The latest snapshot 'Plymouth and South Devon Freeport - From Outline Business Case to Full Business Case' is now available to download.
The snapshot includes the ambition for the Freeport, what makes the Freeport unique, how the Freeport benefits the local economy, and how businesses can benefit from the Freeport.
We’ve just released the full details of how qualifying businesses can claim a reduction for 2021/22 business rates liability have.
Following the Government announcement last year to provide financial support to businesses impacted by the COVID pandemic, we have been allocated £5.86 million to administer as a Business Rates Relief award, also known as CARF (Covid Additional Relief Fund).
It means that eligible business will be receive a 38 per cent reduction for 2021/22 business rates liability.
The scheme has been designed to help those businesses that have not benefited previously from other government business grants. These include; office buildings, factories, workshops and car parks.
Our Business Rates team will be writing to all the customers who we have identified are entitled to this help together with a new bill with the 38 per cent relief applied.
We may be able to help businesses who have not qualified, if they can show that they have been adversely affected by COVID, have been unable to adapt their business model and have also not qualified for any other business rates relief.
Have you been thinking about signing up for Plymouth's first Green Tourism scheme but don't know where to start, so you can take advantage of all the benefits? The one-day Green Edge training course is the best place to start, and there are two brand new dates available to book now, on 9 June and 15 June 2022.
The course gives managers and owners in all types of business a better understanding of Green Tourism and how it impacts on their organisation. It enables participants to develop clear plans to cut costs, improve sustainability and reap the environmental, marketing and bottom-line benefits of embracing green tourism.
The course includes cost reduction; working effectively with local communities and suppliers to improve a destination’s green credentials; marketing and communications; understanding green-conscious visitors’ expectations; and implementing a Green Tourism strategy.
We want to create the people’s Park in the Sea with the Plymouth Sound National Marine Park, and to do that we need your views and input.
This survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete, and all responses will form part of our planning for the National Marine Park Horizons project delivery plan.
As a thank you for completing this survey we'll be giving away five family passes to the National Marine Aquarium. If you wish to enter, please provide your email address at the end of the survey. Five winners will be selected at random and notified after 9 May 2022.
We provide:
- information on all aspects of IP, including patents, copyright, trade marks and designs, helping local businesses and individuals to understand and exploit their IP
- free assisted patent, trade mark and design searches for start-ups and small businesses
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Espacenet patent search service with access to UK, European and Worldwide patents
- low cost city centre meeting space
- workshops and activities
- free credit checks on UK companies (basic information on directors, financials, CCJs and credit rating)
Email patlibplymouth@plymouth.gov.uk or call 01752 306795 to make an appointment or for more information.
Hundreds of cultural organisations have received a share of the final £35 million emergency support package from the Culture Recovery Fund, to help overcome the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Emergency funding has kept projectors rolling in independent cinemas across the country. Thanks to a £45,000 emergency grant from the Culture Recovery Fund, Plymouth Arts Cinema, Plymouth’s only independent cinema, has been able to continue its rich programme of international and UK independent films and offer cheaper tickets to those out of employment, students, those attending Relaxed screenings, and asylum seekers and refugees.
Ahead of the opening of its new flagship waterfront restaurant, Hub Box is on the hunt for 40 hospitality superstars to support its arrival at Royal William Yard in Plymouth.
Serving up award-winning burgers, barbeque and beverages, the much-loved West Country brand is looking to fill roles in front of house, bar, kitchen, and management.
With recruitment days taking place at the beginning of April, it offers a boost to the city’s hospitality industry and provides the perfect opportunity for those looking to build a career with one of the South West’s coolest and creative restaurant brands. Permanent, part-time, and full-time positions are available, ranging from 16 to 45 hours per week at Hub Box’s new foodie flagship in Plymouth.
The recruitment days will take place at Seco Lounge, located in the heart of Royal William Yard, on Thursday 7 and Thursday 14 April between 10am to 4pm each day. Anyone keen on the roles should bring along their CV for a 20-minute chat with the team from its Cornish HQ (and proof will be needed of validity to work in the UK). Get in early by registering for the day by emailing sameer@hubbox.co.uk or call 07960 535005.
Armed Forces Day 2022 and the Rehabilitation Triathlon, hosted by the Royal Marines, will have an LED Screen which will be used for digital signage, advertising, scoreboards etc. The screen size is 5m wide by 3m high and will be positioned to the side of the main stage, for three days from the start of the Rehabilitation Triathlon on the 23 June, through to Armed Forces Day on the 25 June.
This is a great opportunity to showcase your business to over 50,000 visitors, local community and Military personnel, Veterans and their families.
We have two options available:
- Still Image Content: £250 +VAT
- 30 Second Video Content £500 +VAT
If this is of interest to you, please get in touch by Monday 25 April, email sara.tapp@plymouth.gov.uk
“Meet The Expert” holds regular 1:1 business advice events and workshops allowing businesses the opportunity to meet and interact with a range of business experts covering a wide range of topics.
The programme offers eligible businesses a FREE diagnostic session (3 hours) followed by a further FREE package of impactful support (9 hours) to achieve current growth aspirations. Businesses may also be able to access a £1,000 fixed sum grant for external consultancy support which could be used to access a variety of advice.
For more information on how the programme can help support your business, please contact Sandy Gianni, Business Relationship Manager at Plymouth City Council.
T: 01752 304373 E: Sandy.Gianni@plymouth.gov.uk
The Devon Business Show is back for 2022 - and this year promises to be bigger and better than ever. On 28 September 2022, the South West’s largest business event returns to Plymouth Pavilions after a long wait and in an exciting new format.
Find out more, book a stand and enquire about sponsorship below:
The Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce is hosting an online Auction for Ukraine, and is looking for businesses to donate prizes - tickets, VIP experiences, business services or products - that will be auctioned online later in April.
All proceeds will go to the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
This is the third of Plymouth Science Park's (PSP) 'Get to know your neighbours' webinar series, where they invite their tenants to find out more about the other companies working at Plymouth Science Park.
In this webinar, find out more about Gathering Momentum, Disruption Works, and Plymouth City Council.
Find out more about Plymouth Science Park: https://www.plymouthsciencepark.com/
Register for the 'Get to know your neighbours' webinars: https://bit.ly/3HCHKpl
Fab Lab Plymouth are welcoming local makers, designers, teachers and engineers to join their free, 6-week Fusion 360 training. This training will prepare participants to take the Autodesk Fusion 360 Certified User Exam, verifying their design skills and supporting them to enter the job market or progress their careers and businesses.
This training is targeted towards those with intermediate experience of Fusion 360 software, who use it for work, education, personal projects, and their businesses, and who would like to gain accreditation for their skills. These software skills and accreditation will particularly benefit: students, academic staff, designers, makers, entrepreneurs, engineers, manufacturers and product designers.
Autodesk Fusion 360 Certified User Training
Smart Citizens Programme | Plymouth College of Art | Every Wednesday, 7 April to 1 June 2022
Prepare your skills for the Autodesk Fusion 360 Certified User Exam and gain an industry-recognised accreditation in digital design.
Heart of the South West Access to Finance Seminar
Heart of the South West | EPIC Centre, TQ4 7RZ | Tuesday 10 May
This Access to Finance seminar will offer guidance on Government funds and grants available to foreign-owned businesses, and business support available from the Heart of the South West Growth Hub, HSBC, and British Business Bank, with expert advice from SME lending specialists.
Outset Business Support workshops
Outset | Online | Multiple dates
Outset Enterprise Coaching delivers a full support programme combining modular business workshops, rich online learning resources and 1:1 support. It’s open to all Plymouth residents, and fully funded by Plymouth City Council and the European Regional Development Fund.
SWMAS - Make it Net Zero
SWMAS | Online | Multiple dates
SWMAS design, deliver, and support Net Zero events, workshops, and training opportunities that are tailored to meet the needs of manufacturers - and for small and medium-sized manufacturers across the South West, the cost can be fully funded through their range of support programmes.
Analysis for Innovators (A4I) Competition
UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £3 million to resolve productivity and competitiveness problems, working with top scientists and research facilities.
Competition closes on 20 April 2022.
Small Grants for Businesses with Positive Impacts
The aim of the Adnovar Base Camp Small Business Grant is to support small businesses in the UK that want to reach their potential and have a positive impact on the world. Five grants of £1,000 each are available, coupled with six months’ free 1:1 support from a business mentor and a series of collaborative workshops.
Applications must be submitted by the deadline of 2 May 2022.
Farming Futures R&D Fund: Climate Smart Farming IUK Competition Launched
The aim of this Innovate UK (IUK) competition is to fund industrial research studies developing ambitious new solutions reducing farming emissions and adapting to a changing climate. These must address major on-farm or immediate post farmgate challenges or opportunities.
The deadline for applications is 18 May 2022.
UK Seafood Fund: Infrastructure Scheme
Successful applicants will be awarded a minimum of £250,000 and maximum of £5 million to invest in capability, renewable energy and social and economic welfare. The scheme will fund projects that build capability across the UK seafood sector supply chain through investment in:
The deadline for round one applications is 24 May 2022.
Launch of IUK’s Farming Innovation Programme - Large R&D Partnership Projects Competition
This Innovate UK (IUK) competition has been established to fund industrial research and experimental development projects that will address major on-farm or immediate post farmgate challenges or opportunities.
The deadline for applications is 29 June 2022.
IUK Launches Canada-UK Net Zero Value Chains Transportation Competition
Innovate UK (IUK) is investing in UK-Canadian collaborative innovation projects to enable a transition to net zero for the automotive, rail, or maritime transportation sectors.
The total grant for all UK partners can be up to £300,000 for each application. A contribution of up to CA$500,000 will be provided to each eligible Canadian SME participating in the project.
The deadline for UK applicants is Wednesday 29 June 2022.
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