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Nov 2024
Business Breakfast: Transdev's new electric buses win national award
Transdev’s multi-million-pound investment in electric technology has secured a national award.
Routeone Awards recognise operators and individuals who have driven innovation and success.
At a ceremony in Birmingham, Transdev, which owns the Harrogate Bus Company, was presented with the Environment Award.
Parent firm Transdev Blazefield’s managing director Henri Rohard said:
I am delighted and very proud of our team – winning this award is a significant moment, especially at a time when the transition to electric buses is so important for our industry.
This new generation of buses and charging systems has taken us three years to develop, following a successful application for £11 million through ZEBRA, the Government’s Zero Emission Bus Regional Areas fund. We are also very grateful for the support of our two exceptional partners, North Yorkshire Council and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, in securing joint funding for these exciting projects.
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Harrogate company introduces 'send a letter to Santa' scheme
Local insurance broker Howden Harrogate has opened its North Pole Mail Service, so that children can send a letter to Santa this Christmas and even get a personalised response back.
Families can visit the local branch to collect a specially designed postcard to write to Santa, share their Christmas present wishes, and then post it in our ‘North Pole mailbox’.
Chris Bishop, branch manager at Howden Harrogate said:
Our aim is to not just help children connect with Santa, but also help parents create those magical moments that make Christmas so special. We know how busy the festive season can get, so our Santa letter service is designed to take some of the pressure off, giving families a chance to focus on making cherished memories together.
Howden’s letter initiative to Santa is free to take part in.
To get involved, visit a Howden branch to pick up a postcard. Get your child to write their letter to Santa and post it in the ‘North Pole mailbox’ in branch.
Then, visit the Howden website to get your downloadable template letter from Santa, which you can print off at home, put in an envelope and pop it through your letterbox. Simply add in your child’s name and in the second paragraph, add the present they included in their letter to Santa.
L-R Matthew Hill, Harjeet Nangla and Adam Colville-Robins from Raworths.
Raworths announces promotions
Harrogate-based Raworths promoted two associate solicitors within its commercial team.
Harjeet Nangla and Adam Colville-Robins have been promoted to senior associates.
Matthew Hill, head of commercial client services and head of dispute resolution said:
We congratulate Adam and Harjeet on their very well-deserved promotions. They have both excelled in their roles, building trusted, long-term relationships with their clients and establishing strong reputations for the fantastic results they achieve.
Katy Tindal
Equipment rental firm appoints procurement head
Vp plc, the Harrogate equipment rental specialist, announces the appointment of Katy Tindal as group head of procurement.
Ms Tindal has experience in procurement working across a range of sectors and companies including GEP, Cox Automotive UK, and Balfour Beatty.
Her focus will be to lead and implement a comprehensive procurement framework and oversee the creation and maintenance of procurement procedures, systems and technology to enhance operational efficiency.
Jonathan May, chief operating officer at Vp, said:
Her experience of working with businesses to deliver improved service will be invaluable to us, not only for our business divisions, but also for our suppliers and consequently our customers.
Beauty clinic recognised at national awards
Relax Renew Skin Clinic based in Green Hammerton has been recognised as a top ten winner in three categories at the Beauty and Skincare Awards UK.
Gemma Carlisle owner of Relax Renew Skin Clinic said:
After being recognised in the Top 20 of the HBA awards back in August this award just tops off my year.
I was due to attend these awards in Manchester but unfortunately my mother suddenly passed away on the 1st November. So to wake up Sunday morning to this news was a much needed lift to a very tough week.
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