The has responded to the Government’s consultation welcoming a long-overdue revaluation but voicing concerns that businesses will still face unaffordable and unreasonable increases to their bills. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “We are pleased to see the Government pushing ahead with a revaluation that is long overdue, a reduction in the multiplier and recognising … [Read more...]
Midlands set for £19.3m boost from Conservative Party Conference
The Midlands stands to benefit from a £19.3 million economic boost, as a result of this year’s Conservative Party Conference (International Convention Centre (ICC) Birmingham, 2-5 October 2016). The figure, calculated by the Marketing Birmingham Regional Observatory, the city’s official research arm, takes into account the spending by an expected 12,000 Conservative Party … [Read more...]
Carluccio’s appoints new chairman
Carluccio’s the 119-strong international Italian restaurant group, owned by Jagtiani Foundation, the Family office of the owners of Landmark group, has appointed Carl Leaver as its new Non-Executive Chairman. Carl is a highly experienced executive with a wealth of leisure, financial and retail experience. He is currently Group CEO of Gala Coral where he has led the … [Read more...]
Sundial Chef Crowned Best in Europe
Mary Palecek, Senior Chef de Partie at Woodside in Warwickshire, has been crowned the winner of the 2016 European Copper Skillet Junior Competition, run by the International Association of Conference Centres (IACC). As current UK Champion, Mary competed against chefs from Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands, France and Germany in the European Final which was held in the … [Read more...]
Seasoned secures listings with all of London’s English Heritage sites
Award-winning catering provider, Seasoned, has announced that it has earned a place on the preferred suppliers list for all English Heritage sites across London. This new listing covers some of the capital’s most iconic houses and gardens – including Kenwood House, Wellington Arch, Eltham Palace, Ranger’s House and Jewel Tower - as well as Wrest Park in … [Read more...]