Latest News & Insights

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19 February, 2024

Transform Your Bid Writing Skills with Our FREE Specialist Workshops 

A series of FREE bespoke online workshops are scheduled to offer invaluable insights and skills for securing contracts.

15 February, 2024

Government approves Goole tax site to unlock further investment in Humber Freeport

The Government has approved a freeport tax site in Goole, in a move which will stimulate further major investment within the Humber region.

8 January, 2024

Nominations now open for the 2024 East Riding of Yorkshire Council Chairman’s Awards

Nominations can now be made for the 2024 East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Chairman's Awards. The awards, which will be presented by chairman John Whittle at an event in May, recognise people, businesses and projects that have helped improve the East Riding.

1 December, 2023

Exciting Opportunity for Goole’s Future: Have Your Say on Goole Freeport South Development

Arup, acting on behalf of St John’s College, Cambridge, the landowner, is pleased to announce a significant development opportunity that could reshape Goole's economic landscape. The Goole Freeport South site, poised to extend the thriving Goole 36 Enterprise Zone, is now open for public consultation.

16 November, 2023

FREE HR workshops for growing businesses

We are delighted to announce two FREE vital half-day sessions delivered by Humber HR, for growing businesses, aimed at supporting performance management and enhancing employee wellbeing in today's dynamic business environment. 
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17 October, 2023

Grant funding available to rural businesses across East Yorkshire

Rural businesses in the East Riding may be eligible to access grants of between £1,000 and £50,000, to support projects aimed at growing and developing the business.  
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2 October, 2023

Metsä Tissue chooses Goole for landmark UK investment

Leading Finnish tissue paper manufacturer Metsä Tissue has announced plans to invest hundreds of millions of pounds in Goole over the next decade in a move that’s expected to create thousands of jobs.

16 January, 2023

Nominations now open for the 2023 East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Chairman’s Awards

After a break of two years, nominations are now open for the 2023 East Riding of Yorkshire Council's Chairman's Awards.

29 November, 2022

Small Business Saturday – 3 December 2022

Shop local this weekend in support of Small Business Saturday.

28 November, 2022

Feast your eyes on the new cafe at RaisE

We are thrilled to announce that we have awarded the café contract at the RaisE Business Centre to a local Goole business.