We endeavour to keep you up to date with local and national initiatives that could be of benefit to your business
Below you will find information and links for relevant business information and support
Net Zero Torbay – Free programme launched to help Torbay businesses reduce their carbon footprint and save money
A new support programme has been launched to help businesses across Torbay to reduce their carbon emissions and save money on their energy bills.
Local businesses of all sectors and sizes are encouraged to take part in the fully funded programme. Participating businesses will benefit from a bespoke package of support to help them assess their current carbon impact, identify bespoke actions to reduce their impacts and hopefully save money. A decarbonisation plan for making it all happen will also be produced, making it as easy as possible for businesses to implement their ideas.
Participating businesses also have the potential of being awarded grant funding to support their decarbonisation plans and introduce energy saving measures. For example, a business could receive a grant to install energy efficient lighting or part fund a new heat pump.
The Make it Net Zero Torbay programme is being delivered by manufacturing and business development company SWMAS who will be working closely with local businesses to develop their decarbonisation plans as they work towards a net zero future.
More information can be found at https://tda.uk.net/news/free-programme-launched-to-help-torbay-businesses-reduce-their-carbon-footprint-and-save-money/
To take part in the programme, businesses can register their interest online at www.investintorbay.com/makeitnetzerotorbay Businesses can also sign up at the Riviera Connect Expo on 3 October where SWMAS will be exhibiting, speaking and sharing more about the programme.
English Riviera Air Show to continue in 2024
Following presentations from Leader of ERTBID, Chairs of Chambers of Commerce, Leader to Brixham Town Council, representatives from the Air Show Working Party and Paignton Town and Preston Community Partnership, council representatives have decided the English Riviera Air Show will take place in June 2024.
To read the minutes click on this link.
Paignton Projects Newsletter
Keeping you up to date with all of the major developments in Paignton. Latest word copy below but do sign up for your own full copy with images at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKTORBAYCOUNCIL/signup/33327
Paignton Projects newsletter – 16 December word version
Avian Flu – what to do if you find a dead or sick bird
With an increasing number of dead or sick birds being seen on our beaches/local area
The Council have published guidelines as per the link below
https://www.torbay.gov.uk/avian-influenza-update
Business & Education Stronger Together (BEST)
Remember your very first day at work? Nervous? Excited? Remember the person who welcomed you and put you at ease in this scary new world? Would you like to do the same for someone else? Do you have a passion for inspiring young people?
Paignton & District Chamber of Commerce together with Brixham Chamber and The Torbay Business Forum want to support employers make connections with their local schools and colleges to help build a bridge between education and business and develop the future workforce.
By just giving a little time, you could make a massive difference to someone.There are 10 ways you could help from as little as 1 hour, so why not complete the ‘BEST’ form ie ‘Business and Education Stronger Together’ and let us know which activities you may be able to contribute and the age range you are happy to support.
Life is a learning experience for us all – new experiences for you, your business and your future staff! Win, win, win.
Click here for the BEST form
Home and Hybrid Working
With home working or a mix of home and office becoming more common we have received this useful guidance for sharing with members
20210929 HOME AND HYBRID WORKING CHECKLIST 20211001 Home Hybrid Working – TBF version
20211001 Home Hybrid Working – TBF version
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