Business news in Thirsk and Malton
Welcome to the Thirsk and Malton page of the Business North Yorkshire newsletter. Here you will find details of local networking groups, events in the area, and business news from around the constituency.
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Your local Senior Business Advisor
As Senior Business Advisor for Thirsk and Malton, Jo’s primary role is to promote and support business growth and the economic potential of North Yorkshire, and she works with colleagues, partners and key stakeholders to help deliver our Economic Growth Strategy. Jo takes the lead responsibility for delivering a bespoke one-to-one business engagement and support service to the businesses of the Thirsk and Malton constituency, as well as the Easingwold area.
Jo has extensive experience in economic development, regeneration and project management, having worked across multiple public sector services. Jo and her family enjoy walking, making the most of the picturesque North Yorkshire countryside.
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News and events in your area
Martyn’s Law and SCaN Training for Local Businesses
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill, known as Martyn’s Law, gained Royal Assent on Thursday 3 April 2025 after years of campaigning by Figen Murray OBE, the mother of Martyn Hett, one of the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena attack. Martyn’s Law requires public premises with a capacity of over 200 to have better preparedness for terrorist attacks and the ability to respond effectively.
To support local businesses in implementing Martyn’s Law, our Ryedale Community Safety Team is offering two free ‘See, Check and Notify (SCaN) Customer Facing’ training sessions this summer.
- Wednesday 16 July 2025 at 10am until 1pm, Ryedale House, Malton
- Tuesday 26 August 2025 at 9.30am until 12.30pm, Pickering Memorial Hall
What is SCaN Training?
SCaN training helps businesses maximise safety and security with existing resources. It empowers staff to identify suspicious activity and take the appropriate action, helping to prevent potential threats while enhancing the customer experience.
This training is free and open to all local businesses and organisations, particularly those impacted by Martyn’s Law.