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Insight 1 July 2018 July 2018 Warrington Business Awards winners HE Warrington Business Awards winners were announced at a sold Tout glitzy ceremony at Lymm Rugby Club.

There were 12 winners at the • Business Man of the Year, event including a special Lifetime sponsored by Styles & Co Chartered Achievement Award for Warrington Accountants Disability Partnership Chief Executive and founder Dave Gary Jenkins, No Brainer Thompson DL MBE. • Employer of the Year, sponsored Business of the Year was Dunky’s by Primas Law Day Nursersies, with owner Pennington Choices Siobhan McCarroll having double cause to celebrate after being • Apprentice of the Year, sponsored named Business Woman of the by Optionis year. Ryan Kenny, Stanley Engineering Meanwhile Gary Jenkins from the Fastening No Brainer Marketing Agency was named Business Man of the Year. • Community Initiative of the Year, sponsored by Warrington Jennifer Roulston, Warrington Worldwide Business Awards 2018 Organising Committee Member and Partner Offload, at FDR Law, commented: “What a Foundation fabulous night. The quality of the • Innovation of the Year, sponsored nominations for each of this year’s by Sci-Tech Daresbury awards was extremely high and the deserving winners exemplify 8KFlexWarm what a great collective ‘can do’ attitude we with have here in the • New Business of the Year (Start- Warrington business community. up), sponsored by Natwest It is the entrepreneurs, innovators iSupply Industrial and success stories we have celebrated at the Warrington • Green Award, sponsored by Business Awards 2018 that are the Winwick Road Skip Hire driving force of the UK economy. Golden Square Well done to everyone involved.” • Hospitality Provider of the Year, The Winners for each award were: sponsored by Inspire Management • Business of the Year, sponsored Services by FDR Law Room Forty Dunky’s Day Nurseries • Retailer of the Year, sponsored by • Business Woman of the Year, Golden Square sponsored by Watsons Solicitors Pets Pantry Siobhan McCarroll, Dunky’s Day • Lifetime Achievement Award, Nurseries sponsored by Consilium Business Woman of the Year Accountants -Siobhan McCarroll, Dunky’s Day Dave Thompson MBE Nurseries

2 Insight July 2018 July 2018 From the Chief Executive Colin Daniels Business Rates While higher wages, increasing all the small independent stores According to UK Hospitality, costs and a decline in consumer that have gone to the wall too. pubs and restaurant alone confidence have hit retailers, are paying £1bn a year more the real pressure has come from Some companies have hit out in business rates than before business rates. at the Levy on property value because of a lag in the impact claiming it creates an un of the re valuation. The fact that 10 sizeable retailers or restaurant groups level playing field by lumping While higher wages, increasing have gone into administration high street businesses with a costs and a decline in consumer or CVA since the beginning of significantly higher tax bill than confidence have hit retailers, the year is extremely worrying. on-line focussed retailers with the real pressure has come from The figures do not even include few or no stores. business rates. Labour Market Remains a Bright Spot Faster Action on Fixing the UK’s Infrastructure The latest UK labour market Britain’s economy is suffering Businesses are demanding a the world in areas such as figures revealed that in the because is it “failing to get the renovation of the country’s broadband speed and road three months to March 2018 physical and digital highways the number of people in basics right” on infrastructure transport and holding firms to transform the UK’s economic employment rose by 197,000. with the worst road congestion prospects. We lag behind our back from expanding according in Western Europe. rivals in Europe and across to the Institute of Directors. Unemployment fell by 46,000 over the same period. The unemployment rate currently stands at 4.2% down from 4.6% a year earlier and is the joint lowest since 1975 average Apprenticeship Levy Revamped As Take-Up weekly earnings (excluding Falls bonuses) rose by 2.9%. The controversial people starting apprenticeships levy payments to one other Retail sales rose by 1.6% in apprenticeship levy is being has plunged with companies employers allowing them to use April 2018 the strongest rate of growth since October 2016 changed in response to complaining the system is them more effectively. and more than offset the 1.1% employer’s complaints about its too rigid and complex. Now decline in March. lack of flexibility. the Department of Education The Government has now appears to have taken some of announced that in response Introduced last year the levy industries criticism on board. to businesses requests from aims to raise £3bn annually to July this 10pc can now be UK Trade fund training. However since Currently employers can spread among as many other The UK’s trade deficit narrowed its introduction the number of transfer up to 10pc of their companies as they like. slightly to £9.2 billion in Q1 from £9.4 billion in the previous quarter. The improvement was driven by a 0.6% fall in imports in Q1 which more than offset a Insolvencies hurt one in four firms 0.5% drop in exports over the The collapse of Carillion and months of this year according one of the leading contractors same period. a number of casualties on to research by the insolvency for government infrastructure the high street meant one in trade body R23. projects including HS2 went four UK businesses suffered a financial hit on the back of a The construction industry was under owing billions of pounds Foreign Investment customer, debtor or suppliers the worst hit with 47PC of including at least £800m to insolvency in the first six companies affected. Carillion, subcontractors in January. In UK Technology Firms Doubles The UK’s tech sector is soaring ahead of its competitors in Europe, attracting more venture Economic Growth To Rebound capital investment last year Britain’s economic growth is year and 1.3pc next year, the rising from 105.5 in April to than Germany, France and now forecast to be better than OECD believes in an upgrade 107.4 in May on the European Sweden combined. previously expected, with from March’s forecast of 1.3pc hopes of a quick recovery from and 1.1pc respectively. Commission’s index which British tech business attracted a slow start to the year. £5.8bn of funding last year Economic sentiment in the counts 100 as a long-run which was almost double the GDP should rise by 1.4pc this UK has also bounced back average. amount received in 2016.

International Business Centre President: Nigel Schofield Delta Crescent Chief Executive: Colin Daniels Westbrook, Warrington Cheshire WA5 7WQ International Trade Advisor: Tricia Francis Office Manager: Gail McGough Registered in No. 2964304 Tel: 01925 715150 • Fax: 01925 715159 Administration: Charlene Haslam Members of Chambers of Commerce North West. [email protected] Editor / Group PR: Gary Skentelbery Members of Cheshire Chambers Enterprises Limited www.warrington-chamber.co.uk Design / Production: Paul Walker The views expressed by correspondents and contributors to this magazine are not necessarily those of the Warrington Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Whilst our best endeavours have been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this magazine, we do not accept liability for any inaccuracy or omission contained therein. Colin Daniels, Chief Executive

Insight 3 July 2018 July 2018 Blue Whale Media Invest in Motion Graphics Design and Video Drone Technology Warrington-based web developer, Blue Whale Media have begun to add videos on Youtube to exploring graphics design shines through in a new dimension to their web-based services with the inclusion of a the wide world of motion graphics all his work as he begins animating motion graphics designer to the graphics team. and 3D graphic design. Luke images and editing videos for Blue continued to unite his passions Whale Media. With websites now becoming Media’s portfolio of drone videos and video editing by building up increasingly more animated and and services. a portfolio of title sequences for Blue Whale Media is a web design video-based, Blue Whale Media his favourite horror films and and media company based in felt it necessary to bolster the Luke Christopher began video Warrington. If you’d like to find out editing at the young age of eleven, tv series, combining 3D editing company’s editing abilities and more about our web design work, services with the addition of Luke putting together online videos of and designs into his personalised Christopher, a 21-year-old motion his favourite video game series, video openings. From working social media marketing and drone graphic designer. With Luke on the Call of Duty. As Luke progressed, with 3D models to animating 2D video services, be sure to call at graphics team, Blue Whale Media he went from editing gameplay images, Luke’s passion for motion 01925 552 050. now have another video editor who is also accomplished in animation and motion graphics, letting the team explore new avenues like high-quality drone media and animated motion graphics. While Luke will be using Adobe Photoshop to do static graphics work, he’ll mostly be working in Adobe Illustrator, allowing him to edit and prepare images before bringing them into Adobe After Effects to animate. Along with these programs, he’ll be using Cinema 4D to do 3D graphics modelling and design, rounding out an impressive set of tools and abilities. Luke’s inclusion is an important one going forward as it allows Blue Whale Media to capture and edit a large amount of high definition drone footage for a variety of services. From making title cards or layovers with key information to including Hollywood-level video effects, Luke will be busy expanding Blue Whale

Birchwood Park celebrates 20 years by teaming up with Wolves LEADING business destination Martin added: “What better way time to increase awareness for the future of both the club and local Birchwood Park has announced a to mark our 20th anniversary Birchwood Park brand across not community.” partnership with Warrington Wolves than by joining forces with a club only the wider business community as part of the park’s milestone 20th that is truly the heart and soul of in Warrington but also across the In 2018, Birchwood Park is anniversary celebrations. Warrington. Over the last 20 years, rest of the North West. celebrating 20 years of growth. our ties to the local community The Park has almost tripled in size Wolves’ first-team player and have remained an important part of “This is a partnership built on since 1998, providing 1.1million sq England international Stefan our identity. Now, as we celebrate shared values of community, ft of office and warehouse space Ratchford was on hand to officially a key milestone in the growth of team work and success, and we’re and accommodating over 165 launch the partnership with the Park, we believe it is the right looking forward to supporting the businesses. Birchwood Park’s commercial director Martin O’Rourke and enjoyed a tour of the business park. As part of the partnership, Birchwood Park will feature across Warrington Wolves’ training tops, worn during the pre-match warm up. Alex Wilson, Wolves’ business development manager, said: “It is important to the club that we partner with local businesses and we are delighted to have now established such a strong association with Birchwood Park. “Their brand works well on the warm-up tops and we look forward to this being the start of a long-term working relationship – growing to the benefit of both parties.” 4 Insight July 2018 July 2018 Accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth promotes seven arrington accountancy firm Mitchell Charlesworth has made seven Houghton and Amy Taylor have for ambitious business owners. Wpromotions, including two partners in its tax and corporate finance been promoted to the role of Following his promotion, he will be teams. assistant manager. All four work in instrumental in driving our future the audit and accounts team. Alison Birch has become a VAT Jamielee Johnston to associate. growth across the North West partner in the tax team. Alison Having graduated with a degree Paul Wainwright, managing partner and North Wales and will play an joined the firm in 2016 as a in maths and finance from the at Mitchell Charlesworth, said: important role in helping clients senior manager and has worked University of Liverpool, Jamielee “These well deserved promotions achieve their business goals.” in VAT for over 17 years, both in moved to Scotland where she recognise the hard work and professional practice and industry. trained and qualified as a chartered dedication of individuals who Tim Adcock, partner and head of She has extensive experience in accountant. Jamielee then returned consistently deliver outstanding Mitchell Charlesworth’s tax team, dealing with VAT issues in a variety to the North West and joined service to our clients. They also added: “Alison plays an important of sectors including retail, media, Mitchell Charlesworth’s audit and reinforce our commitment to role in working with both existing manufacturing and healthcare. accounts team in 2016. She has a support and invest in our people and and new clients to maximise their Alison has also spent time mixed portfolio of clients, including provide them with opportunities to VAT opportunities and streamline overseas assisting a large business a variety of owner managed develop their careers at the firm.” their VAT processes. She has restructure its global supply chain businesses and charities. expanded the firm’s VAT services, and has recently been assisting Brian McCann, partner at MC businesses with the introduction of In addition, two accountants Vanguard, said: “Jerry Scriven is taking on additional staff to support VAT in the Middle East. have been promoted to manager already a well known figure in the growth, and has demonstrated - they are Sarah Guppy and region’s financial sector with a solid her ability to provide the highest Jerry Scriven has been promoted to Chris McEnaney. Finally, Emma reputation for completing deals standard of service and client care.” partner at Mitchell Charlesworth’s corporate finance arm, MC Vanguard. He is a leading figure within the North West financial community, providing board level advice and support for businesses across the region who are selling, acquiring or extending their businesses or require advice on funding and finance solutions. Jerry qualified as a chartered accountant in 1990 and completed his MBA at Cranfield in 2002. Before joining MC Vanguard in 2015, Jerry worked in a variety of roles including time in industry acting as commercial director and finance director for different businesses and also as a consultant to the North West Fund for business. The firm has also promoted Tim Adcock, Brian McCann, Alison Birch, Jerry Scriven, Paul Wainwright

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Insight 5 July 2018 July 2018 Young Warrington seafood chefs strike gold! WO talented chefs from Warrington are continuing on their mission Andy added: “Mikolaj and Dan are seafood, who provided us with Tof success after taking home the gold medal at the regional heat of both absolutely over the moon to amazing fresh produce. the UK Young Seafood Chef of the Year competition. win the gold medals. They thought it was all over when Dan had to go “The next step for Mikolaj and Dan Warrington & Vale Royal College department and to the college.” now is to get ready for the final in students Mikolaj Mozul and Daniel to hospital but it’s such a testament The winning team of UK Young to their talent and passion for the June. It’s a fantastic opportunity for Jones competed against colleges them and even to come this far is and universities from across the Seafood Chef of the Year will take industry that they still went on to home more than £4,000 worth win. a wonderful achievement. Having region, the talented duo didn’t taken part in such a prestigious make things easy for themselves, of prizes, including £500 for each “As a college, we have had such competition will put them one step with Dan having to go to hospital team member, a £1,000 Russums part way through the competition Voucher for the college and a Robot incredible support not only from ahead of the competition when it after cutting his finger. Cook Professional Heating Food other members of staff, but also comes to seeking work within the Processor, worth close to £2,000. from companies including M&J industry.” But their hard work and dedication in the lead up to the event paid off, with their 50 hours of preparation allowing Mikolaj to go on alone, serving up food of an incredibly high standard that bowled the judges away. Andy Macleod, Curriculum Leader for Hospitality & Catering at Warrington & Vale Royal College, said: “I am so incredibly proud of Mikolaj and Dan. They have done such an amazing job and to come first and take home the gold medal when they had to compete against teams from professional catering colleges – it’s just incredible. “They worked so hard in preparation for the event, coming into college as early as 5am to give themselves extra time before class. Both Mikolaj and Dan are an absolute credit to the catering

New Master’s launched by Institute of Policing A new Master’s programme in The Master’s will be based at the Policing and Security has been Institute of Policing, which is on the launched at the University of Warrington Campus. There are five Chester. compulsory core modules over the course, including: risk management The Institute of Policing at the and public protection; culture, University has developed an MSc programme, which will provide values and ethics in policing; law graduates with an in-depth enforcement and security. Students understanding and appreciation will then choose optional modules of the complexities of policing, from a range of specialised subjects, law enforcement and security in including: cyber security and contemporary society. The MSc investigation; counter terrorism has been designed following and serious and complex organised consultation with policing, law crime; and intelligence and covert enforcement and security agencies, policing management. so that the content delivers the key knowledge requirements of The course will consist of lectures, professionals currently working in seminars, workshops and that field. presentations, and these will be supplemented by private study. It Course leader and former senior will be delivered over one day each police officer Mike Blakeley, week over three short semesters said: “We are very excited to be of six weeks, with an induction in launching this Master’s at the September. The teaching hours will Institute of Policing. The Institute normally be six hours per week, was only established five years ago, depending on whether you choose so this is the perfect next step – to study the course on a full-time or and it also allows our first graduates part-time basis. Assessment will be to take that post graduate move by written coursework, as well as with us. The MSc in Policing, Law group or individual presentations. Enforcement and Security is suitable There are no written examinations. for students with an academic A Master’s qualification will be or professional background in awarded on successful completion policing, law enforcement and security, who wish to pursue of all seven modules, including a further study and research into dissertation. topics of contemporary interest. Further information, including We recognise that people have entry criteria, can be found at: busy lives, so the course has been developed to be studied either on www1.chester.ac.uk/study/ a full-time basis over one year, or postgraduate/policing-law- on a part-time basis over two years. enforcement-and-security/201810 This will allow students to plan their attendance in advance and Or contact Mike Blakeley at minimise any disruption to family [email protected] or and professional life.” by calling 01925 535020. 6 Insight July 2018 July 2018 Guinness World Record for Mental Health Awareness broken in Warrington A GUINNESS World Record for Mental Health Awareness was broken at with it raising awareness of such an programme running from Warrington the Halliwell Jones Stadium in Warrington. important cause. It was fantastic to Wolves, Widnes Vikings and Salford see so many people from across the Red Devils said: North West Boroughs Healthcare honoured to have been part of such town gathering to show their support NHS Foundation Trust, State of Mind a ground-breaking achievement. and take such an interest in learning “It was great night and brilliant to break a world record while helping Sport, Offload and To have broken a world record more about mental fitness.” Warrington Wolves joined forces to people learn more about mental break the record and raise awareness here at The Halliwell Jones Stadium Emma Goldsmith from Rugby League health issues in a fun session, in a of mental health by hosting the means a lot to this club especially Cares, who co-ordinates the Offload great location.” world’s largest mental health awareness lesson. The four organisations now officially hold the new world record, with a total of 857 people turning up to support the challenge. The previous world record was 688 people and was achieved in Chennai in India, earlier this year. The mental health lesson was led by Dr Phil Cooper (MBE), a nurse consultant from North West Boroughs Healthcare, along with a variety of former and current rugby league players. During the lesson, Dr Phil Cooper asked a series of thought-provoking questions relating to mental health, encouraging participants to lift up either a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ card with their response. In between these sessions, ambassadors from State of Mind Sport shared their personal mental health experiences and practical tips on how to manage mental fitness, with the evening drawing to a close at 7pm. Dr Cooper said: “What a fantastic night! The weather was brilliant, and the former players spoke from the heart about their own mental health and overcoming their problems. Sharing real life experiences to raise awareness of mental health was really powerful and brought the lesson to life.” “I feel proud to work for North West Boroughs Healthcare and State of Mind Sport, and to have the opportunity to use rugby league to reach people, raise awareness of mental health and help save lives.” Karl Fitzpatrick, CEO at Warrington Wolves, said: “We are proud and

Priestley to provide new ‘gold standard’ qualification YOUNG people in Warrington will “This is incredible news for young said it was part of his vision for a choose.” be some of the first in the country people in Warrington,” he said. world-class technical education to study T-Levels – the new ‘gold system. On Monday, three representatives standard’ in technical education. “T-Levels will be on a par with from Priestley College will meet A-Levels and provide young people From 2020 Priestley College – a Government ministers in London Priestley College has been selected with a choice between technical part of The Challenge Academy to discuss how T-Levels will be to teach the qualifications from and academic education after they Trust – will offer T-Levels in ‘Digital’ implemented. 2020, it is the only centre in turn 16. as well as ‘Education & Childcare’. Cheshire to be chosen and one of Leading employers including just a handful in the North West. “One of the reasons we’ve Prime Minister Theresa May Lloyds, IBM and Skanska have been chosen is because of our said: “Everyone should be able to offered strong support for the new T-Levels will provide a high-quality, track record for delivering high have access to an education that qualification. technical alternative to A-Levels quality, academic and vocational suits them, but we know that for ensuring thousands of people programmes and our professional those that don’t choose to go to “This is an exciting moment in the across the country have the skills expertise in Childcare and Digital university, the routes into further history of Priestley College and for to help the UK compete globally in Technologies so it is something of technical and vocational training the futures of Warrington’s young industry. which we are extremely proud.” can be hard to navigate. people,” said Matthew Grant. Principal Matthew Grant said the The Government has named less “That’s why we’re making the most “To be able to provide the academic, decision would mean Priestley than 60 colleges and post-16 significant reform to advanced vocational and technical routes at continued to provide the widest providers that will teach T-Levels technical education in 70 years Priestley means our students will possible range of courses that nationwide. to ensure young people have continue to have the widest choice would also include A-Levels and gold standard qualifications open possible as they make decisions BTECs. Education Secretary Damian Hinds to them whichever route they that could set them up for life.” Insight 7 July 2018 July 2018

8 Insight July 2018 July 2018 Wire players honour Priestley’s rising stars WO Warrington Wolves players honoured some of the stars of the most of all I have enjoyed it,” said During the ceremony awards were Tfuture at Priestley College’s annual Sports Awards. Annabel, who studies BTEC Sport handed out to students competing and A-Level English Literature and in sports as varied as judo, athletics Toby King and Jack Johnson Among those to receive honours on Language. and netball. presented the awards, which the day were Harry Wilkinson and recognised the achievements of Annabel Rodgers who were named Priestley’s Team of the Year was its There was also recognition for Priestley students on pitches, Priestley’s Sports Personalities of rugby players who were crowned academic achievements including courts and in pools including at the Year. North West champions, but Mick Mitchell in Sport and Exercise international level. competition was fierce. Science as well as Beth Cox in BTEC Harry, who attended Helsby High Sport. “It was great to spend time at School, and former Hope Academy In a year of unparalleled success Priestley and meet some of the pupil Annabel were shortlisted by for the college, its basketball, Nigel Howells, Head of Sport at college’s dedicated sportsmen and tutors then voted for by their peers. volleyball, ladies’ football and Priestley, said: “The awards are women,” said Toby. swimming teams were all regional the result of years of dedication by Among Harry’s achievements in champions. students to their sport and not just “Not only is there a lot of talent, rugby over the past year was a their achievements over the past 12 but they are also young people first England cap while Annabel It was also a good year for the months. committed to achieving their impressed on the football pitch. college’s footballers, several of academic goals as well, which is whom have received offers to study “It is a proud moment for us, their so important for people going into “I have played well this year and at American universities after they families, but mostly for the students sport.” have always tried my best, but went on a US tour in February. themselves.”

Pakistani PhD student hopes to help solve her country’s energy crisis A student from Pakistan, who to generate clean power, cut their is studying for her PhD at the power bills and heat their own University of Chester, has made premises. it her career goal to play her part in helping to solve her country’s She will be trialling a range of energy crisis. feedstocks, including animal and agricultural matter, to generate Mubashra Latif, who is 30 and combined heat and power (CHP), from Lahore in Pakistan, is based at with the aim of discovering which Thornton Science Park in Cheshire, feedstocks work best to create within the Faculty of Science electricity and heat (and therefore and Engineering, where she is redirecting it from landfill). investigating alternative feedstocks to turn into energy. Mubashra hopes that she can also eventually use her research and She is being supported by the energy expertise to benefit her University of Chester’s Eco- home country Pakistan, where Innovation Cheshire and Warrington one third of the population lacks project, which is part-funded by the the access to electricity which European Regional Development has become a basic life necessity Fund. The Eco-Innovation project in the 21st century. The Entrade is led by the University, with biomass energy units are modular, Lancaster University as a partner and can be easily transported, and institution, to work with local SMEs rapidly installed, so that they can in the innovation and adoption of be ready to use within hours. This Low Carbon Technologies. Through this programme Mubashra is also makes them an attractive future supported by the UK’s leading option for agricultural countries distributed biomass company like Pakistan, which produces more Arensis (through its sister company, than 50 million tons of agricultural Green Growth Power Ltd). biomass annually. This feedstock has the potential to be converted During her three year PhD studies, into electrical power via small scale Mubashra will be exploring how gasification power plants that could businesses could use special on-site help resolve Pakistan’s energy biomass energy converters (units) crisis.

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