AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHigh-street pressure: A review of York parking charge hikes has triggered a fresh row, with councillors set to debate Arup’s findings that the process followed rules but the rollout didn’t meet best practice—sparking renewed concern for traders and residents. Local business growth: Chippenham firm Abbey Glass & Windows has applied to expand on its Ivy Road Industrial Estate site, aiming to stay put while building a new trading unit to support growth. Skills and jobs: Bradford’s Skills Hub in Holme Wood has helped more than 1,000 adults access free training and support, with courses including English, maths, digital skills and security, and many offering guaranteed employer interviews. Community and enterprise: Northallerton sisters Clare and Lucy Bulmer are finalists in the Family Business category at the Enterprise Vision Awards, building their Luce and Bear brand on lessons from their late father’s garage. Crime and costs hitting SMEs: An MP warns shoplifting is damaging county businesses, while Pwllheli traders say business rates and rising costs are leaving the seaside high street “dying on its feet.” Banking access: Nearly 250 bank branches are due to close across the UK in 2026, with a Cambridgeshire branch among those affected.
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