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April round-up of East Midlands movers and shakers
Appointments
Changes at Azets, Premier Logistics, Nottingham University Business School, Allison Homes, PKF Smith Cooper, Blueprint Interiors, IMA Architects, The Speakers Agency and Wattbike
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Ports' plans for onshore wind to go on show this month
Ports & Logistics
Consultation dates announced for 36MW ambition for Grimsby and Immingham
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Portland Port insists its ‘business as usual’ amid migrant barge controversy
Politics
The Dorset port has agreed to provide berthing space for a vessel on which the government is looking to house hundreds of asylum seekers
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New £1m port building named after royal celebrations spanning the North Sea
Ports & Logistics
DFDS Seaways has invested in new office accommodation at Port of Immingham
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Larger and faster Irish Ferries ship on Wales to Ireland route
Wales
The new ship will replace the company's Blue Star 1 ferry
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Home office confirms plans to house asylum seekers on barge at Dorset's Portland Port
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The barge, called the Bibby Stockholm, will be berthed in Portland Port for at least 18 months
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Trade mission to take advantage of new direct air link to long-standing Danish maritime partner
Logistics
Humber and Esbjerg looking for forge further links after Eastern Airways flight launched
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Councils vote in favour of East Midlands Devolution – now it’s up to Government to say yes
Local Government
Election of a regional mayor covering Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby, and Nottingham could take place in May 2024
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Topps Tiles renews links with local haulier Pall-Ex
Logistics
Following a three-year partnership, two Leicestershire businesses have strengthened their relationship even further
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easyJet announce new routes from Belfast this summer
Northern Ireland
It brings the total number of routes served by the airline from Belfast City Airport to six
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Peel Ports' ambition is to double Humber Bulk Terminal trade after buy-out
Maritime
Headcount set to double with substantial South Bank investment in five year plan
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Ex-Thorntons CEO gets planning for £6m addition to Derbyshire marina
property news
New Promenade building at Mercia Marina will have 14 apartments above seven ground floor retail units
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New tech base for company helping vehicle fleets clean up their emissions
Automotive
Clean Air Power works with clients such as Ford, DHL and Mercedes to decarbonise their transport towards net zero emissions
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Grimsby welcomes frozen at sea pelagic catch as fishing vessel makes port a regular return
Maritime
North Atlantic Fishing Company discharges below the Dock Tower
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Movers and Shakers at Everards, Space Park Leicester, 1284, Rutland Hall Hotel, PKF Smith Cooper Systems, Wattbike and more
Appointments
Everards Brewery announces succession plans while 1284 welcomes ex-Mercury reporter Amy Orton
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Freeport bid has Treasury's 'conditional approval' as Humber customs zone awaited
Maritime
Latest development welcomed as key step towards securing major economic benefits as 7,000 jobs underlined
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Fish vans on the road to a cleaner future as pilot to supercharge seafood launches
Logistics
Funding secured to help make the switch from diesel to electric for Grimsby's fleet of mobile fishmongers
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Derby picked as Great British Railways home
Network Rail
Government wants Great British Railways to deliver the most ambitious changes to the rail system in a generation
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Humber bulk terminal bought by port giant Peel as it secures South Bank operation
Deals
New Holland operation acquired from Dutch owner in undisclosed deal
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Developer resubmits plans for controversial £750m Leicestershire rail freight hub
Logistics
Plans have attracted criticism from MPs, councils and people living nearby concerned about the scale and impact
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Radical Motorsport moving HQ to Donington Park
Automotive
Track cars include the 654 bhp RXC Spyder and 500 bhp RXC GT3, as well as the road-legal Rapture
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Orsted committed to 'green-lighting' £8b Hornsea Three offshore wind farm despite Budget disappointment
The Budget
Potential to put 2.8GW project on hold had been outlined, now team is working with supply chain on creative solutions to bring costs down
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Chesterfield plans to cash in as a gateway to the Peak District and grow its visitor economy by £32m a year
Leisure & Touism
Town offers public transport links and access to attractions such as Chatsworth House, Ladybower Reservoir and Bakewell
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EDF ready to close coal-fired Notts power station
Energy
Government hoped French energy giant would keep the on standby next winter in case of a fuel emergency
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DealsHaulage businesses TSL Vanguard and Specialist Trailer Hire secures £3.75mNew jobs are to be created as the 57 year-old firms expand
DHL opens new regional hub in Birmingham
West Midlands
Logistics firm says new facility will increase handling capacity by 50 per cent
Green North Sea Shipping Corridor Project lays groundwork for rollout in º£½ÇÊÓƵ and Europe
Maritime
The main stakeholders of the Tyneside and Netherlands project have now heard results of feasibility studies and tests
Consortium launches groundbreaking autonomous logistics project at Port of Tyne
Automotive
The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) and the Port of Tyne have joined a number of businesses on the pioneering project
Exeter and Bournemouth airports sold in ‘exciting new chapter’
Transport
Regional & City Airports deal with ICG set to complete later this month
Insolvency and AdministrationBodycare goes into administration with hundreds of job losses – full list of stores to closeInterpath exploring options for remaining stores
How Cardiff's new 16,500-seater indoor arena will be funded
Cardiff Capital Region
The arena will be at the heart of plans for a £1bn mixed-use development at Atlantic Wharf in Cardiff Bay
Get ready to host unforgettable Christmas celebrations with a perfect blend of elegance and breathtaking views
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Sandown Park Racecourse offers a magical backdrop to your Christmas party
North East jobs threat as massive chemicals firm goes into administration
Insolvency and Administration
Venator Materials employs 500 people on Teesside and Tyneside, and more than 2,200 around the world
Wales sees the biggest fall in shoppers in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ
Retail & High Street
The Welsh Retail Consortium has published footfall figures for August.
West MidlandsDains continues expansion drive with latest dealBirmingham-based accountancy group has acquired TBAT Innovation
Manchester city centre boundaries set to expand so it 'can capitalise on its potential'
North West
Plan aims to ensure city can 'remain the º£½ÇÊÓƵ's most significant economic driver outside of London'
Tech firm launches new Birmingham HQ
West Midlands
TXP says it plans to create 100 new jobs in the region over the next three years
Education recruiter moves to new HQ at Bristol business park near M5
Offices
The company has outgrown its current premises north of the city
New operators for container style Caerphilly market
Cardiff Capital Region
Town Square and Crafty Legs are the new long-term operators of Ffos Caerffili