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July 2019

Your views on clean air charges

We're facing the prospect of the government imposing a clean air zone on Portsmouth, with charges for certain types of cars, vans, taxis and HGVs. This is because the city has an air pollution problem, affecting people's health. We're seeking the views of residents and businesses. Survey ends 4 July.

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Business expo is coming up soon

Whether you’re an existing business looking to grow, a business in the early stages, or someone thinking about starting a business, this could be the networking event for you. It's free to attend and includes seminars, keynote speakers and exhibitors showcasing local and regional companies.

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Free staff training

You could get free apprenticeship training for a new or existing employee. If you’re a business in the city and have an annual payroll of under £3m, apply for funding from the council now. The money can be for new employees or current staff who are looking to boost their skills.

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Find talent you need

Local businesses are benefiting from signing up to be Disability Confident and hiring people through the Work and Health programme. The scheme helps people living with mental or physical disabilities, and the long-term unemployed, to get back into work.

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Free masterclass

The Solent LEP is holding a series of sessions on business challenges. The latest, Driving Growth and Productivity Through Innovation, is on 2 July, with the University of Portsmouth, and looks at support available to innovative companies to help them realise their ambitions.

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Social survey

Hive Portsmouth is gathering information about the social enterprise and health care community in the city. If you're a social enterprise or a business or sole trader who can demonstrate a very clear social benefit, please take our short survey.

Take the survey

Growth programme

A new programme is aimed at supporting local SME manufacturers. It offers insight into the risks, issues, gaps and opportunities relevant to your business; access to expertise; a relationship with an experienced manufacturing growth manager, and reduced development costs.

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Stanhope Rd work

Drivers in the city centre might experience delays in July. From Monday 8 July to Wednesday 9 July, Stanhope Road will be closed from 6am to 6pm, with diversions in place, as part of construction of a new Travelodge. There will also be parking restrictions on the road.

Get details (pdf)

Networking

Our networking events are informal and for businesses of all sizes. Find out more about First Fridays or our Business to Business meetings.

Meeting space

Hire a meeting or training room at one of our enterprise centres: £10 per hour or £60 per day. Please call 023 9282 6225 for more details.

More information

Find out how we can help your business or check out more sources of funding and support. Also see local investment opportunities