Allerdale Borough Council invites quotations for the provision of a shop local marketing campaign to encourage Allerdale residents to shop local to support the recovery and growth of retail businesses in the borough following the lifting of Covid regulations. The campaign costs are funded by the Government's Welcome Back Fund. More details here.
The closing date for submission of quotations is 15 October 2021.
For any further enquires please contact Graham Kennedy, Destination Manager, Allerdale Borough Council, graham.kennedy@allerdale.gov.uk
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Add your business for FREE to the Allerdale Business Directory
#lookcloser Campaign 11th - 17th October
Today marks the start of the #lookcloser awareness week. This campaign was brought together by The Children’s Society, the National County Lines Co-ordination Centre, and the British Transport Police with the aim to raise awareness on child exploitation in public places especially. This campaign also aims to challenge the stereotypes of victimhood, highlighting that child exploitation can happen anywhere, and any young person can be a victim.
#LookCloser now have a digital pack ready for use from the 11th October 2021 welcomed to be used by businesses. The packs include a briefing for businesses, stickers, business cards and some refreshed content as well as advice on how businesses can support the campaign.
Click here to access #LookCloser resources for Businesses
Click here to access #LookCloser resources for professionals working with young people
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Love your local market
 It’s Time to Show Love for Your Local Market
The National Campaign returns this Saturday 16th October to 30th October 2021.
2021 sees the ninth year of NABMA’s “Love Your Local Market” campaign and it has been so successful that it has now been embraced by 24 different countries worldwide.
We estimate that LYLM has given over 11,000 people the chance to sample market trading and at least 1,000 new businesses have been created.
Britain’s biggest celebration of markets is back this Autumn and is highlighting the importance of markets at the heart of local communities and economies.
Many markets rose to the challenges of the last 18 months by offering new services, online shopping and delivery services and it is clear that a rediscovery of their importance for local communities and our high streets is underway.
Love Your Local Market will run across the UK with hundreds of markets taking part. It offers the support of a national campaign, created and supported by NABMA (The National Association of British Market Authorities). The campaign last ran in May 2019 and saw a record year in terms of support, social media and initiatives.
Our local Allerdale markets
We have four fabulous markets in our area. Go along, enjoy and support Keswick Market Thursday and Saturday, Silloth Market Thursday, Workington market Saturday and Wednesday and Wigton Friday Market. Such a lot of great variety to browse and buy.
Want to know more or apply for a stall? Allerdale Markets
#TogetherForOurPlanet
Your Business Journey to Net Zero, is a series of virtual events, aimed to help small businesses who want to help tackle climate change. If your business doesn't know where best to start, the UK Business Climate Hub can help you do exactly that.
The events will deliver solutions and ideas to help small businesses map their next steps to make a successful change. Attendees can also look into business opportunities stemming from the transition to a low carbon economy.
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Allerdale Borough Council Supplier Opportunity
Following a Housing Act 2004, Housing Health and Safety Rating Inspection, Allerdale Borough Council is seeking quotations for the remedial action to a property in Allerdale.
Furtherdetails are outlined in the specification of our Request for Quote document.
The project / contract is for approximately 1 month. The intended commencement date is 01/12/2021 (or sooner) for completion by the end of January 2022.
Further details are available here upon registration of your interest to this invitation.
All further correspondence about this project must be directed through the notification link on The Chest.
Submission Deadline for quotes is 26th October 2021 at 11:00am
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Market Engagement Allerdale and Copeland Borough Council
Market Engagement Allerdale and Copeland Borough Council to assess the level of Market Interest in delivering Leisure Services
THIS IS NOT A CALL FOR COMPETITION
Allerdale Borough Council in conjunction with neighbouring authority Copeland Borough Council are seeking to engage with external suppliers and organisations to assess the level of market interest in delivering both Allerdale and Copeland Leisure Services when their respective current contract’s are due to end in March 2024. The purpose of the engagement at this stage is to develop an understanding of the benefits of outsourcing provision and identify solutions to managing the future service.
This is a pre-tender exercise and is to test and analyse what the market could offer and what capacity and interest there is in providing this service. For further details, to register your interest and to return your response, please log into The Chest – you can register for free from the link. Further details are available upon registration of your interest to this invitation. All further correspondence about this project must be directed through the notification link on The Chest. *Please note that this is not a contract opportunity at this stage*
Deadline for responses is 29th October 2021 @ 11.00am
Link Market Engagement Leisure Services
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Business Flood Planning
 Be Flood Aware
Many businesses in the UK are at risk of flooding. By planning, preparing, and making your business more resistant and resilient, you can aim to reduce the impact of flooding to help with business continuity. From creating a flood plan to protecting your products, there are many resources available to help you plan and prepare for flooding to your business, and ease the recovery process that follows.
Business Flood Plans
It is always a good idea to create a flood plan if your business is situated in a flood risk area, even if it has never been flooded before. It ensures that in the case of receiving a flood alert or warning you are prepared to take action, can deploy any temporary resistance measures efficiently, and are best prepared to protect the property and contents from the impacts of flooding. This will minimise financial losses and help with business continuity.
Some extremely useful information for businesses is available from the Flood Hub - see the full information pack here.
The Cumbria Transport Infrastructure Plan
 Cumbria County Council and Cumbria LEP have developed The Cumbria Transport Infrastructure Plan (CTIP). They have set policy framework for the role of transport and connectivity in supporting sustainable and inclusive growth in Cumbria for the period 2022 – 2037.
The aim of CTIP is to improve Cumbria transport and infrastructure so it provides for the needs of businesses residents, and visitors whilst respecting our environment.
The main objectives of the CTIP are:
- Clean and Healthy Cumbria – The role of active travel and digital framework as promotion of inclusive economic growth and in supporting the health and well-being of our communities.
- Connected Cumbria – Improve transport across and into Cumbria to connect our places which will support economic growth and opportunities for businesses.
- Community Cumbria – Investigate approaches to support communities across Cumbria with better transport used to improve social inclusion.
If you would like to give your opinions on how the transport could be improved to benefit businesses, then please complete the online survey.
Procurement advice
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Messages from Cumbria Chamber of Commerce
Growth Hub Subsidy
For over 10 years now, over 500 businesses throughout the county have been benefiting from a subsidy of up to £1,500 towards consultancy to support business growth and competitiveness.
So, if you’re looking to the future and planning for the months ahead, Cumbria Business Growth Hub still has some subsidies to give away before the end of November/early December.
We can give you up to £1,500 (40%) to spend on areas such as:
- Refreshed website content including videos/images
- Brand new websites
- Search engine optimisation ensuring your website appears higher up those searches
- Introduction of online shop/booking system
- Client management system development
- Marketing planning/strategy
- Financial management support
- Business planning
- HR processes, policies and procedures
- Legal
- Consultancy support with grant/funding applications
- …and more!
All you need is to complete a really simple 3-page application, submit 3 comparable quotes and you decide who does the work.
All we ask is for a minimum project spend of £2,500 or more for us to pay £1,000, and the subsidy is only available to those businesses who work mainly with other businesses rather than the general public or are looking to grow the B2B side of the business. Projects must not have started.
If you’d like more information, please email info@cumbriagrowthhub.co.uk
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Taste Cumbria comes to Wigton
Coming very soon to Wigton, the first ever Taste Cumbria - Taste of Wigton event. It's going to be a full day of food & drink, fun and much more. The event will highlight all the businesses and heritage this pretty town has to offer. The full programme will include FREE ticketed events. Take a look here: Taste of Wigton
Messages from Cumbria LEP
Internationalisation Fund now open for businesses in England
The fund is designed to support businesses looking to grow their international trade. SMEs can apply for match-funded grants of between £1,000 and £9,000 which will be available for proposed future activities. Find out more
Cumbria LEP'S AGM outlines how its programmes supported business growth
Cumbria Local Enterprise Partnership’s (CLEP’s) Annual General Meeting heard how over £70 million has been channelled into capital projects that will benefit the local economy and businesses.
Attendees heard how CLEP had successfully delivered its £60.32 million Local Growth Fund (Growth Deal) programme, which included the Growing Our Potential (GOP) scheme that delivered 19 grants of up to £250,000 to Cumbrian businesses.
Businesses that had benefitted from the funding were on hand to outline how the financial support had helped them to deliver their growth plans. Find out more
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Wool Week - Chimney Sheep
 Great to hear in the News & Star that local company, Chimney Sheep ltd in Maryport joins Wool Week which runs from from 4th - 31st October. Wool Week aims to raise awareness about the British wool industry and the versatility of the material.
In order to combat wool wastage, the company has set up an annual wool sourcing project called Operation Wool. The project aims to support local, Cumbrian Herdwick farmers by sourcing wool directly from them. By buying the wool directly from Cumbrian farmers, Chimney Sheep hopes to benefit both parties - paying the farmers a better rate compared to selling the wool to British Wool.
This year, Chimney Sheep have 22 tonnes of wool which equates to the wool from just over 20,000 Herdwick sheep which is about 25 per cent of the UK Herdwick population.
Find out more about Wool Week.
Take a look at the Chimney Sheep website.
Messages from Cumbria Tourism
Kickstart scheme extended
The Government has announced that the Kickstart scheme, which provides six-month fully funded placements for young people, is to be extended into 2021. As a Kickstart Gateway Cumbria Tourism (CT) are able to help you recruit under 25s to join your business, with wages (25 hours per week), pension contributions and National Insurance payments covered by the scheme.
The new deadline to apply is Friday 17th December - learn more and submit your vacancies HERE or contact jwinter@cumbriatourism.org
Help analyse summer visitors
CT thanks to all members who have already asked their guests to complete our online visitor survey. They are reaching the last couple of weeks of the work and would love to get as many responses as possible.
To make the process as easy as possible we have created a range of downloadable resources as we ask you to:
- Print and display our QR posters around your business
- Download and post social media assets
- Add a brief line to your customer follow up emails
Find out more
Lakeland Book of the Year 2021
19th October - Roundthorn Country House Hotel
CT is proud to continue supporting the Lakeland Book of the Year Awards, and this year’s shortlist once again highlights the amazing range of literary talent our county inspires.
Tickets are still available to the awards ceremony and charity lunch, in support of the Stroke Association and hosted by judges Hunter Davies OBE, Eric Robson OBE and Fiona Armstrong. Join CT to celebrate Cumbria's literary heritage - book your ticket HERE.
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Allerdale Business Website - advertise your vacancies
Did you know you can advertise your vacancies or apprenticeship opportunities on our Business Website? Click on the image for details.
Good news stories from this week
What a super article about the evolution of Her Citi, Maryport
Great testament to realising your ambitions and supporting both the local area and other businesses within.
Famous for a few things - tasty home made food, the cosy and ever changing interior, a recently opened boutique clothing and accessories rails, a few fancy chandeliers, friendly faces that serve you, fun, monthly theme nights, lots local characters and not forgetting the superb scrumptious scones.
Take a look at owner, Debbie's story in the Times & Star Her Citi
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Cartmell Shepherd solicitor from Thursby wins Cumbria Farmer Award
Delighted for Emma Blamire, the News & Star reported that the recently qualified agricultural solicitor has been recognised for her work in the rural sector.
Emma, who lives in Thursby, picked up the Agricultural Student/ Rural Skills Award at the inaugural Cumbria Farmer Awards 2021.
She is part of Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors’ Agriculture and Estates team. Judges praised how Emma used her farming background and knowledge of the agricultural industry to give an excellent insight into her work as a solicitor specialising in agricultural law.
Emma also helps out on the family farm and is an active member of her local Young Farmers’ club. Around 220 farmers, industry professionals and local dignitaries attended the Cumbria Farmer Awards which were held at The Greenhill Hotel, near Wigton.
See her full story here.
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117 years of the Carnegie Theatre & Arts Centre
Last week we saw one of our local businesses celebrate being open for a successfully long time. The Carnegie Theatre & Arts Centre in Workington opened on 6th October 1904, now making it 117 years old! The theatre asked people you take a moment and think about what life would be like without their local theatre, then hopefully people understand their significance and why they keep doing what they do! Carnegie Theatre
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Upcoming events
Cumbria Tourism
Taking England to the World – 3-session course starting 9th November.
In partnership with Cumbria Tourism, training will be delivered by VisitEngland – the official tourism experts for travel to England. As a part of the government’s £40M Discover England Fund, this course is designed to develop your skills and foundations to promote your product for sale in international and domestic markets.
Session 1 - 9th November, 11am until 1pm
Session 2 - 16th November, 11am until 1pm
Session 3 - 23rd November, 11am until 1pm
Register Here
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Cumbria LEP
The free-to-access sessions are open to all Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and are part of CLEP’s expanded business support programme delivered at no cost to participants.
Manufacturing in Cumbria: Driving Innovation and Growth - Thursday, 21 October from 08:30 till 10:30 Book Here
Know Your Numbers: A practical guide for micro and small business leaders - Wednesday, 27 October from 08:30 till 10:30 Book Here
Design for Crime: How to protect your business from the impact of crime - Tuesday, 23 November at 11:00 Book Here
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Federation of Small Businesses
Creating safe spaces at work - Wednesday 13 October, 1pm - 2pm Book Here
Discovering the hidden value in your business and how to unlock it -Thursday 14 October, 11am - 12pm Book Here
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