| Welcome to the latest edition of this weekly newsletter, produced by the Economic Development department at Huntingdonshire District Council, where we keep you up to date with different support and guidance available to businesses in the local area
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Two Day Workshop – Low Carbon Business Support programme
Taking place on 25th and 26th April, this workshop has been designed to offer support and guidance to businesses looking to take their first steps to reduce their carbon emissions, as well as those who have actively started their low carbon journey.For more information |
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The Huntingdonshire Business Fair Returns !
Huntingdonshire’s biggest and most exciting business-to-business exhibition returns to Burgess Hall on Wednesday 26 April 2023. Over 400 people will come together to build new connections, promote products and services and be inspired by our programme of guest speakers.
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Ramsey Job Fair
Calling all Local Employers and prospective employees. Ramsey Neighbourhood Trust is hosting a Jobs Fair at Ramsey Library on 26th April.For more information |
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Resilience 101 – Mental Health Webinar
Huntingdonshire District Council are hosting a series of webinars helping local business owners and employers understand and manage their, and their employees’, mental health as the world can be a dark and dangerous place for us all. Whatever the size of your business, everyone needs help sometimes.For more information |
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Fully Funded Bursaries Available for April Cohort – 12 Week Executive Leadership Programme – Help to Grow
The Help to Grow: Management Course will help you boost the performance and resilience of your business. Designed and delivered by entrepreneurs and industry experts at world-class business schools, this leadership course will provide time away from the challenges of running a business to invest in your leadership, and learn how to take your business to the next level.For more information |
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How can Growth Works support you?
They provide free strategic growth support and critical investment to unlock faster growth in businesses across Cambridgeshire & Peterborough.For more information |
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| Latest Business News & Publications |
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First Chance for people to share input on plans to guide future development in Huntingdonshire
Huntingdonshire District Council will hold a public consultation later in April to ask people about issues facing the area as it begins work on a new local plan.For more information |
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New Starbucks opens inside Huntingdon Sainsbury’s superstore
A Starbucks coffee shop has opened inside a Huntingdon supermarket. The global coffeehouse chain will operate a new branch at the Sainsbury’s superstore on St Germain Walk.For more information |
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Decision on on Sawtry fish and chip shop’s future after converting without planning permission
Neighbours had objected to the retrospective application to Huntingdonshire District Council, complaining about smells from the restaurant and customers parking across driveways.For more information |
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The Old Bridge Hotel on the Market for £8m
The owners have decided to sell The Old Bridge Hotel and Wine Shop because “we want to leave while it is on a high, and while we still have the energy for everything else we want to do in the rest of our lives”.For more information |
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St Ives refill shop wins at national Good Small Business Awards
Martin and Sarah Cooper of The Refill Shop of Ikigai were on hand at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool to accept the award and celebrate their achievement.
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Call for Sites consultation!
Until Wednesday 7 June 2023, Huntingdonshire District Council are encouraging and welcoming submissions of land in the district that could be used for potential future development as part of the update to the Local Plan.For more information |
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| HDC Services to Local Businesses |
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| Pest Control Contracts for Businesses
HDC offer commercial pest control contracts for businesses within the district. Whether you run a shop, restaurant, warehouse or an office, effective pest management is essential to protect customers and staff from hygiene risks and to avoid damage to your stock and reputation.
Our specialist staff will work with you to develop an effective solution that meets your needs and gives your business maximum protection against rodents and insects.
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| Did you know that HDC have their own Commercial Waste Service?
We work with local businesses to manage their waste and offer a wide range of cost-effective services Including:
- General Waste
- Mixed Recycling
- Food Waste
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| Grants, Funding and Loans |
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Improved Growth Works Grants Available
Growth Works supports the region’s high growth potential small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to scale and create new jobs for the region’s economy. Despite current challenging market conditions, many businesses are investing to sustain or accelerate their business, and grants of 50% towards your investment are available.The current grants available from Growth Works are as follows:
Revenue Grant Programme
Type 1 – (Revenue Only): Applicants may apply for project funding where the project total is ≤ £40,000 of which ≤ £20,000 could be considered for a Growth Works Grant. Minimum Grant size is £4,000.
Type 2 – (Revenue + Capex (capital) blend): Applicants may apply for project funding where the project total is ≤ £40,000 of which ≤ £20,000 could be considered for a Growth Works Grant. Applicants can apply for a blended grant of approximately 70% Revenue and 30% CapEx. Minimum Grant Size is £6,000.
Capex Grant Programme
Funding for Capital projects is still available but the pot is rapidly diminishing. If you would like to know more about Capex please speak to a member of the Growth Works team.
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Innovation Net Zero Catalyst Challenges Series with funding up to £25K for participants.
Innovate IUK KTN Innovation Exchange Programme is bringing to you 8 new challenges within Net Zero and calling all SMEs willing to create a partnership and to develop new technology to solve them.
The Innovation Exchange Programme will award SMEs that collaborate together with £25k for a project successfully delivered by the end of March 2023. Check where you could get involved:
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UK Research & Innovation Funding Finder
Search and subscribe for the latest funding opportunities from Innovate UK and other partner via the link below:
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Finance and support for your business –
Search and subscribe for the latest funding opportunities from the Dept for business, energy and industrial strategy via the link below:
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East of England Regional Growth Loan Schemes
The East of England Regional Growth Loan Schemes, supported by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, are available to established businesses based within the East of England.
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