Business Link
Business Link is funded by the government to provide you with all the support you need to succeed in business, whether you are just starting out or are running a well-established business. The services that Business Link offers are free, easy to use and impartial. They can help you to get started, grow your business, find new markets, get quick answers to everyday business questions and manage all aspects of your business more effectively.
People 1st
People 1st is the skills council for the hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism sector in the UK.
They are working to transform skills in the sector, particularly in the areas of management and leadership, customer service and craft skills. People 1st are committed to ensuring that public funds support the industry to develop only those qualifications and programmes that meet the needs of employers.
Accommodation Quality Assurance Schemes
If you run a hotel, guest house or a self-catering establishment, you will understand the benefits of being associated with a well-established qaulity assurance scheme.
Both The AA and the Quality in Tourism have developed star rating quality schemes to help consumers understand the different types of accommodation available.
If you are not part of either scheme why not take a moment to look at the many benefits available to you if you sign up.
If you want to learn more contact Wakefield Council's Tourism and Festivals Team on 01924 305054
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS)
Food Hygiene Rating Scheme is a national public information service where you can find the official local authority hygiene ratings for food businesses - now the world's largest site of its type.
Everyone can find out how hygienic and well-managed the food preparation at any of the premises listed such as favourite take-aways, clubs, pubs and restaurants.
Click the link above for more information.
Creative England
Creative England is a new organisation that has taken over the remit from the regional screen agency network to deliver film-based activity across the English regions on behalf of the British Film Institute and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Click on the link above to find out more.
Wakefield district has around 130 locations listed on the Yorkshire locations database covering key tourist attractions, public spaces, municipal buildings, private residences and business premises: these include the Hepworth Wakefield; Yorkshire Sculpture Park; Nostell Priory; Xscape and Wakefield Town Hall.
Wakefield Council's Tourism Team also deal with enquiries from production managers for locations suitable for film and television.
To find out about the latest news from Creative England click here.
Wakefield Tourist Information Centre
Wakefield Tourist Information Centre (TIC) is committed to providing a high quality service, promoting the Wakefield district as an exciting cultural destintion. We work with local partners to offer interesting and up to date information, ensuring visitors and local residents are provided with all the necessary tools they need to experience the very best the Wakefield district has to offer.
If you're looking to promote your event to a wider audience, we also offer a ticket sales and event booking service to local businesses for a small fee. If you are interested in finding out more about TIC services or have a special event that you would like us to promote and book, please call us on 0845 601 8353 or email tic@wakefield.gov.uk. To find out more abut the TIC click here.
UKSP
UKSP is the ultimate resource for anyone interested in the dynamic hospitality, leisure, travel and tourism industry. UKSP helps support and develop careers by actively promoting the benefits of working in the industries, supplying reliable information and advice to career seekers, employers, training providers and advisors. The UKSP website is more than just a vacancies board. It is a one-stop shop for career guidance, training, information, networking and business development.
To find out more go to www.uksp.co.uk
