carl Meale comments: “Our expertise in rotating equipment enabled us to complete a pioneering project working closely with a new client to ensure smooth delivery from concept to completion. CPL approached us as a first of its kind project and Grayton were keen to assist. The challenge was to turn redundant plant destined for scrap into an effective bespoke dryer suitable for their specific product.

“Once the concept is successful, we hope to continue to implement these pioneering ideas for CPL and other clients. Enabling a new life cycle along the lines of reduce - re-use - recycle is an ethos Grayton are keen to get behind.”

Investing in future growth

Grayton is actively investing in continued growth. The company purchased specialist alignment and survey equipment for rotating plant, along with further investment in £130,000 specialist tooling for this project and future projects.

It is vitally important for the team at Grayton to invest in the next generation and, as Carl Meale explains: “Without investment in the youth of today, there will be no future engineering.”

The places for the 2023 September intake for apprentices is now confirmed but Grayton is continually seeking quality applicants for long term careers in admin, welding, design, fabrication and mechanical fitting. There is also the continued upskilling of existing tradesmen into supervision and management roles for continued growth from within the business and ensuring that Grayton is fit for the future to help ‘Support the companies that Build Britain.’

For further information, please contact Grayton Ltd on Tel: 01652 636810 or e-mail: info@graytons.com | graytons.com

Training for the next generation of engineers

Apprentices

New dryer

Business Productivity funding helps Rotherham engineering specialist fabricate bright future

A longstanding design engineering company has ignited its ambitious growth plans after securing funds from the South Yorkshire Business Productivity grant scheme, by helping them to save a staggering half a day per employee, per week in lost working time.

Rotherham-based Philford Design Engineering, which is headquartered at Aldwarke Business Park designs, manufactures and installs the vital equipment relied upon by the quarrying, mining, recycling and energy sectors, including conveyor belts, crushers and automated metal detection equipment.

Over the past twelve months the company has seen its workforce increase by 25% and with a growing order book, Philford’s senior management team began exploring ways of improving the way in which the business operated.

A key challenge the business faced was that it was reliant upon a dedicated welding bays, which often meant moving large structures around the factory during the manufacturing process. Realising they were in a unique position to overcome the challenges the company was facing, Daniel Beckett decided to reach out to RiDO for advice.

Help came in the form of key account manager John Fox, who advised the company that it may be eligible to receive support through the South Yorkshire Business Productivity grant scheme: a match-funded ERDF grant scheme, specifically developed to help businesses overcome growth barriers.

The successful grant application enabled Philford Design Engineering to invest in new mobile welding and ventilation equipment, allowing crucial fabrication work to be undertaken without the need to move the large structures around the factory.

The funding secured proved to be transformational and as a result of the changes the company has implemented it is hoping to add another five new recruits to its workforce, as well as helping to pass on the skills and knowledge within the business to the next generation through its apprenticeship programme. With the costs of the project match-funded through the grant, the company was also able to set aside additional funds to commission a new argon gas line, reducing the reliance on individual bottles, which needed to be replaced regularly throughout the working week. Since implementing the changes, the company has not only reduced lost working time, but the new welding equipment purchased has helped it to reduce spatter –formed when droplets of molten materials land on surfaces near to the area being welded.

Daniel Beckett, Management Accountant, Philford Design Engineering, said: “We’ve seen demand for our services increase significantly over the past 18

months, resulting in a 25% growth in our workforce. As a relatively small business, we knew that the key to creating sustainable growth wasn’t simply about recruiting new members of staff, but also overcoming the barriers that were impacting upon our capacity. This meant re-thinking the way in which we operated as a business.

We knew that the limitations of our welding bay were holding the business back. I explained the problems we were facing to John Fox, and he recommended that we should apply to the Business Productivity Programme for help. The matchfunded grant we received has helped us to purchase new portable welding equipment, which means that rather

than spending time moving large steel structures around the factory, the welding equipment can be moved to where it’s needed.”

The Business Productivity Programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and provides businesses with 50% grant funding up to a maximum of £12,499, and the other 50% must be provided by the business. The maximum project application is £24,999 and can include investment in new equipment or machinery and consultancy services to help them overcome barriers to growth. The scheme is delivered by Enterprising Barnsley, Business Sheffield, Business Doncaster and the Rotherham Investment and Development Office (RiDO).

Picture from L to R: David Heap, Welder, Izabela Zaldat, HR Assistant, John Fox, Key Account Manager, RiDO and Daniel Beckett, Management Accountant and HR Manager

Daisy Appeal joins charity village to welcome Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to Hull marina

A bikers’ charity ride which has raised funds and awareness worldwide for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health arrived in Hull to be welcomed by a local charity village.

More than 200 bikers rumbled into the Fruit Market as part of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to kickstart a rally and fun day which featured live music, children’s rides and stalls set up by charities including the Daisy Appeal, Hull and East Yorkshire Mind, Dove House Hospice and The Samaritans.

The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride dates back to 2012 and unites classic and vintage styled motorcycle riders from all over the world. The first event took place in Sydney, Australia, and was joined by 3,000 riders. By 2022 the number of participants was up to 94,000, who raised more than $6m by riding through 804 cities in 101 countries.

In Hull, one of 52 rides over the weekend in cities across England, the 210 riders received donations and pledges worth over £17,000 to be shared between the charities which lined the marina.

Among them was Hornsea biker Keith Riley, who has been riding for about 50 years and

came along with his 1976 Norton Commando motorcycle.

Keith said: “I’ve been doing this ride for nearly 10 years. I’ve got a prostate problem which is benign and is a reminder that all of these charities are good causes.”

Rob Olive from Hull arrived aboard his Honda Africa Twin.

He said: “I’ve been riding motorcycles for about 40 years and this is my third year taking part in the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride. It’s a great event and will hopefully raise a lot of money and awareness.”

The Daisy Appeal works to improve accuracy and detection rates for people with cancer, heart disease and dementia in Hull, East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.

Claire Levy, Fundraiser for the Daisy Appeal, attended the ride along with Vicki Jackson,

a volunteer with the charity, and Dr Louis Allott, Lecturer in Radiochemistry & Molecular Imaging in the Centre for Biomedicine at the University of Hull, and Head of Radiochemistry in the new Molecular Imaging Research Centre (MIRC) at Castle Hill Hospital.

The MIRC has been built at a cost of £8.8m and will become operational later this year.

To find out more please visit https://daisyappeal.org/

Pictured from left are Louis Allott and Claire Levy.

Working Well supports East Riding businesses to create a healthy and motivated workforce

In support of Humber Business Week this month, East Riding of Yorkshire Council is encouraging more local businesses to recognise the value of their employees’ health and wellbeing.

The council’s Working Well initiative is open to all businesses across East Riding to provide information, training opportunities, resources and a tailored activity plan to suit the needs of individual businesses to develop a happy, healthy and supported workforce.

Simple positive changes to the workplace can help build resilience, improve engagement, reduce sickness and absence and encourage higher performance and productivity.

A key element of the scheme is to encourage businesses to work together as part of a local network and share good practice.

Councillor David Tucker, portfolio holder for adults, health and care, said: “By creating and promoting a long-term wellbeing plan, you are setting the business, shareholders, employees and customers up for success, longevity and fulfilment.

“Our Working Well team supports businesses of all sizes across East Riding, to help with our ambition that working age adults enjoy good mental health and emotional wellbeing.

“Humber Business Week provides an opportunity for businesses in the region to take a step back from the day to day, and I hope that those that have not yet developed a health and wellbeing plan, take the opportunity to seek advice from the council’s Working Well team and invest in a healthier workplace.”

Anthony Bryce, senior public health officer for the council, said: “Working Well has been created to assist East Riding employers in supporting their staff to remain both mentally and physically healthy, engaged and motivated. The COVID-19 pandemic, alongside other challenges such as cost-of-living have brought new issues that may affect mental, physical and financial wellbeing. The health and wellbeing of employees has never been more important.”

Register your local business for Working Well today and gain free access to:

• Health partner updates, training opportunities and resources

• Support with local and national campaigns and initiatives

• A growing local network

• Learn from good practice.

To find out more about how Working Well can help support your business to improve staff wellbeing or to register for the latest Working Well digital newsletter, visit: www.eastridinghealthandwellbeing.co.uk/ wellbeing-in-the-workplace

If you are interested in joining a growing and supportive network, please get in touch via email: healthatwork@eastriding.gov.uk

A COVID-19 update from the council’s public health team

As we continue learning to live with COVID-19, the World Health Organization (WHO) update in May which declared that the Coronavirus pandemic is no longer to be classed as a global emergency is a welcome step in the right direction for many businesses.

The WHO Director-General agreed with the advice offered by the International emergency committee that ‘COVID-19 is now an established and ongoing health issue’ and that it is time to transition to ‘long-term management of the COVID-19 pandemic’.

The current situation is largely in part to the highlevel of immunity from infection and vaccination programmes, infection prevention management and development of healthcare systems. Globally, 13.3 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines have now been administered. Across East Riding, more than 931,000 doses of the vaccine have been given which is helping us to keep hospital admissions and deaths from COVID-19 to a minimum.

What should people still be aware of?

The primary offer for COVID-19 vaccination will close in June

The council remains committed to protecting the most vulnerable residents and the best form of defence is vaccination, as is the case for many infections and diseases. Please remind colleagues that the offer of a first or second dose of COVID-19 vaccine will end on 30 June 2023 for most people. Around 40 million adults across England have already come forward for both doses, but some eligible children and adults are, as yet, unvaccinated which puts themselves and others at risk.

Appointments can be booked online on the NHS website: https://www.nhs.uk/covidvaccination

Spring Booster – protecting the most vulnerable

COVID-19 is more serious in older people and in people with certain underlying health conditions. For these reasons, some groups are being offered a top-up ‘Spring Booster’ of COVID-19 vaccine. The campaign began in April and continues until 30 June 2023. Appointments are currently being offered by the NHS and local GPs for those who are eligible (who will be contacted directly):

• aged 75 years and over;

• or living in a care home for older adults;

• or aged five years and over with a weakened immune system

Read more on the council’s website, including local guidance: https://eryc.link/springbooster2023

Testing and staying at home advice

Coronavirus, and other respiratory infections such as flu, can spread easily and cause serious illness in some people. Most people no longer need to take a coronavirus test. Testing is still available to specific groups, but PCR testing is no longer available outside the NHS.

If someone has symptoms of a respiratory infection

such as COVID-19, they should try to stay at home if unwell and avoid contact with other people to prevent the spread of infection until they feel better and no longer have a temperature.

COVID-19 symptoms can include any of the following:

• continuous cough

• high temperature, fever or chills

• loss of, or change in, normal sense of taste or smell

• shortness of breath

• unexplained tiredness, lack of energy

• muscle aches or pains that are not due to exercise

• not wanting to eat or not feeling hungry

• A headache that’s unusual or longer lasting than usual

• sore throat, stuffy or runny nose

• diarrhoea

• feeling sick or being sick

If someone has access and tests positive for COVID-19 they should still:

• Try to stay at home and avoid contact with others for a further three days after a positive test if aged under 18

• Try to stay at home and avoid contact with others for a further five days after a positive test if aged 18 or over. Read more: www.nhs.uk/covid-19-adviceand-services/

MP makes fact-finding visit as part of drive to develop digital skills for business

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43 Clicks North welcomed Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy to its offices in the Old Town where managing director Mike Ellis outlined his firm’s story so far and its plans for expansion.

Emma gave an update on her Work Hull Work Happy campaign which is promoting the city as the best place for co-working in the UK, supporting workers to pursue their dream career without compromising on connectivity, culture, or cost of living.

The MP made a fact-finding visit to hear about the company’s work with clients as varied as Hull City AFC and Rhinox Group Limited. 43 Clicks North is helping the football club increase sales of merchandise, match tickets and memberships.

Rhinox, which is based in North Newbald – the East Yorkshire village where Emma grew up – makes excavation buckets and attachments and is aiming to reach £80m turnover in the next three years, in part as a result of 43 Click North’s digital marketing drive in the United States.

Mike was on his own when he launched the business in 2017 having begun his career with major agencies in Leeds. By 2019, when he set up at The Deep Business Centre, he had expanded to a team of five. That had more than trebled by the time the business moved to its own premises in High Street two years ago, and now there are more than 20 people.

He said: “As I grew the business I realised there was a lack of visibility around digital services in Hull. There are some good individuals in the sector but to develop the talent pool we need agencies to build capacity, attract other businesses in the area to use our services, and develop an ecosystem around the talent base.

“I grew up working in the bars around the Old Town and I watched the digital sector getting off the ground with such developments as C4DI. We are close enough to be a part of that but at the same time we are working independently.

“Our aim is to put Hull on the map in a digital world and our view is that’s an ongoing mission. There’s no way we can say we’ve finished it because we can keep adapting it in any way we want, moving our own goalposts.

“We can bring more national businesses to come and work in Hull, we can go into colleges and train people, we can also look at skills workshops with other organisations. We invited Emma to come and see us because we want to play our part in the Work Hull Work Happy campaign.”

Emma was impressed with the company’s role in organising the Power Hour series of events which attract digital professionals from across Yorkshire and beyond to share best practice and current thinking between colleagues and clients.

A digital marketing company set up with the aim of developing digital skills in its home city is backing the campaign launched by the local MP to raise Hull’s profile in the sector.

Mike Ellis of 43 Clicks North with Hull West and Hessle MP Emma Hardy.

Grant & Support Package Breakfast Events for Manufacturing Businesses

Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) and Growth Hub is running a series of free promotional events to businesses in Hull and East Yorkshire to discover funding opportunities.

The ‘Grant & Support Package Breakfast Events for Manufacturing Businesses’, held in Hull and the East Riding during June, will provide information and one-to-one sessions to explore the Made Smarter Programme amongst others.

The Made Smarter team is working in partnership with the East Riding Business Support & Hull City Council Business Support teams to offer a range of support and grant funding opportunities to business owners in the manufacturing sector.

The events will bring together a range of support and advisory services in one place, focused solely on the manufacturing sector, where business owners can meet and explore issues with specialists which could have positive impacts on their businesses.

They will also provide business representatives with the opportunities to learn how digital adoption in manufacturing businesses could contribute to cost savings, increased productivity and economic growth, through the implementation of digital technology.

Other schemes companies can

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discover are HEY LEP Growing Places grants & loans, local business support packages & UK Shared Prosperity Fund schemes as well as the exporting support available via the Department of Business & Trade.

Les Selby, Made Smarter Digital Transformation Specialist at HEY LEP, said: “These sessions are a great opportunity for local manufacturing businesses to find out ways in which they can be supported, both through funding and through tips and advice.

“We look forward to welcoming them and hopefully see them flourish as a result.” The programme of events will begin at The Deep on Thursday 15 June.

There will also be an event at Raise Business Centre in Goole on 20 June and Bridlington Business Centre on Wednesday 5 July.

You can find out more and book your place here, https://www.eventbrite. com/cc/made-smarter-launchevents-2085149

Explore what Made Smarter is doing in the region here., https://www. madesmarter.uk/adoption/in-myregion/yorkshire-the-humber/

BUSINESSES

ACCESS FINANCE WHEN OTHER LENDERS CANNOT?

At face value, there has never been more choice for SMEs when it comes to accessing business lending. However, a recent report published by the British Business Bank revealed that alternative lending providers and challenger banks have surpassed high street banks when it comes to supporting SME businesses.

Access to finance is the lifeblood for many SME businesses, but paradoxically, although perhaps the choices when it comes to business lending have never been greater, growing numbers of businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to access the financial support they need. Research by the Federation of Small Businesses has indicated that less than half of all business loan applications are successful. At the same time, the group found the smaller the business, the less likely it was for a loan to be approved.

At a time when many businesses are battling spiralling inflation, rising energy costs and the ability to recruit, the need for SMEs to be able to access financial support has arguably never been greater. As a lending manager, one of the questions I am often asked is how does Finance For Enterprise help businesses access finance when other lenders cannot?

The main reason is due to the way we are structured. As a social enterprise, we recognise the positive social and economic impacts that can be achieved when businesses are able to prosper, and this is often grounded in helping businesses to secure the funds required at the times when they are needed the most.

At Finance For Enterprise, we don’t just look at the impact of a lending decision upon the finances of a business, we understand that when businesses are given the opportunity to prosper, society benefits. This can mean job retention or creation, the ability to bring new innovative products or services to market, or simply helping businesses when it comes to managing cashflow.

Another key difference is the way lending decisions are made. We pride ourselves in getting to know the businesses we support, understanding how they operate and helping to access financial assistance that helps to overcome the challenges they are facing, and the results speak for themselves.

Over the past three years, funding provided by Finance For Enterprise has helped to boost the regional economy by nearly £200 million. During that period, we helped to safeguard 2,194 jobs at risk of redundancy, as well as creating an additional 1,339 roles.

As a not-for-profit lender, we don’t have shareholders to answer to, which means the interest applied to our loans is reinvested back into the regional economy, ensuring that businesses can access the vital funds needed to prosper.

The net result of this doesn’t just mean the businesses we support are able to prosper, but it also provides direct benefits to the communities we serve.

To find out more about how Finance For Enterprise can help your business, call 0333 014 3455 or visit our website https://finance-for-enterprise.co.uk/.

Jeremy Meadowcroft is a business lending manager at Finance For Enterprise.

Regional businesses celebrated in University of Hull’s Innovate North Awards

Businesses from across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire were recognised at the University of Hull’s first ever Innovate North Awards, which were a celebration of innovation, growth, talent and progress towards reducing carbon emissions.

Lincolnshire-based Lindum Packaging emerged victorious in the Net Zero category, having drastically reduced the amount of plastic wrapping and carbon dioxide emissions involved in transporting goods. The business, which has its headquarters at Stallingborough near Grimsby, received a £50,000 grant from the University of Hull to help develop its Mobile Pallet Test Lab.

The first of its kind in the UK, the Lab allows customers to test pallet stability and learn how they can improve it for more effective, cost-saving and sustainable logistics. Within six months, the business helped its customers save just under 320 tonnes in carbon dioxide emissions, the equivalent of taking 65 petrol cars off the road for a year.

Alan Raw, Judge and BBC Eco Time presenter on BBC Radio Humberside, said:

“Lindum Packaging’s Mobile Test Lab, and their ability to collate rich data, has

created an incredible solution, allowing brands to very quickly reduce their use of plastics and CO2 emissions.”

Among the winners was North Yorkshire-based Specialist Marine Consultants (SMC), which received the award for Growth. SMC, which has its headquarters at Humanby near Filey, was keen to grow its market share within the booming global offshore wind sector.

The business was supported by the University of Hull to develop an industry-leading software solution that allows offshore wind farms to plan and track the real time movements of vessels and personnel, enabling them to calculate their carbon footprint, operate more safely and improve project efficiency. This has enhanced SMC’s ability to win business from some of the largest offshore wind producers in the world, fuelling its rapid growth.

Paula Gouldthorpe, Development Manager for the Hull and Humber

region for the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), who was part of the judging panel that had the difficult task of choosing a winner from the impressive shortlist, said:

“Specialist Marine Consultants (SMC) demonstrated all-round success in demonstrating growth, not just in turnover and profit but also in their reduction in costs; a well-deserved win.”

Meanwhile, the Innovation award went to Beverley-based Pulse EV, which has filled a gap in the market for UK-produced, electric all-terrain vehicles. The business was supported by the University of Hull, receiving access to space, facilities, funding and expertise so it could build, test and refine its environmentally friendly vehicle prototypes. There’s growing demand for everyday, all-terrain vehicles that can be used on farms, and in fields, forests and open spaces, but the vast majority of quad and all-terrain vehicles are imported, and powered by petrol or diesel

engines. Pulse EV plans to formally launched its range of all electric off-road vehicles later this year.

Maggie McGowan, Deputy Director in the Government Office for Technology Transfer, who was also on the judging panel, commented:

“Pulse EV is delivering a very tangible innovation with huge potential. I could see there being a huge market for their highly innovative EVs, not just in the UK and EU but also further afield.”

East Yorkshire’s M.B. Roche & Sons received the Talent award in recognition of its forwardthinking approach to sourcing skilled talent, and supporting diversity and inclusion. The Hessle-based civil engineering, infrastructure and construction contractor demonstrated its commitment to diversity and inclusion by doing everything from hiring apprentices to encouraging people from disadvantaged backgrounds to consider a career in construction.

Judge Paula Gouldthorpe said:

“M.B Roche & Sons has been really forward thinking by using alternative solutions to traditional employment methods to bring skills into the business, which is really important when looking to beat the skills gap.”

The winner of the hotly-contested People’s Choice category, which was chosen in a nailbiting live vote on the night, was Fitmums & Friends, a charity affiliated to England Athletics that started life in East Yorkshire and now runs a series of volunteer-led, community fitness groups for people across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.

Fitmums & Friends successfully secured funding from the University of Hull, which allowed it to develop an innovative information management system and accompanying app for both members and volunteers to use.

The University of Hull’s ViceChancellor, Professor Dave Petley, said:

“Our first ever Innovate North Awards celebrated excellence across our local business community and our ambition to partner with companies from across the Humber region and beyond.

Congratulations to all the winners and to all the nominees, who have done so much to make these awards so special.

“One thing that stands-out about all the winners – on top of their remarkable achievements – is their wide diversity. From charities, engineers and manufacturers to Information Technology and packaging specialists, they sum up the entrepreneurship, and creative and innovative thinking that’s the bedrock of the region in which we live. I look forward to seeing each and every one of them achieve even greater things.”

He added:

“The University of Hull is committed to developing and strengthening its relationships with businesses and industry stakeholders to unlock economic growth and tackle social challenges. The Innovate North Awards are part of our work to bring this strategy to life, giving us the opportunity to raise awareness of the many ways in which we can support and champion local businesses.”

All of the Innovate North Award nominees were among the 675 businesses that have received European Union-funded innovation support through University of Hull programmes such as the Aura Innovation Centre, SparkFund, the Flood Innovation Centre and the Humber Internships Programme in recent years. Overall, this support has resulted in 170 new products being launched, a 400-tonne reduction in carbon emissions, the creation of 195 jobs and increased sales of around £85 million for the small to medium enterprises involved.

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Fitmums and Friends win the People’s Choice award.

Universities working in partnership to build a sustainable offshore wind industry

The Aura Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Offshore Wind Energy and the Environment is a world-leading PhD research programme, led by the University of Hull, focused on developing a sustainable future for offshore wind energy.

As a mark of its growing reputation, the Aura CDT was recently invited to represent ‘Research Impact’ on a national stage, when UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) celebrated the first anniversary of their UK Research Strategy. Dr Rob Dorrell, Aura CDT Director, was asked to bring a delegation to UKRI’s reception at the Houses of Parliament.

Dr Dorrell was joined by Aura Director, Louise

Smith and Aura CDT student, Eamonn Tuton. Together, they gave guests an overview of the various research undertaken with industry partners. The event was hosted by the Rt Hon Greg Clark MP, Chair of the Science & Technology Select Committee, and UKRI’s CEO, Professor Dame Ottoline Leyser DBE FRS, who thanked the team for, “demonstrating the innovative approach of the Aura Centre in developing skills and talent for the offshore wind sector”.

The Aura CDT is a collaboration between researchers from Hull, Durham, Newcastle and Sheffield universities with industry and policy makers, supported by funding from UK Research and Innovation. The Centre is unique amongst UK Doctoral Centres in its dual focus on both the engineering and environmental challenges facing the offshore wind sector.

In September 2023, the fifth and final cohort of PhD researchers will enrol with the Aura CDT

Aura CDT PhD Students at the University of Hull’s Aura Innovation Centre

in Hull. The team is already looking forward to a new iteration of the Centre, which will host a further 70 researchers, working in partnership with industry. They are strengthening links with existing industry partners and reaching out to new organisations in order to shape the new Centre’s research priorities. There are also opportunities for companies working within the offshore wind sector to co-design individual research projects, whether relating to challenges around site development, manufacturing, environmental impacts, operations and maintenance, human factors or more.

Aura CDT Researchers –Meeting Industry Needs

Erosion or ‘scour’ around the base of offshore wind turbines can weaken foundations and uncover power lines with potential for costly damage. Maisy is investigating scour protection with industry partner HR Wallingford.

Interested in finding out more?

Browse the website at auracdt.hull.ac.uk, speak to University of Hull representatives at the Humber Vision stand, or contact auracdt@hull.ac.uk

Net Zero celebration in Westminster

The University of Hull joined celebrations in Westminster – to mark one year on since the launch of Hull’s innovative net zero initiative to bring businesses and organisations together to take action on decarbonisation.

Professor Briony McDonagh, Interim Director of the Energy and Environment Institute & Professor of Environmental Humanities and Louise Smith, Director of Aura Innovation Centre, represented the University of Hull as part of the Oh Yes! Net Zero campaign of which the University is a founding partner.

Together with MPs, political stakeholders and policy makers the University was able to share the work and research it is undertaking – along with partners – around climate and reaching net zero. The event also marked the release of the campaign’s first progress report, Delivering Net Zero for Hull.

The University is also represented at the Humber 2030 Vision Stand at the Innovation Zero Congress along with other key industry partners such as Equinor, RWE, Drax, SSE and Centrica.

This is another great opportunity to showcase the Humber and the work of the University of Hull on a national scale. The University has representation from Knowledge Exchange, Aura Innovation Centre, Hull University Business School, the Energy and Environment Institute, and the Aura Centre for Doctoral Training in Offshore Wind Energy and the Environment.

Together with the Humber 2030 vision partners, the University will be showcasing the array of decarbonisation projects in the Humber, which must be delivered for the UK to reach net zero by 2050, from carbon capture and storage to low carbon hydrogen.

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Oliver is using numerical modelling techniques to help understand and potentially improve Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy’s wind turbine blade manufacture process.

Motion sickness can be debilitating for offshore workers, Lisa is using VR technology to evaluate impacts and help develop a potential solution, with industry partners ORE Catapult.

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£12million awarded to East Riding to fund new green energy scheme at Goole

£12million awarded to East Riding to fund new green energy scheme at Goole: Goole Green Heat Network 1

Agrant of £12million has been awarded to East Riding of Yorkshire Council to help fund a new green energy centre at Goole.

The project could see the construction of the Goole Green Heat Network which will allow homes and businesses to ditch their oil and gas boilers in favour of cleaner, cheaper energy.

The council’s scheme is one of seven low carbon projects across the country to be given a share of £91million in the Government’s biggest ever drive to fund greener ways to heat and power buildings.

The Goole Green Heat Network is designed to extract waste heat from a nearby manufacturing plant and pump it to residents and businesses in the area.

The network will provide heat to homes and businesses, including local council buildings, from 2024, cutting the town’s carbon emissions by 322,000 tonnes over 40 years and creating new skilled jobs during the construction stage.

The network will provide heat to homes and businesses, including local council buildings, from 2024, cutting the town’s carbon emissions by 322,000 tonnes over 40 years and creating new skilled jobs during the construction stage.

If approved by the council, construction could begin as early next year.

Alan Menzies, executive director of planning and economic regeneration at East Riding of

Yorkshire Council, said: “We declared a climate emergency back in 2021 which has placed a significant focus on sustainability and climate change across the organisation.

“The supply of cleaner, lower cost heat will not only reduce the council’s carbon emissions through the supply to a number of our buildings but also allow for residents and businesses to receive a financial saving, which at such a difficult time in the energy market, is vital.

“The Green Heat Network Fund award is warmly received by the council and will ensure that our taxpayers money goes further.”

It is hoped the seven projects will encourage more schemes across the country to follow suit, helping to phase out fossil fuels and moving the UK further towards its 2050 carbon net zero target.

It is hoped the seven projects will encourage more schemes across the country to follow suit, helping to phase out fossil fuels and moving the UK further towards its 2050 carbon net zero target.

The government’s Green Heat Network Fund provides grant support for the development of new and existing low and zero carbon heat networks in England, which will provide longterm sustainable and energy-efficient heating and hot water for residents, whilst helping to reduce consumer’s energy bills.

An artist’s impression of the new Goole Green Heat Network centre due to be built in the town.

LIKE TO INVITE YOU…

to the launch of our New Home

Join us in celebrating from 11:00 until 16:00. Come down and grab a drink, a burger and see how we can help you take the next step in your career!

You’re welcome to join us in celebrating the opening of our newly refurbished training centre and find out how apprenticeships could change your future.

This event is a fantastic opportunity to speak with our team, whether you’re a learner, employer, family member, or just local to us & interested in finding out about what we do.

Our launch will be kicked off by local MP Andrea Jenykns’, then you will have the opportunity to speak to the Springfield Training Family and understand what apprenticeship courses would be right for you.

This event could change your future no matter who you are, so why not book a FREE ticket, come see our new home and take the next step in your future?

We can’t wait to see you on Friday 7th July 2023! (Parking Available)