If you are a pub, restaurant or café planning to re-open and operate a table service from April 12, register your business on the Eat Local website business directory to help to promote your business to local people and visitors. It is free to join. To get your business listed, […]
Are You Preparing to Reopen Your Business?
Whether you are reopening following lockdown, opening a new business or simply diversifying what you offer, then this free scheme offers friendly advice to help you understand what you need to do to meet your legal obligations when reopening. From fire safety and signposting allergens in your menu to hosting an outdoor event, a series of handy […]
Extra help for businesses to cover Covid-19 losses
We are currently accepting applications under the Exceptional Hardship, Business Adaptation and Self-employed schemes. Following a recent review, the council expanded the Additional Restrictions Grant so that it can support more businesses through these schemes: Exceptional Hardship Scheme: Aimed at micro, small and medium sized businesses, this is designed to […]
Lewes District Council fast tracks summer al fresco fun for all
Lewes District Council will shelve a raft of usual licencing requirements to give customers at pubs, restaurants and cafes the opportunity to enjoy more al fresco drinking and dining during the summer months. The council decision will help hospitality businesses that have been shut because of the Covid-19 pandemic and […]
Is your business ready to grow?
Digital Islands is running a programme of business support funded through East Sussex County Council (under the banner of the South East Business Boost European Regional Development Fund). They have three spaces left for the next wave, which starts in three weeks time. Each business receives an initial 2-3 consultation […]
Cabinet triggers funding opportunity for businesses in Lewes district
Cabinet councillors at Lewes District Council have earmarked a funding pot for businesses in the district and self-employed who are suffering exceptional hardship, including those that have not been able to access any of the government Covid-19 support. Councillor James MacCleary, Leader of Lewes District Council, said: “We are increasingly […]
Local businesses invited to help shape the East Sussex Wellbeing at Work Programme
East Sussex Public Health and partners are developing the East Sussex Wellbeing at Work Programme to be launched later this year. The programme will contain a free award-based accreditation scheme to recognise East Sussex employer’s commitment to improving health and wellbeing in the workplace, and it will support local employers […]
Free and impartial skills information and support businesses from Transform
How can Transform help my business?They can help you to address current and future skills gaps through government funded apprenticeships, traineeships and workforce skills training.They offer impartial, one-to-one advice and support about how to source and access workforce training, in line with your business objectives.Did you know?Hiring an apprentice is […]
Council supports National Apprenticeship Week
APPRENTICESHIPS in East Sussex will be given a boost this week as the county council supports National Apprenticeship Week (NAW), which runs from February 8 – 14. As well as highlighting the national campaign, the council is officially launching its £600,000 Transform programme this week which supports businesses to access […]
Prioritising community testing in East Sussex – request to complete survey
Community testing is being rolled out in East Sussex to identify people who unknowingly have Covid-19. Testing of people without symptoms (asymptomatic) will enable anyone unknowingly carrying the virus to isolate, along with their contacts thus reducing the spread of the virus in the community. To make best use of […]
Keep your business moving: New video explainers on doing business with Europe
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has launched a series of new, on demand videos to help businesses familiarise themselves with the new rules and the actions they should take. Businesses can find out more about 18 topics, including importing and exporting, trade, data, and audit and accounting. […]
Take your company to the next level in 2021
Are you a business leader responsible for the development and delivery of the company business plan? Would you benefit from guidance on producing the ideal business plan for your company? Join Locate East Sussex for their free business planning programme running from 3 February – 10 March 2021. Led by […]
Have you got a great business idea for 2021 but don’t know where to start?
Future entrepreneurs in the Lewes district are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Local Enterprise & Apprenticeship Platform (LEAP) business start-up programme. Applicants will access a package of tailored support and be in with a chance to win a £2,500 grant to start their business. This free programme is funded by Lewes District […]
Ice Cream Concession on Seaford Promenade available for Tender
Seaford Town Council is pleased to invite tenders for a mobile ice cream concession on Seaford’s popular seafront. Seaford Town Council’s highly sought-after Mobile Ice Cream Concession spot, situated on Marine Parade at Bönningstedt Promenade, is available for tender. Bönningstedt Promenade is placed along the western part of the two-mile […]
Maria Caulfield MP welcomes new support for businesses
Lewes MP Maria Caulfield has welcomed new support for businesses announced by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak. The government have already set out the economic package of support for businesses over the Winter, including monthly grants for closed businesses worth up to £3,000 per month, extending the furlough scheme to April […]
New website launches to support local manufacturers
Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council have launched a new website to promote local manufacturers. The new website – www.makelocal.info – showcases manufacturers across different sectors including food and beverage, plastics, chemical and pharmaceutical. Manufacturing is well represented across Lewes District and Eastbourne with a higher percentage of commercial space dedicated […]
SETTING UP SMEs FOR CHRISTMAS
● SINCE THE START OF THE PANDEMIC, 65% OF BUSINESS OWNERS FEEL THEIR BUSINESS HAS BECOME BETTER AT COMMUNICATING, WITH 23% AGREEING THAT NEW TECHNOLOGY HAS ALLOWED STAFF TO WORK MORE EFFICIENTLY ● 37% OF STAFF PLAN TO WORK IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS THAN THEIR USUAL REMOTE ENVIRONMENT THROUGHOUT THE CHRISTMAS & NEW […]
NEARLY 5,000 JOBS TO BE SAVED AT PEACOCKS IF MANAGEMENT BUY-OUT GETS GO AHEAD
This could be some good news for our local stores. A management buy-out (MBO) proposal has been submitted to the administrators of fashion retailer Peacocks and if successful has the potential to prevent UK-wide store closures and save 4,908 people from redundancy. The bid from a senior eCommerce manager at […]
Greens call for extra support for small business hit by Covid
Lewes District Green Party has called for additional measures to support small businesses that have suffered heavy losses during the coronavirus pandemic, ahead of Small Business Saturday this weekend. As small companies across the district struggle to keep afloat due to the pandemic, local Greens have called for a five […]
New website launches to support local manufacturers
Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council have launched a new website to promote local manufacturers. The new website (makelocal.info) showcases manufacturers across different sectors including food and beverage, plastics, chemical and pharmaceutical. Manufacturing is well represented across Lewes District and Eastbourne with a higher percentage of commercial space dedicated […]
Free business support programme for heritage organisations Heritage Compass is a a brand-new business support programme which will help 150 small and medium-sized heritage organisations from across England to grow and sustain their businesses. Over two years, the programme will be offering tailored training, mentoring, peer learning and strategy development, […]
Applications invited for latest Covid-19 business grants
The application process for the recently announced Local Restriction Support Grants is now open and can be accessed via the Eastbourne Borough Council. Businesses that the government have said must close during the current lockdown can apply for grants of up to £3,000 per month. The criteria for the scheme […]
East Sussex Visitor Summit – Tuesday 24 November at 10am
Ask the experts how they are handling the latest Covid-19 situation This free virtual summit brings together hospitality experts who will be asked by by Rob Cottrill, Chief Executive of Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils on how they built their businesses, and how they are coping with a second […]
Who to contact for business advice
If you need help understanding the schemes put in place to help businesses through the current COVID-19 situation contact Business East Sussex on 01273 335878 or visit southeastbusiness.org.uk/east-sussex. A business advisor will also be able to help you on a one to one basis on a range of matters including business […]
Live Q&A: Support for Businesses and help available through the Community Hubs | Thursday 5 November at 10am
Do note the new day! The weekly Live Q&A will take place on Thursday 5 November at 10am this week, to coincide with the first day of the new lockdown period. This week’s session will focus on the support available for businesses affected by Covid-19, for which Cllr James MacCleary will be joined by […]
How is your business doing in the current climate?
Your Eastbourne BID, the business-led, business-funded initiative to improve and enhance Eastbourne town centre has launched a business survey. They want to understand your current situation, growth prospects, and where you feel you might need further support. Next month, they will be holding a webinar with Caroline Ansell MP and […]
Got a new business idea? Here is what to do next
To give local residents and businesses more choice in accessing their business support services, Edeal has launched a series of free bite size webinars, and is hosting a free and Covid-secure business start-up workshop in Eastbourne on Monday 16 November. Edeal is funded by Lewes District and Eastbourne Borough Councils to provide free […]
Apply now for the next LEAP business start-up programme
Have you got a great business idea but don’t know where to start? Future entrepreneurs from Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to take part in next year’s LEAP business start-up programme to access a package of tailored support, and to be in with a […]
Second recovery summit: Working together to support people affected by Covid-19 in Lewes district
The second recovery summit for Lewes district highlighted the importance of working together to create new jobs, a more skilled workforce and giving struggling people the support they need in the wake of Covid-19. It was hosted online by Councillor Zoe Nicholson( pictured), Deputy Leader of Lewes District Council, on Wednesday (October 14) to bring together local businesses and voluntary and […]
Series of webinar support for tourism businesses starting tomorrow
To help the tourism sector to rebuild, a series of webinars launching Wednesday 21 October has been created to deliver practical solutions and advice for those in the industry. The first of these webinars, Building Resilience: Seasonal Solutions for Tourism Businesses, will focus on the key to seasonal survival after […]
New networking events for the fashion, accessories and textiles sector
Starting on Tuesday 20 October, South East Creatives has organised two virtual networking events for small businesses and sole traders working in fashion, accessories and textiles.The events will facilitated by Mo Tomaney, Director of Wise Birds Network Ltd, and will cover securing more leads from social media and converting them […]
Forum returns to bring together Newhaven’s champions
After the first successful meeting in September, the Newhaven Enterprise Zone has organised another virtual Newhaven Champions meeting on Thursday 19 November, 4pm – 5.30pm.You’ll hear from fantastic speakers, get the latest on the developments for the town and help be a part of Newhaven’s story.For more information and to […]
The way you hire from the EU is changing
This is something important if you hire employees from the EU. Last week the Home Office launched a new campaign to help employers prepare for the introduction of the UK’s new points-based immigration system. Free movement is ending, and the new system will introduce job, salary and language requirements that […]
ChamberCustoms – Helping traders keep on trading
ChamberCustoms is the customs specialist advisory, training and HMRC compliant service delivered through Chambers of Commerce across the UK. It harnesses the reach, expertise and knowledge of the British Chamber network to offer an unbeatably fast, reliable and compliant service. They are also running four topical and interactive webinars, Countdown […]
Winter Economy Plan
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a new package of measures to support businesses with the continuing impact of the coronavirus pandemic. It included: A new Job Support Scheme will be introduced from 1 November which will run for six monthsThe Self-employment Income Support Scheme will be extended until 30 April 2021.The temporary 15% […]
New “one-stop” website launches to help local independent shops
Eastbourne Borough and Lewes District Councils have launched a new website to promote the wide array of local independent shops in the area.Shop owners are being urged to sign up to the free website that has been designed to provide residents with a thorough directory of local independent shops across […]
LEAP of faith as council pledges support for business entrepreneurs
Lewes District Council has agreed to continue its business support programmes for a further three years. Cabinet councillors agreed that the Local Enterprise & Apprenticeship Platform (LEAP) had proved a great success, having supported and encouraged more than 250 local people with either a desire to start their own business […]
Yodel workers at depots in London and the South East vote by a landslide to reject pay increase offer and could take strike action in a further ballot.
YODEL staff working from depots in Hatfield, Hayes, Waltham Cross, Basildon & Borehamwood could decide to take strike action along with other staff in Yodel depots across the country over the offer of a disappointing pay rise. The company has put forward a two-year deal starting from July 2020 to […]
Call for business owners to hear about an exciting project in Newhaven
Local businesses and entrepreneurs are being invited to attend a virtual briefing about a potential new project on Railway Quay in Newhaven. A new project that is planned for the site would involve shipping containers being used to create the Railway Quay Hub. It is hoped that these would be used […]