Business Biscuit

1 week ago | businessbiscuit.com | Peter Davison

Swindon & Wiltshire Social Friday May 9 2025 Professionals from the Hungerford office of a property consultancy Fisher German are embarking on an epic fundraising relay today (Friday) to raise money for a life-saving charity. Fisher German, which has an office on Church Street, is marking its 25th anniversary with its ‘Big25’ charity challenge which will see colleagues tour its 25 offices across the country in a 2,400-mile journey – without any form of motorised transport.

1 week ago | businessbiscuit.com | Peter Davison

Swindon & Wiltshire Social Friday May 9 2025 Business sponsors are being sought for the popular Malmesbury Carnival, which returns to the town this summer. The carnival, which was started in the town over 100 years ago, offers a range of events for local people and for visitors from wider Wiltshire or elsewhere over the school holidays.

1 week ago | businessbiscuit.com | Peter Davison

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Friday May 9 2025 A Swindon company that is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year has appointed new managing directors for its waste solutions and homes divisions. Neil Pollard has been promoted from divisional director – commercial, to divisional managing director, waste solutions at The Hills Group, while Mark Tinson has been promoted from operations director, to divisional managing director, homes.

1 week ago | businessbiscuit.com | Peter Davison

Swindon & Wiltshire Appointments Friday May 9 2025 West Berkshire Council has appointed Joseph Holmes as its new chief executive. Joseph was made interim chief executive following the departure of the previous CEO, who stepped down from the role in November 2024. Joseph first joined West Berkshire Council in 2008 as chief accountant before moving on to senior roles at Slough Borough Council and Winchester City Council.

1 week ago | businessbiscuit.com | Peter Davison

Swindon & Wiltshire Economy Friday May 9 2025 Hosting conferences and businesses events helped Newbury Racecourse romp home with £1.1 million in profit this financial year. The company posted a revenue of £22.04 million for the year to 31 December 2024, a 16 per cent increase from £18.96 million in 2023. Profit before tax increased to £1.1 million, compared with £720,000 the year before.