January 16th, 2025025The 71st issue of Aycliffe Business, set to launch in February, is a golden opportunity for businesses looking to boost their visibility and connect with an engaged, local audience.
With its well-established reputation as the go-to publication for business news, insights and opportunities across Aycliffe Business Park and surrounding...
January 15th, 202505County Durham residents and housing representatives are being invited to have their say on the way in which social housing is allocated.
Durham County Council has launched a consultation asking for views on key issues around housing, as part of a comprehensive review of its housing allocations policy.
A housing allocations scheme...
January 15th, 2025078A County Durham recruitment and training company is again backing the Aycliffe Business Make Your Mark Awards.
GEM Partnership is sponsoring the Engineering and Manufacturing category for the awards event being held at Hardwick Hall Hotel on May 8, in association with Senstronics.
The group – which has a strong presence on...
January 14th, 2025077Grants ranging from £500 to £7,500 are now available to Newton Aycliffe community groups – but the deadline to apply is fast approaching.
The Pioneering Care Partnership’s Happiness Hubs grant scheme has relaunched for 2025, helping people to live happier and healthier lives.
In previous years, grants have been successful in...
January 14th, 20250129Ensuring everyone has access to a warm, safe and affordable home that meets their needs is just one of the priorities set out in a new housing plan for County Durham.
Next week, Durham County Council’s Cabinet will be asked to approve a revised draft of the County Durham Housing Strategy (CDHS).
The new CDHS will be an update of...
January 14th, 20250132In the latest edition of Aycliffe Business, we sat down with Aycliffe Business Park Community board member and Edwin Group chief strategy officer, Sarah Monk...
Name: Sarah Monk
Position: Chief strategy officer
Company/organisation: The Edwin Group and board member for Aycliffe Business Park Community
Age: 50
From: Newton...
January 13th, 20250158A proposal to combine a Newton Aycliffe infant school with a neighbouring junior school to ensure the best possible outcomes for children will be considered by councillors this week.
Durham County Council’s Cabinet will hear that amalgamating Horndale County Infant and Nursery School and St Francis Church of England (C of E) Aided...
January 10th, 20250175You’re an individual or firm doing remarkable things in the Aycliffe business world – but how do you get well-deserved recognition for your efforts?
An easy way is to enter the Make Your Mark Awards, which reflect the breadth of business brilliance we have across Aycliffe Business Park.
Simply by entering, you put yourself in...
January 9th, 20250218He’s a former apprentice who worked his way to the top – now he has a master’s degree in psychology and is managing director of Aycliffe Company of the Year, Senstronics.
Andy Reed embodies the philosophy of steady growth, relentless self-improvement and genuine care for people.
Balancing his professional achievements with a...
January 8th, 20250282A new fleet of tractors is helping to prevent slips and falls in County Durham this winter.
The 12 additional compact tractors are proving an invaluable resource during the current cold snap, helping Durham County Council to clear snow and spread salt on paths leading to medical centres and pharmacies, as well as in busy areas such as...