NORFOLK
Leader “bitterly disappointed” at Government decision to scrap devolution deal
A £600m investment to create jobs, homes and infrastructure has been scrapped, after the Government halted Norfolk's devolution deal.
Norfolk County Council had secured an in-principle devolution deal in December 2023, to bring more powers and funding to the county...
Latest funding round open for agri-tech and food tech firms
Norfolk County Council is working in partnership with Innovate UK and regional partners Greater Lincolnshire LEP, Suffolk County Council and Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority on the Launchpad with up to £7.5m to grow innovation in Eastern England's agri-tech...
Norfolk Business Board champions local economy
A Norfolk Business Board tasked with developing a vibrant economy, helping local companies to succeed and ensuring the region has the necessary skills and infrastructure has met for the first time.
Representing a wide range of backgrounds, including agri-food, clean...
Independent shop overwhelmed by response to high street opening
A new high street store in Suffolk has ‘exceeded all expectations’ in its first three months of trading.
Norwich-based jewellery and gifting brand Lisa Angel have opened the new store in Southwold – making it their third high street venture...
Norfolk and Suffolk join forces to attract tourists
Norfolk and Suffolk have joined the new national framework of VisitEngland-accredited Local Visitor Economy Partnerships (LVEP) after a successful bid by Visit East of England, supported by Norfolk County Council and Suffolk County Council.
Developed and administered by VisitEngland, the...
Wild Knight goes national with hand-crafted liqueurs
A Norfolk liqueur company is celebrating a sales bonanza this year, amid ambitious plans for expansion.
Wild Knight Distillery is on a mission to challenge the perception of liqueurs and spirits following a successful year that has seen sales of...
Spire Solicitors LLP advises the Shareholders in the Sale of N E Engineering to Karnell
Norfolk, UK.
Spire Solicitors LLP (“Spire”) has advised the shareholders on the successful completion of the sale of N E Engineering Ltd (“NE”), a precision engineering company specialising in CNC milling and turning of small and complex components for demanding...
Peter passes the HR baton on
After 14 years serving the local business community, Peter Bailes - founder of HR Dept Norwich and East Coast - is handing over the baton to local HR professional Lucy Westlake.
Lucy, who was ‘born and raised’ in Norfolk, returned...
Norwich in UK top 10 for business start-ups
Norwich has been named one of the best spots in the UK to start a business.
Data from the Office of National Statistics reveals business openings and closings in each local authority between 2022 and 2024.
The figures were tallied for...
Flexibility creates nearly 300 jobs at Norfolk insurance brokers
By Gavin Hill, Manager, Adrian Flux
Adrian Flux and motorbike arm Bikesure are providing another monumental jobs boost to Norfolk with their latest recruitment drive.
The specialist motor insurance brokers – with offices in East Winch, Norwich and North Lynn - have...
Norfolk courier firm crowned Depot of the Year
Team C Express Logistics Ltd - part of The APC national delivery network - has been named ‘Depot of the Year’ for a fifth time at The APC’s annual awards ceremony and All Depot Meeting (ADM).
The annual celebration saw...
New grant open for applications
Voluntary organisations supporting people struggling with the cost of living in Norfolk can apply for a grant from Norfolk’s Household Support Fund.
£
2.15m of funding, from a combination of UK Government and Norfolk County Council sources, is on offer to...
Connected Energy helps boost EV battery sustainability
A Norfolk company is working with car giant Nissan on large-scale second-life energy storage powered by EV batteries.
This will enable the sustainable reuse of more EV batteries to support the power grid before they are ultimately recycled.
Led by Nissan,...
£1million invested in new pump service
Norfolk-based Prior Power Solutions has launched a new direct-to-customer pump rental service to support the oil and gas industry’s need for greater product availability.
The 90k and 180k nitrogen pumps will provide operators with rental products that can be used...
BAKER & BAKER PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR NORFOLK WATER STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMME
European bakery products manufacturer Baker & Baker is providing financial support over the next three years for a water stewardship project in connection with WRAP and the Norfolk Rivers Trust.
The company is also the first bakery business to support...
Norfolk firm boasts world-first in construction
Reusable green pallets are now available in the construction supply chain, thanks to The Pallet LOOP.
In partnership with manufacturer Scott Pallets, the Ketteringham-based company has already shipped thousands of its circular RFID-tagged* pallets to British Gypsum’s bagged plaster plants...
Groundwork laid for £600 million-plus boost in Norfolk
Norfolk County Council has unveiled its annual review report and delivery plan for 2024-25, showing its priorities for the year ahead.
County council leader, Councillor Kay Mason Billig, said, “I’m proud that the county council continues to deliver for the...
Major work starts on new bypass
Main construction work is underway on the new bypass for Long Stratton, after Norfolk County Council won approval of the full business case from government.
Councillor Graham Plant, cabinet member for highways, infrastructure and transport at Norfolk County Council, said,...
Bringing Silicon Valley to Norwich
New Co-Working Space and Innovation Centre will help young businesses to grow.
A group of local entrepreneurs have teamed up with the Innovation Labs group (iLabs) to launch a technology and innovation hub at Bizrev in the King’s Centre, in Norwich.
The...
‘Holiday like a local’ draws in the tourists
Tourism is our region’s biggest earner, drawing around £10bn into the economy every year. So how are small independents faring in the ‘David v. Goliath battle’ against the big guns? Very well actually, says Penny Jones, of Crabpot Cottages.
With...
Fashion brand moves ‘from clicks to bricks’
With experiential stores and pop-up shops popping up en masse in the last few months, is the high street making a comeback? Gareth Newman, CEO of flourishing Norfolk-based fashion brand Blakely Clothing, thinks so.
Blakely, founded in 2012, has primarily...
Local Enterprise Partnership to continue under county councils
Business support and other economy-boosting services delivered by New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) are to continue following its integration into Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils.
Key functions and employees of the LEP transferred to the authorities on 1 April...
Children’s charity seeks corporate partners in Norfolk
Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is seeking businesses in Norfolk to support fundraising to establish a specialist nurse for local children living with the most complex medical conditions.
The charity is offering free Lunch and Learn sessions to any companies...
Agency drive to fill local vacancies
A recruitment agency in King’s Lynn has partnered with facilities management organisation EMCOR UK to supply workers across East Anglia.
Berry Recruitment anticipates that it will provide many new roles to candidates who will benefit from the relationship.
Training on the...
Emotional intelligence the key to business success
Opening their 2024 Business Breakfast series with a full house on the theme of ‘Practical Strategies for Success’, leading regional accountancy firm Larking Gowen welcomed high-performance coach, bestselling author and CEO, Ben Coomber.
Guests at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall, near Ipswich,...
East Anglia Agricultural Business Manager appointed
Virgin Money has appointed Suffolk-born Mark Schuurman as its new Agricultural Business Manager for the east of England, an area encompassing Peterborough, Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.
In this newly created position, Mark joins Virgin Money’s growing team of specialist advisors supporting...
Apprenticeships Norfolk hits £1m milestone in levy transfer success
An apprentice butcher has described an innovative levy transfer scheme in Norfolk as a ‘life changer’.
Harvey Boyer was unemployed and struggling with his mental health before Apprenticeships Norfolk scheme helped him into training and work at Hethersett Butchers near...
Many large firms not ready for Scope 3 reporting
Large companies are struggling to measure vital carbon emissions data from their staff’s commutes and business travel, according to a Norwich sustainable tech company.
Employee commute emissions data must be collected and reported on as part of Scope 3 reporting...
Local energy storage specialist helps electrify Volvo
Norfolk firm Connected Energy is supporting the global truck manufacturer with preparations for its all-electric HGVs.
Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland wanted to install high-powered charge points for battery-powered HGVs and buses at two service workshops in Carlisle and Enfield.
But...
Norwich Research Park showcases latest industry collaborations
Norwich Research Park showcased its latest collaborations with industry at its Enterprise Tuesday event held on Tuesday 5 March at the John Innes Conference Centre.
The event theme was ‘Problem solving through collaboration’ and featured a number of presentations by...
