Building firm looking back at the Luddites
properties in Scunthorpe with external insulation upgrades. The project drew funding from National Energy Action’s Technical Innovation Fund as well as capital funds from the council.
Duncan McCombie, chief executive of YES Energy Solutions, site, which is so close to where the traumatic events of 200 years ago took place. It seems appropriate that it will now become a place that offers employment to local people.”
Prayers were also said for the forthcoming Luddite Way Business Park to become a valuable place for employment and enterprise. The development is scheduled for completion in early 2018 and already has said: “Reducing fuel poverty and helping people live in homes that they can afford to heat is our number one priority. The North Lincolnshire scheme is a fantastic example of how an effective partnership has helped a series of vulnerable householders take back several clients committed to moving on to the site. “We are proud to be able to contribute towards the generation of jobs in Spenborough,” said Mr Barnes. “It is important to maintain skills, manufacturing and quality services. Ultimately, any economic improvements in this area can only put us in a stronger position in the North.”
The Spen Valley Civic Society control of their energy bills.”
YES Energy Solutions has won four industry awards in the last two years and plans to build on this success by working with other councils and helping more householders save energy and reduce their carbon footprint. Pictured at the new Luddite Way Business Park in Cleckheaton are (from left) the Rev Richard Burge, site manager Mel Watson, Carl Barnes, the Rev Brunel James, Annette Smith, and interior designer Caroline Barnes website tells how in the early hours of April 12, 1812, more than 100 men attacked the mill belonging to William Cartwright at Rawfolds intent on breaking in and smashing its shearing frames. After a fierce battle with soldiers stationed in the vicinity, the attack failed. Many Luddites were injured but managed to escape, but two were badly wounded and captured.