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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.

19 July, 2022

Training boost for Hornsea retailers

Hornsea retailers have benefited from a workshop to boost their skills in marketing and social media.

12 July, 2022

The Beverley Enterprise Centre officially opens its doors

The multi-million-pound Beverley Enterprise Centre is now officially open following a launch event last week.

5 July, 2022

Fusion energy plant could generate thousands of jobs and bring huge economic boost to the region, according to report

A prototype fusion energy plant could bring huge economic benefits to the region - potentially generating more than £1b in gross value added (GVA), an economic report has concluded.

21 June, 2022

ICT and Connectivity Grants available for local start-up businesses

#GrowMySME has relaunched its popular New Business Start-Up Grant and the all new Start-Up Connectivity Grant.

30 May, 2022

RaisE business centre in Goole officially launched

The multi-million-pound Rail Accelerator and Innovation Solutions hub for Enterprise, (RaisE) business centre in Goole is now officially open.
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7 April, 2022

RaisE Business Centre – Official Goole open day

The multi-million-pound RaisE business centre is now officially open following an event earlier this week aimed at businesses from within the Goole area.

11 November, 2021

East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s bid to host ambitious prototype fusion energy plant is one step closer

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pleased to confirm that a site in Goole has passed the second stage of assessment in answer to the UK Atomic Energy Authority's (UKAEA) national call.