NOVEMBER NEWS

This month regeneration of Temple Quarter has taken another step forward with a Cabinet decision to progress Temple Square projects. Bristol's creative, digital and media sectors had cause to celebrate at the end of October with Channel 4's announcement Bristol will be home to one of its new Creative Hubs.

The new traffic diversions are in operation at Temple Gate allowing work to push forward on the pedestrian crossing and installation of the District Heat Main. Network Rail improvement works at Filton Bank continue until 19 November with buses replacing trains on key routes in the Bristol area.

Cabinet decision advances regeneration of Temple Quarter

Plans for the redevelopment of a prominent area in Temple Quarter took a step forward this week with the Cabinet decision to approve the Joint Development and Land Agreement for Engine Shed 2, Temple Square and Station Approach.

Read about plans for Engine Shed 2 and Temple Square Plaza on our website.

Channel 4 announces Bristol as home to new Creative Hub

On 31 October, Channel 4 confirmed Bristol will be host to one of its new Creative Hubs, along with Glasgow, while their headquarters will relocate to Leeds. Mayor Marvin Rees said "This move will help to build on our existing thriving media industry and wealth of local talent. We look forward to welcoming Channel 4 to the city.”

Business West Local Sector Skills Statements 2018

Do you know what the future skills challenges are in your sector? Business West has compiled 12 Local Sector Skills Statements to report on current knowledge and expertise as well as objectives and themes for 2018/19. To find out download the Local Sector Skills Statement.

Have your say on the future of Bristol's high streets

Bristol City Council is calling for businesses, communities and consumers to share their views on the future of the city’s high streets and shopping areas. However you use Bristol’s high streets – business, resident, visitor – help shape their future by completing one of our surveys by 18 November:

Quick updates

November is Scale Up month at Engine Shed with a series of blogs and events
Active and budding angel investors are invited to an event on 26 November to hear top tips for investing in start-ups in the West of England
Complete Business West's Business Skills and Training survey
Digital Cities Bristol Open Doors events give behind-the-scenes access to the creative and digital sector or get taught by the experts at a Google certified workshop
Explore how industry and the education sector can co-design a curriculum fit for the future with Skills West and Bath Spa University
Don't forget: Ongoing rail improvement works at Filton Bank mean bus replacements are in operation between Bristol Parkway and Temple Meads, and on the Severn Beach line.

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