Having secured a total £2.2m of Government funding from the Growing Places Fund (£1m) and the Getting Building Fund (£1.2m) the NUE SE project aims to kick start the development and re-use of empty commercial properties across South Essex.
The Southend led NUE project is focussing solely on commercial property, with the objective of returning between 10 and 15 empty buildings to use across the NUE SE partnership, (Southend, Basildon, Thurrock, Castle Point, Rochford and Brentwood) supporting new developments for alternative commercial purpose, or mixed-use commercial/residential.
SENUE’s emphasis will be on town centres, where secondary retail and other commercial areas have been significantly impacted by changing consumer demand and the after-effects of COVID.
For example, within a high street setting or parade of shops, an empty property could be returned to use with an improved commercial facility on the ground floor and residential use on the upper floors.
The NUE SE objectives will be achieved by offering 0% secured loans to owners/developers. Following an approval process, loans are available in multiples of £25k up to a maximum value of £175k. The maximum loan term is three years. Loans will be on a first come first served basis and can be provided as ‘top up’ funding – so if a developer can’t secure all the funding that they need from a bank they can ‘top up’ their bank funding with a loan from NUE SE. Loans are up to 3 years, 0% interest.
NUE SE will mirror an award winning project operating from Kent County Council. Some existing project examples from Kent include: https://www.no-use-empty.org.uk/nue-supports-commercial-folkestone/
For questions & queries e-mail: NoUseEmpty@southend.gov.uk
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The iStudy programmes, offered through South Essex College are online training courses available in a number of subject areas; any one of which will look great on your CV! The courses run for a maximum of 12 weeks and are aimed at anyone who wants to develop their knowledge and skills for life or work and gain a nationally recognised qualification whilst doing so.
Some of the courses available include: Business Administration, Caring for Children and Young People, Counselling Skills, Team Leading, Customer Service, Lean Organisational Management Techniques, Warehouse & Storage, Retail Operations, and much more. If you are interested in finding out more, email adultskills@southessex.ac.uk
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Date: Monday 9 May Time: 12pm - 2pm Location: Online webinar
The Essex+ Reward Scheme is a free local reward scheme, aimed at helping businesses across the county build better customer relationships, boost engagement, increase customer loyalty and ultimately, help increase sales.
This webinar will give businesses the opportunity to meet the team behind Essex+, to understand how this new high street reward scheme works and to learn about the benefits of being on the platform.
This interactive webinar will encourage any questions businesses may have about the reward scheme, as well as the chance to discuss any challenges that may be faced.
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Personalised employment support is now available to parents across the County via the Essex Opportunities Portal. Parents can book an appointment at a time which suits them with a qualified Employment and Skills Advisor.
This support will enable parents to gain new skills, get qualified, enter self employment or find an apprenticeship.
If you would like to speak with an advisor for information, advice and guidance please call 03330 320509 or email workingfamilies@essex.gov.uk
RideLondon, one of the world’s greatest cycling events, is coming to Essex.
The weekend begins with the RideLondon Classique, a three-day UCI Women’s WorldTour road race from 27 to 29 May. Then on Sunday 29 May, cyclists will take part in one of three riding challenges taking them from London, through Essex and back to the capital.
It’s set to be a brilliant weekend and a fantastic opportunity for local businesses. With more than 25,000 cyclists and many more spectators and volunteers coming to the county, we’re expecting a positive immediate impact and long-lasting benefits for our economies, businesses and communities.
Road closures will be necessary each day to ensure the events go ahead safely.
Platinum Jubilee
Businesses are encouraged to get involved in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations, by getting involved in one of the planned activities, or hosting their own event.
Succeed with your Start-up: Drop in sessions
WSX Enterprise are holding bi-weekly drop in sessions for pre-start and start-up businesses to ask questions relating to the Succeed with your Start up programme
The sessions occur every other Tuesday 9:30 – 10:30 from the 8th of February – 28th of June. Sessions are free and there is no need to sign up.
Essex Women in Business Briefing: The Power of Networking
Join Essex Women in Business for our latest briefing. During this virtual lunchtime session we will discuss the benefits of networking, how to tackle it and also examples of the different routes into networking including input from some guest speakers with vast experience in this field.
We will also include some time for a Q&A and discussion at the end.
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