West Lancashire Light Railway

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We are delighted to be appointed by West Lancashire Light Railway as Lead Consultant for their new building, which is set to become a vibrant visitor, volunteer and community hub. Designed with sustainability, practicality and flexibility in mind, the building will house a kitchen and combined tearoom, classroom, meeting room and training space for staff, volunteers and visitors.

The building, named Y Caban, takes inspiration from the traditional shelters used by quarrymen in North Wales.

Due for completion in late summer 2026, the project aims to create a welcoming environment for learning, collaboration and friendship.

If you would be interested in visiting West Lancashire Light Railway please click on the link below:

https://www.westlancsrailway.org

JYM Fifa World Cup 2026 Predictions

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Good luck to everyone who has entered the JYM Fifa World Cup 2026 Predictions in support of Rosemere Cancer Foundation who are JYM chosen charity for 2026. Rosemere supports world class cancer treatment throughout Lancashire and South Cumbria

Kicking off on 11th June 2026 we will be putting regular updates on our website and LinkedIn page so you can keep an eye on player leader board and track your progress.

Stuart Baird retires as a Partner at JYM

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We are saddened to share that Stuart Baird will be retiring as a Partner of the practice on 31 March 2026.

Stuart has been a valued member of JYM for 28 years, playing a key role in our growth and success. While he is stepping back from his Partner role, he will continue to support us as a consultant, so we are pleased that he won’t be disappearing entirely.

Stuart now plans to enjoy more time travelling and perfecting his golf game, and we wish him every happiness in this next chapter.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to him for his friendship, dedication, and many contributions over the years.

 

Get To Know Our Team Members

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It has been a little while since I’ve managed to convince someone to do a blog for the ‘Get to know our team members’ section, however I am pleased that I have managed to force Matt into giving us an insight into the world of Matt Kerr.  Matt Kerr has recently been appointed as a JYM Partner having been promoted from Associate Partner in December 2025. Matt is also one of our Chartered Building Surveyors.

Name: Matt Kerr

Position: Partner / Chartered Building Surveyor

Started at JYM: 20th anniversary next year!

Fun Fact: Matt thinks he is better at DIY than his results would suggest

Interesting Fact: During his time working on the MOJ estate Matt has learned that Female prisons are scarier places to visit than Male establishments

Likes: Bargain Hunting          

Dislikes: Poor tea making etiquette (the milk-in-first approach Is unacceptable)

Latest Projects: Amongst other things Matt is currently working on a dental surgery proposal along with managing a nationwide radon monitoring programme and will soon be starting on a programme of modular building feasibility studies

Previous Roles: Matt is a JYM ‘lifer’ having changed careers from retail management in 2005

 

JYM Partnership Is Heading to Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live in Manchester

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We’re excited to share that Adam Sharples will be attending the upcoming Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live event in Manchester 10th – 11th February.  Adam is one of JYM’s team of Principal designers and also holds Incorporated membership of the Association for Project Safety.

The event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and practitioners for two days of learning, networking, and exploring the latest developments in workplace safety and wellbeing.

We always value the opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, clients, and partners.  If you’re planning to attend and would like to meet up for a chat let us know – we’d love to hear from you.

Looking forward to seeing you in Manchester!