in the news
Government challenged to
Bright signs up Taylor-
save the High Street
The British Property
Kielty Federation (BPF) has
backed calls from
The Bright Group, which
the British Retail
comprises Heartfelt to
Consortium for swift
The Bright Agency, has
government action to
announced the signing of
save the high street,
ex-Hallmark studio manager
including a halt to
Simon Taylor-Kielty onto its
planned business
roster of freelance artists.
rate rises and a cut
Simon’s CV includes the creation of many of the cute characters
in empty property
to come out of Hallmark, including big brands such as Country
tax and measures to
Companions, as well as several completely new characters. He was also
improve landlord and
responsible for re-visualising the Forever Friends brand in 2004.
tenant relations.
“We are delighted to have signed Simon,” said Bright Group MD Vicki
Andrew Teacher,
Willden-Lebrecht. “It’s incredibly exciting to have someone with his talent
spokesman for the BPF, said: “We’re seeing fi rst-hand how a lack of consumer
and experience on board. Now he’s a freelancer we will be working with
confi dence is killing off retailers and government must do everything to avoid a
him to develop and launch his own branded licensed cute characters.”
generation of ‘ghost towns’. While we can’t support shops with out-of-date business
models, we must avoid undermining the recovery with short- sighted tax hits.
“Plugging budgetary holes by ramping up business rates will only cause the roof
to cave in on a vital part of our economy. Retail employs thousands of people and
UK Greetings rise to the
the government should take a long hard look at the damage it has done through
empty property taxes and look again at hiking up business rates.”
Challenge
Rupert Clarke, chief executive of Hermes who took over as BPF president last
week, said: ”Landlords are coming under increasing pressure to make concessions
Thirty-nine UK
and it is our responsibility to be fl exible and to support our customers as they
Greetings’ employees
struggle to save their businesses. It is clear that a large proportion of the BPF are
took part in the Three
committed to taking a responsible approach to challenges facing occupiers.
Peaks challenge on
However, many property owners are facing similar or even greater fi nancial
Saturday 18th July to
challenges, which should be recognised when establishing an appropriate balance
raise £7000 for the
between the parties.”
Kirkwood Hospice.
The charity quest The 39 intrepid UK Greetings’ fundraisers at the start of the
was organised by walk. Event organisers David Jessop and Katie Ellis can be
Katie Ellis, Space seen back row 8th from left and 2nd from right respectively.
Good game for
Management Controller
at the Cannon Way offi ce in Dewsbury and David Jessop, Category Manager for WH
Brucey sound cards
Smith.
The Three Peaks in the Yorkshire Dales totals 26 miles and includes the famous Danilo has signed Bruce Forsyth for a range of offi cial
peaks of Pen-y-gent, Whernside and Ingleborough. Starting at 7am it is a gruelling sound cards featuring all his classic sayings for a
challenge, even for the physically fi t and all walkers completed the challenge within range of occasions including birthdays and Valentines
the alloted 12 hour time. Fortunately there were no major injuries other than blisters Day. The range will be in the shops for autumn 2010 to
and a few cuts and was a great team effort - from directors to shop fl oor staff. coincide with the new Strictly Come Dancing Series.
The Hospice for Kirklees, cares for local people who face life-threatening illnesses Pictured is Danilo’s creative and licensing manager,
such as cancer, late stage heart failure and severe lung disease. The Kirkwood Martin Carter, who visited Bruce at his home to record
Hospice is based in Dalton, Huddersfi eld and covers the Kirklees area, including the sound bites - Good game, good game!
Batley, Dewsbury, Cleckheaton, Mirfi eld and Holmfi rth. Thanks to the generosity of its
supporters, all care at Kirkwood is provided free of charge to patients.
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