Local News From Eastbourne Newhaven Peacehaven Polegate and Seaford
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 […]
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 […]
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 Eastbourne BID is running a Christmas Youth Market on Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 December and is looking for young entrepreneurs selling handcrafts, gifts or festival food and treats.If you are a young trader aged 16-30 years in the Eastbourne area, call 01323 671660 to see how the market […]
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 […]
The National Careers Service Virtual Jobs Fair returns to the South East on Thursday 8 October, 1pm-4pm. The platform can be used to promote your vacancies live to job seekers, and at no cost to you. To find out more, message the National Careers Service, by visiting here twitter.com/CareersSE.
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 […]
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% […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Locate East Sussex has smashed its performance targets for the three years up to April 2020, supporting 42 companies that have moved into East Sussex and helping a further 66 local companies expand into new premises.Attracting over 1,300 enquiries, the team delivered 69 tailored packages, each comprising 12 hours of […]
If you run a business or enterprise in Eastbourne or are thinking of starting-up a new venture, you could receive up to 2 hours social media training funded through Eastbourne Borough Council. Make sure your online marketing is working for your business or organisation with social media training. Provided by […]
Maria Caulfield MP has welcomed the support of the Sussex Chamber of Commerce for the government Kickstart scheme that plans to invest £2 billion to support young people into work. The Kickstart scheme is a £2 billion fund designed to create hundreds of thousands of high quality, 6-month work placements […]
From next month, the new £2 billion Green Homes Grant will part fund low carbon home improvements for over 600,000 homes however, only registered installers can carry out the work. To take part, all tradespeople must register with TrustMark – the Government Endorsed Quality Scheme giving homeowners reassurance that businesses […]
The British Business Bank’ Start Up Loans scheme has given out over 75,000 start up loans to new businesses including to start ups in the Lewes Constituency. In total, the Government-backed scheme has lent more than £623m, with an average loan size of just over £8000, to small businesses across […]
Small and medium sized businesses in the Lewes District can now access Open4Business for free until 31 October 2020. The online funding portal is updated regularly with new local, regional and national funding announcements and can be easily searched by industry, region and business size. The portal then provides information […]
For the latest funding streams available under the £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund visit here www.gov.uk/guidance/funding-available-through-the-culture-recovery-fund. It includes the Culture Recovery Fund: Grants scheme administered by the Arts Council England. You can apply for this fund if you are a cultural organisation who is at imminent risk of failure. Round two […]
• Department for International Trade (DIT) steps up engagement with British industry and farmers as UK trade negotiations intensify • Eleven new trade advisory groups, covering a range of key sectors, established to provide knowledge and experience • Insight and expertise of top business people being used to inform UK […]
Lewes District Council has launched a new fast-track planning advice service for businesses to help them adapt quickly to the many challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic. The Covid-19 crisis has created countless challenges for businesses and the council is helping to address these wherever it can. This latest council […]
Lewes District Council has appointed the Sustainable Business Partnership Community Interest Company (CIC) and 3VA to lead the Lewes District Council Climate Forum. Designed to enable district-wide ownership of the climate emergency, it is hoped the forum will help focus climate and sustainability issues in the district and provide support […]
An entrepreneurial florist has won £2,500 towards her new business start-up in the first ever ‘virtual’ final of the Local Enterprise and Apprenticeship Platform (LEAP) annual award. Clare Smith beat the other finalists who all had to present their business plans to a panel of judges in a Dragon’s Den-style competition, which was held online this year due […]
Lewes and Eastbourne District Councils have announced that hospitality businesses in the district can now apply for free to place seats and tables outside their premises like the Riverside, Lewes in the picture. Businesses serving food and drink – such as pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes, coffee shops, snack bars, and ice cream parlours – are […]
Lewes District Council and Eastbourne Borough Council have been recognised for supporting local business through innovation during the pandemic. The Local Government Association (LGA) has highlighted the councils’ dedicated portal that delivers Covid-19 business grants, as an example of good practice using a digital solution. The new portal was launched […]
Maria Caulfield MP is urging residents in Seaford to support their local football club and local businesses by joining the new local community discount card scheme. The Seaford MP joined Seaford Town FC to launch the Community Card and handed out awards to players, alongside Seaford Town Mayor, Cllr Rodney […]
• 35% of female workers experienced at least one sexist workplace demand since lockdown started • 60% of female workers didn’t report inappropriate requests to HR • 25% of female workers targeted with these comments have upped their beauty regime, fearing a negative impact on their career Female workers have received sexist demands from […]
Save the High Street is offering free personalised COVID-19 recovery and resilience health-checks for local businesses. After completing an online survey you’ll receive: A Health-Check report and scores, highlighting risks and opportunities across your business. 6 top recommendations selected for you, each with step-by-step guides and other content. A telephone […]
Lewes District Council has today (July 9) agreed to implement a new planning guidance that will boost training and job opportunities for Newhaven residents. The TGN (Newhaven Local Employment and Training Technical Guidance Note) will require developers on larger commercial and residential projects to have a local labour agreement in place with […]
Eastbourne’s brand new ‘Covid-Ready’ quality assurance scheme is designed to provide all the latest guidance and support for your businesses as you reopen following the coronavirus outbreak, while also reassuring customers, that their visit will meet the highest safety standards. Free to Join The scheme is free to join and covers multiple industry sectors including accommodation, restaurants, […]
The selection of posters that have been made available for business owners to display on their premises, including guidance on delivery and collection services, reminders for social distancing and closed due to Covid-19 messages have been udpated. To access and download the posters visit here www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/community/covid-19/licensing-and-environmental-health.
Amazon Small Business Accelerator is a free online educational programme for anyone who wants to start a new online business or grow an existing one. The online learning is tailored to your experience level, with a comprehensive curriculum covering website building, selling online, social media, marketing, managing cashflow, selling on […]
You may feel with all the pressures in business caused by the coronavirus that there is sometimes no way out. Here is something that maybe is not widely known that could provide some extra time. If your business is in financial difficulty and is registered with Companies House, you can […]
Businesses in Newhaven have been adapting well during Covid-19, with manydiversifying their offers and meeting the needs of the local community.Tailormade Bakery and Kitchen on Avis Way has doubled its turnover week- onweek since launching its new online delivery service further to the COVID-19 restrictions taking place. Famous for its […]
NatWest is offering £1 million in grants between £5,000 and £50,000 to organisations across the UK who employ people from disadvantaged or vulnerable groups. Eligible organisations are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible as the fund will close when they reach their capacity. For more information including […]
If you run a business in the Lewes, Seaford, Newhaven, Peacehaven and surrounding areas, or are thinking of starting one, do take advantage of the package of free business support available to you through the Business Hothouse programme. The Business Hothouse offers free support to start-ups and established businesses in […]
Many retailers across the country will be reopening, and the Government is keen to help welcome back shoppers and celebrate the hard work businesses and retail workers are putting in to ensure their workplaces are COVID-19 secure. As such, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is encouraging […]
The Better Business for All (BBfA) partnership has used their knowledge and expertise to bring together resources from trusted organisations to help guide you through the main considerations for restarting your business safely. This Covid-19 Toolkit provides useful documents such as a risk assessment template and action plan, business checklists […]
The Lewes constituency has received unprecedented economic support to protect jobs and businesses during the Coronavirus outbreak. 9,500 jobs have been protected through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, with Government grants covering 80 per cent of people’s wages, up to £2,500 a month. 4,300 self-employed people in the Lewes constituency […]
Lewes District Council is processing applications from small and micro businesses for grants of up to £10K from the government’s latest Covid-19 business support scheme. The council has a £1.3m funding allocation and is accepting applications from qualifying businesses until June 19. In exceptional circumstances £25K grants will be considered. […]
Business East Sussex has launched a new Collaboration Zone; a place for businesses to work together, connect and collaborate, and network to find solutions. There are two main parts to the site. The first part of the site is the posting area, where you can see offers of help or […]
Salesforce has partnered with Enterprise Nation to offer eligible small businesses the opportunity to receive a £5,000 grant to help them through the COVID-19 outbreak. To be eligible to apply you must: Have not received any other cash grant during 2020 in relation to COVID-19 from any Government Be registered […]
Guidance has been published outlining how holiday entitlement and pay operate during the coronavirus pandemic. The guidance is designed to help employers understand their legal obligations, in terms of workers who continue to work and workers who have been placed on furlough as part of the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention […]
The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October. Furloughed workers across UK will continue to receive 80% of their current salary, up to £2,500 a month. From the start of August, furloughed workers will be able to return to work part-time with employers being […]
In these difficult times when many of us are choosing to stay at home in line with Government guidelines, even if now slightly relaxed, there are many local businesses offering their services to help out. This is just a reminder of some local services that may be useful. Here is […]
The government’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is still failing to protect businesses from across the logistics sector from financial calamity, claims leading business organisation FTA ( Freight Transport association), thanks to the failure of those implementing the scheme to speed decision-making and process applications in good time. And, […]
A selection of posters have been made available for business owners to display on their premises, including guidance on delivery and collection services, reminders for social distancing and closed due to Covid-19 messages. To access and download the posters visit here: https://www.lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk/community/covid-19/licensing-and-environmental-health. Emergency funding for artists and creative freelancers The £1.5m […]
The Department for Education has launched The Skills Toolkit, a free online learning platform. Course topics and content purposely cover the skills which are highly valued by employers and sought after in a wide range of jobs, from everyday maths and tools for using email and social media more effectively […]
National Careers is touring a Virtual Jobs Fair across England and will be covering the South East on Tuesday 5 May at 11am for one hour. If you are hiring, you can take part by posting your vacancy on Facebook and Twitter along with the hashtag #JobsHour.