Archive for February 2021
Response to Prime Minister’s roadmap for reopening in England
BCC responds to Prime Minister’s roadmap for reopening in England Dr Adam Marshall, Director General of the British Chambers of Commerce said: “It is helpful that many businesses across England can now see a path to restart and recovery. Absolute clarity and honesty will be needed every step of the way over the weeks ahead, so that businesses have a…
Read MoreSupporting WYLP’s Digital Poverty Project
West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is appealing to local businesses to consider donating surplus IT equipment to help young people in their education pathways. A scheme has been launched by Chamber member West Yorkshire Learning Providers (WYLP) to help young learners less able to access the digital equipment needed to achieve a good…
Read MoreLeeds Business Grants
Leeds City Council have grants available to help businesses in Leeds. You can apply for more than one grant, as long as you qualify for them. Applications for the Discretionary Grant Fund for businesses with no or low cost fixed property costs of less than £4,000 a year have now closed. The Discretionary Grant Fund…
Read MoreHM Treasury’s to delay Fundamental Review of Business Rates
Commenting on the delay to HM Treasury’s Fundamental Review of Business Rates until autumn, BCC Head of Economics Suren Thiru said: “Delivering fundamental change to this longstanding drag anchor on business has become only more pressing in light of Covid-19. “Delay in reforming a broken system will hamper any recovery by exacerbating business cash flow concerns…
Read MoreChamber welcomes agreement in principal for investment at Leeds Bradford Airport
Following a lengthy examination of plans to redevelop the terminal building and supporting infrastructure, the Chamber welcomes the decision by panel members to approve in principal the investment being made at Leeds Bradford Airport. Chamber director Gerald Jennings, who represented members at the hearing said, “This is the right decision by Leeds City Council and…
Read MoreGovernment announces £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Michael Gove has announced a £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund to support small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) adjust to new customs, rules of origin, and VAT rules when trading with the EU. SMEs who trade only with the EU and are therefore new to importing and…
Read MoreWhy we must support investment at Leeds-Bradford Airport
There is no doubt that the last twelve months have been the most challenging for our regional economy and communities in peacetime. Coronavirus has impacted the way we live and work and has tested our business community to the limit. As a result, we have seen many jobs lost, with more to come, and businesses…
Read MoreBid submitted for £25m Morley transformation
A major regeneration plan, informed by residents and put together by a partnership of local businesses and community representatives to help transform Morley, has been submitted for funding as part of the government’s Towns Fund. Developed by the Morley Town Deal Board with support from Leeds City Council, the Town Investment Plan, bidding for up…
Read MoreApprenticeship Week welcomed by Chamber
Support for National Apprenticeship Week West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce is supporting the Government’s initiative to increase the creation and take-up of apprentices in the workplace. This week (8-14 February 2021) sees a full week of national activities and events to raise awareness and celebrate. Mark Goldstone, Head of Policy at the Chamber,…
Read MoreBradford ‘Top of Town’ – Public Consultation
Bradford Council is proposing to totally re-purpose and revitalise a struggling area of the city centre that was previously the beating heart of its commercial and retail sectors by creating a “City Village”, a green, healthy and sustainable neighbourhood of 1,000 new homes. The 10-year regeneration plan will create a new community friendly environment with…
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