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This newsletter is your regular roundup of available support for Lambeth's businesses.
The council is committed to supporting businesses to start and grow in the borough, and I am grateful to all the organisations and partnerships supporting this mission.
Our businesses face unprecedented challenges through a crisis in the costs of living and trading. Lambeth's politicians and business leaders recently wrote to the Chancellor, urging him to support businesses facing higher fuel bills, on top of the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic and Brexit. We will continue to advocate on behalf of our business communities.
Cllr Jacqui Dyer, Deputy Leader of the Council (Inclusive Economy and Equalities)
 How is the Cost of Trading Crisis affecting your business?
Lambeth Council wants to hear from the borough's businesses and organisations about how the Cost of Trading Crisis is affecting them. Please fill out our short survey and tell us about your business needs.
To have your say, please visit the survey link or scan the above QR code.
 OneTech's Building A Digital Business Programme is launching
OneTech empowers underserved entrepreneurs through a range of business support programmes. The Building A Digital Business Programme, launching at the end of October, is designed for entrepreneurs who are just starting out into developing their digital product or service. Founders will discover how they can build and develop a digital product using platforms and tools readily available.
The Programme is funded through Lambeth's Economic Resilience Fund, and will run for 10 weeks.
Applications to the programme will launch soon. For more information, please visit the OneTech website.
 Are you working on a sustainable cleantech solution? Would you like expert support to reach your next growth milestone?
Sustainable Ventures, the largest Climate Tech ecosystem in Europe, is offering a fully funded support programme to start-ups and SMEs registered or trading in the borough. The programme provides 6 hours of tailored 1:1 business support with the option to cover topics such as Fundraising, Pitch Decks, Impact Assessment and Marketing alongside webinars and peer-to-peer networking.
Interested? You can find out more and apply for the Lambeth Business Support Programme here
*Funded by Lambeth Economic Resilience Fund.
Sign up to the Women's Night Safety Charter
London is a safe city, but too many women feel unsafe when travelling, working, or going out at night. That's why the Mayor and Night Czar have created the Women’s Night Safety Charter: to make London a city where all women feel confident and welcome at night.
As part of this we are looking to grow the signatory to 1500 or more signatories by the end of March 2023 from the current 925 signatories. We are excited to be working with Lambeth Council and partners to encourage businesses and organisations in Vauxhall and surrounding areas to sign up to the charter and be part of the change for women’s safety.
Please scan the QR code above to take you directly to the registration form to sign up to the charter. Or for further information please visit the website.
 Free upcoming Business Help Series and Cost of Doing Business Hub
The London Business Hub's Business Help Series events programme kicks off in September and over Autumn. They will be running a mix of in-person and virtual workshops tailored to small business owners. Upcoming events include 'An Introduction to Social Media' and 'Building a Dynamic Workspace.'
For more information and to sign up, please visit the website.
The London Business Hub have also brought together a variety of practical resources and support to help you adapt and navigate the rising cost of doing business. The Hub will continue to add more information and guidance over the next couple of months, including broader support on rising energy costs.
Find out more on the Hub page.
 Lambeth High-Speed Connect Scheme helps another local business connect to high-speed internet
Vault Creative Arts have recently been connected to full fibre internet thanks to the help of the Lambeth High Speed Connect Scheme. Their internet speed has increased from just 8mbps to over 100mbps. The new connection will allow them to video call more reliably and access software in the cloud with ease. They are also able to offer free reliable internet to the local community via their newly opened cafe/bar/performance space 'The Glitch'.
Liz Arday from VAULT Creative Arts said that the new connection "has proved invaluable to the quality and consistency of operations and we are incredibly grateful to Lambeth for removing the financial barriers to upgrading"
For more information on Lambeth High Speed Connect, please visit Lambeth High-Speed Connect | Lambeth Council or get in touch with us at highspeed@lambeth.gov.uk
 Vacant arches donated to charities
The Arch Company is committed to creating a positive economic and social impact in the communities surrounding their spaces. As a part of this commitment, Arch Co are offering some of their vacant spaces to charities and community groups for free on a temporary basis– up to a twelve-month period.
For more information and to apply, please visit the website.
 Measure, reduce and track your business carbon emissions for FREE with Better Futures+.
Better Futures+ provides FREE net zero support for busy SME leaders, that educates, inspires and provides the tools needed to prepare your business for the future.
Join the programme today and start reducing. Apply now
 Night Czar visits Brixton and Clapham
Last week London's Night Czar Amy Lamé and the GLA visited Brixton and Clapham to meet with Cllr Jacqui Dyer, services from across the council, and businesses from a range of sectors to understand more about Lambeth's vibrant Night Time Economy.
Amy Lamé was appointed Night Czar in 2016, and was tasked with ensuring London thrives as a 24-hour city. Amy's role involves championing London’s nightlife both in the UK and internationally, including safeguarding venues across the city.
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