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Accountancy firm BDO welcomes 12 new trainees to Ipswich office

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Accountancy firm BDO has welcomed 12 new trainees to its Ipswich office this week. The local hires are part of a larger intake of 20 new trainees across East Anglia and over 600 nationwide.

The big picture: The new trainees will join BDO's audit, tax, and advisory practices and will have the opportunity to undertake a Level 7 apprenticeship programme – equivalent to a master's degree.

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By the numbers:

  • 12 new trainees in Ipswich

  • 20 total new trainees in East Anglia

  • Over 600 new trainees nationwide

What they're saying: Peter Harrup, Head of BDO in East Anglia, said: "I'm always delighted to welcome our annual cohort of new trainees to our offices in East Anglia. This young talent never fails to bring a fresh perspective, enthusiasm, energy, and a thirst for knowledge."

Zoom in: BDO is also focusing on increasing diversity in the accountancy profession:

  • 40 students from lower socio-economic backgrounds participated in the "Explore BDO" programme.

  • 22 university students took part in BDO's Black Heritage Insight programme.

  • Both programmes offer fast-track applications for apprenticeship or graduate positions.

What's next: BDO will welcome over 80 students on a summer internship in July next year.

The bottom line: As Harrup notes, "At BDO, we're committed to opening up as many opportunities as possible to a diverse group of young people who will play a vital role in helping to shape not only the firm but our industry in years to come."

TRU7 Group set date for 'public exhibition' of controversial Fynn Valley quarry

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Residents will have the chance to ask developers about plans for a proposed quarry in the Fynn Valley at a public exhibition in Westerfield next month.

The big picture: TRU7 Group has announced a public exhibition on 21 February at Westerfield Village Hall to present its proposals for a new quarry in the Fynn Valley.

The plans have already attracted more than 350 objections from residents with concerns including:

  • Health risks from silica dust exposure

  • Noise from machinery and HGV traffic

  • Impact on dark skies and stargazing

  • Potential groundwater contamination risks

  • Effects on local flooding patterns

  • Traffic increase, with projected HGV movement every 4 minutes on the B1077

  • Impact on local tourism and hospitality businesses

  • Loss of agricultural land

Stop the quarry sign in Westerfield, Ipswich
Stop the quarry sign in Westerfield, IpswichOliver Rouane-WilliamsIpswich.co.uk

Why it matters: The exhibition will be the first opportunity for residents to:

  • View detailed proposals for the quarry development

  • Question TRU7 Group representatives directly

  • Learn about planned environmental measures

  • Understand the proposed 16-year extraction timeline

What to expect: The exhibition will run from 09:00 to 20:00 at Westerfield Village Hall and will cover:

  • The proposed extraction and processing of sand and gravel

  • Restoration plans using suitable soils and clays

  • Advance and restoration of biodiversity enhancements

What's next: The Group says plans remain at an early stage:

  • No formal planning application has been submitted yet

  • Once submitted, there will be 21 days for formal objections

The bottom line: The exhibition allows residents to understand and question the quarry proposals before any formal planning process begins.

Fynn Valley quarry public exhibition

TRU7 Group is hosting a public exhibition about its proposed quarry development in the Fynn Valley at Westerfield Village Hall.

  • Other
  • 21 February
  • 09:00-20:00
Stop the quarry sign in Westerfield, Ipswich
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