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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.  
Artist impression of Metsa Tissue in Goole

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.