SOUTH WEST BUSINESS NEWS
GWE still right on track T
o celebrate the 30th anniversary of Great Western Enterprise (GWE),
local businesses and former staff members attended a special event at STEAM to mark the occasion. Since 1986, the organisation has
been committed to helping the community by providing help and advice to companies. Through partnership working, pre-empting and being innovative, GWE has assisted in the creation of many jobs and continues to provide a range of services, which encourage economic growth across a wide geographical area. Commenting on the
‘GWE has
done so much for Swindon in terms of both economic and social prosperity’
30th anniversary, Norman Hayes, the first chairman of GWE, said: “Back in 1986, both Swindon and Wiltshire were hit hard by the closure of the railworks. Over 1,300 jobs were lost and male unemployment in Swindon rose to over 7,000. “GWE was instrumental in helping Swindon and
Wiltshire bounce back from this dark day. With the finance package as part of the closure, we subsequently provided local businesses with start up grants, loans, training, management support and workspace to lay the foundations of the strong economy we see today. “We’ve provided a huge amount of support to local
Guests enjoy the 30th anniversary events at STEAM
businesses over the last 30 years, and we will continue to support the economic and social prosperity of the area in the years ahead.” Ian Larrard, director of the Swindon and Wiltshire Initiative, part of GWE Business West, said: “GWE has done so much for Swindon in terms of both economic and social prosperity, and the future looks bright on both fronts. As we close this part of the history of GWE it is fitting to be in the Swindon 175 year, celebrating the anniversary of the railworks which put our town on the map. The company’s origins and development owe so much to the railworks and its legacy. “Both these anniversaries give us a chance to
showcase Swindon’s track record as a place of economic innovation, with a thriving business community.”
DF Legal LLP have recently moved their Litigation team to their Cheltenham offices based at 1 North Place right in the heart of the town.
Daljit Bhogal joined the firm over 3 years ago and heads up the Cheltenham office with a team of Litigators and Commercial back up from his colleagues in Tewkesbury.
“We were recognised in the Legal 500 last year and have always said to businesses and the public that we have the expertise here to match any top City Law Firm and this cements this belief. We are proof that there are excellent legal solutions at affordable prices”.
Mr Bhogal said “he was elatedat being recognised for his work by the Legal 500.
“It has been an arduous challenge putting myself forward for this, but it has been worth it”.
Safety first for apprentices
Gloucestershire-based security and safety specialists, Allcooper, have formed a new partnership with South Gloucestershire and Stroud College to offer apprenticeships in electronic security systems. An initial seven apprentices
will be taken on by Allcooper, who will start this September. While being trained and supported by Allcooper Senior Engineers, apprentices will work towards a City & Guilds Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship. Executive director Roman
Cooper, who joined the family business as an apprentice shortly after its formation, said: “Working closely with SGS College to offer this apprenticeship is great news for our industry and Gloucestershire. “The more opportunities
like this available to young people, the better, and companies like ourselves will only benefit from the development of new talent coming through the ranks.”
inform
Malcolm Rees and Daljit Bhogal who are both
Partners in DF Legal. Malcolm is Managing Partner and Head of Commercial and Daljit is Head of Litigation. Daljit is listed in the Legal 500.
T: 01684 850750 F: 01684 297717
Avonside / 63 High Street / Tewkesbury / Gloucestershire / GL20 5BJ / DX: 11405 Tewkesbury Visit our website at:
www.dflegal.com
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