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Low carbon session for local businesses

Join Cosmic for a breakfast meeting to discuss business transition to a low carbon economy

This session, led by industry experts, will help demystify this emerging trend and give you some practical suggestions for taking your business forward. 

This meeting will give you the chance to meet other businesses who are looking to make progress and future proof their business operations.

Find out what is coming down the line, learn from case studies and hear about the funding situation.

UK Shared Prosperity Fund

East Devon District Council has submitted a UK Shared Prosperity Fund bid to Government. This bid, known as our Investment Plan, will unlock £1,796,363 of funding over a three year period.

If successful, the bid should unlock funding for grant schemes relating to sustainable tourism and net zero innovations. The bid should also unlock funding for additional business support services, employment and skills programmes and a range of other initiatives.

Further detail and a full list of proposed projects can be found on our UKSPF webpage.

Electric car and van advice for SMEs

Are you an SME and want to know how you can decarbonise your transport fleet?

Why not take a look at the Energy Saving Trust's free support finder tool, tailored to your specific needs.

Grants available for new and existing beauty businesses

Growth Hub Advisors have found a grant fund that those in the beauty industry may want to learn more about. 

There is up to £5,000 available to start a beauty business or support an existing beauty business. If you would like to know more, please fully complete the orange section of the Growth Hub's get in touch form stating your interest in the Beauty Business grant.

Find, compare and review petrol stations with this free app

Use the PetrolPrices fuel finder to compare petrol, diesel and premium fuels in your area. 

This handy tool could help to cut costs for your business and your employees. The average app user saves £200 a year on petrol and diesel! Search by postcode, town or city and filter by individual brands, fuel types and sort by the cheapest stations or nearest stations to you.

Other workshops and events

In addition to the low carbon support session, there are other workshops and events for local businesses to explore:

• The Future of Technology: experience and learn more about VR technology and video capture and editing.

• Spotlight on Devon Hospitality and Leisure: hear directly from support providers, district authorities, and recruitment experts about available support.