Evening Gazette

Anyone Who Wishes to Make [ ... ]

ANYONE who wishes to make provision for someone to make decisions on their behalf if they lose their mental capacity in the future needs to be familiar with Lasting Powers of Attorney (LPA). LPAs were introduced in place of the Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA), although EPAs made prior to October 1, 2007, remain valid.

Milestone for Phil

QUANTITY surveyor Phil Readman is celebrating 21 years in business on Teesside. The founder and sole principal of chartered quantity surveying company, Readman Associates, began practising in 1973 as one of the first graduate quantity surveyors at Elliot D'Arcy in Middlesbrough.

Mp Keeps Up Rates Pressure

THE FIGHT against changes to empty property rates (EPR) relief isn't over yet, Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson has warned. Speaking at a House of Commons reception organised by the Business Centre Association to keep up pressure on government to maintain the pounds 15,000 rateable value (RV) threshold for EPR, Mr Wilson said he would be pressing for it to be written into the statute books or "at the least maintained for another year".

Tees Access Brings New Horizons ...

RENEWABLE energy installation company Access Renewables has moved to larger premises in Middlesbrough from Bishop Auckland in a bid to move closer to a number of key customers across Teesside and to prepare for expected growth. The company has won several contracts in the Tees Valley in recent months and has outgrown its original base in Coundon, Bishop Auckland.

Trio's Charity Launch

A TRIO of Teesside firms are joining forces to turn their launch party into something extra special. Claire Wilkinson of The Wash House in Billingham, Teneale Lowery of Euphoria Shop Online and Rebecca Dack of RnR Billingham plan to celebrate the opening of their new venture while helping Middlesbrough charity Zoe's place.

Trust in Clean Future ; Ethical Funding Scheme to Spread Its Wings On Tees

A GROWING waste processing culture will lead to community cash windfalls for more Tees Valley eco schemes. SITA Trust - an ethical funding body set up by Stockton-based SITA UK - has changed the rules about which projects can apply for grants of up to pounds 50,000.

Peter Hall Is No [ ... ]

PETER HALL is no stranger to the technological leaps of the Tees Valley's waste industry. Over the last 30 years, the 63-year-old - who is at the control helm of SITA UK's Haverton Hill Energy-from-Waste plant, has seen three major plant launches.

Our History of Excellence

WITH approaching 28,000 students and more than 2,000 staff, Teesside University has served the Tees Valley since its foundation as Constantine College in 1930. That journey of nearly 80 years sees the university as the present holder of the Times Higher Education University of the Year and Outstanding Employer Engagement Initiative Awards.

The University of Sunderland Is Regarded

Newcastle College Is Delighted to [ ... ]

NEWCASTLE College is delighted to sponsor the nebusiness awards. As a college graded as consistently outstanding by Ofsted since 2004, together with our Learning and Skills Beacon status, we offer a wide range of courses from NVQs and apprenticeships right through to masters degree.

Helping Us All to Succeed

TRAIN to Gain is sponsoring the Learning, Training and Skills Award at the nebusiness awards as the award category really captures what the Train to Gain service stands for. Train to Gain meets the demands of employers from all sectors to improve the skills of their employees as a route to improving business performance.

Key to the Future

WITHOUT doubt training, education and skills are key to the future economic prosperity of the North-east. Having the right people with the right skills in the right place is essential.

People

STOCKTON Council leader Cllr Ken Lupton, left, has been appointed vice chair of the Association of North East Councils along with Cllr Simon Henig, leader of Durham County Council. The move comes as part of a reshuffle at the organisation, with Sunderland City Council leader, Cllr Paul Watson, elected new chair. Cllr Watson has been a member of the association since July 2004 and an executive committee member since May 2008. KEITH Joseph, right, has joined Billingham engineering information m...

Naught-Y but Nice

A CHEF of more than two decades has launched a new venture offering traditional pub grub for the people of Skinningrove. Eston man Michael McNaughton and his partner, Dawn James from Skinningrove, opened the Naughtilis restaurant earlier this month as part of the Timms Coffee House, a free house and accommodation provider.

And Out of Touch Autocratic, Old-Fashioned ; has Sir Alan Gone Too Far? The Issue

THE ISSUE: CONTROVERSIAL tycoon Alan Sugar has sparked outrage among small businesses after labelling them "moaners" living in "Disney World". The self-made multi-millionaire made the remarks during an event in Manchester after a small business owner claimed he had been refused vital funds from the banks.

The Key to Contact Building

PROFESSIONAL 'socialite' Helen McGlynn shares the power of networking with fellow Teesside bosses AS long as you meet the basic criteria for success in business - in that you are good at your job, efficient and polite - the single biggest factor in how much business you generate for yourself through networking is how useful you are to other people. If you can provide a contact with a lead, a referral or use them as a supplier yourself, they are much more likely to want to return the favour an...

Nature Thrives in Industry Heartland ; Nature and Industry Can Not Only Meet, but the Impact On Green Tourism in the Tees Valley Is Staggering As Joanne Welford Found On a Visit to Saltholme Nature Reserve in the Heart of the Chemical Industry.

SOME would say the creation of a green haven right in the heart of industrial Teesside is something of a contradiction. For when cooling towers, stacks and chimneys stretch along the Tees as far as the eye can see, what chance is there for wildlife? Well, the answer is plenty -and it is thriving.

Inca Trail That Led to a Chemical-Lite Tees

"Twenty years ago you had lots of acute pollution; it was pretty clear we needed to reduce emissions to the river. We've sorted the acute, we are now into the chronic," says Bob. "Twenty years ago you had lots of acute pollution; it was pretty clear we needed to reduce emissions to the river. We've so rted the acute, we are now into the chronic," says Bob.

In Memoriam

Remember the one you love by placing a memoriam notice in the Evening Gazette to commemorate special anniversaries. Please note, we need your notice one day prior to publication date. For further details telephone 01642 252525 or visit our office on Borough Rd, M'bro or book on-line www.gazettelive.co.uk/familynotices BOYNTON Jean A year ago you were taken away, In our hearts forever you'll stay. We miss you. Your beloved family. xxx BURTON Dorothy Still missed after 15 years today. Until we ...

Acknowledgements

An acknowledgement notice is designed for you to thank relatives and friends for their kindness shown during your bereavement. You may also wish to mention hospitals, medical staff, nursing homes, religious leaders, charitable trusts and funeral directors. Our experienced staff are available to advise you. Visit our office on Borough Rd, M'bro, telephone 01642 252525, book on-line www.gazettelive.co.uk/family-notices or speak to your Funeral Director. COULSON Eric Margaret and family wish to ...