At Beacon Down Vineyard, the team are looking tentatively but excitedly towards the spring / summer and have decided to open for tours and picnics from the end of May 2021 (all being well with exiting lockdown). They have added the…
Businesses forced to either close or reduce trading as a result of the latest Covid-19 lockdown are looking forward to the opportunity to reopen in the weeks ahead as restrictions ease. The Government’s roadmap provides hope that those businesses affected…
At Simmons Gainsford we recommend staying informed about the range of tax relief opportunities outlined below to help protect and maximise your savings and investments. ISAs Before 5th April 2021, you can pay a total of £20,000 into your stocks…
Local Sussex businesses can now apply for a Business Adaptation Grant, provided by Lewes and Eastbourne Councils. The aim of this grant is to assist businesses who are looking to adapt their business because of COVID. The award is up…
As a key stakeholder within Wealden District, your local Chamber of Commerce recently submitted an 8-page representation to the District Council as part of the consultation on the Direction of Travel towards the new Local Plan. We have had the…
First of all, it was great to see everyone at our Chamber’s virtual AGM on the evening of Thursday 18th March. It’s hard to believe that our last annual general meeting was back in March 2019 and that taking over…
Chamber member and regional law firm, Rix & Kay has announced a suite of new services to enhance the support it provides to its existing GatekeeperHR clients. GatekeeperHR is Rix & Kay’s fixed cost employment law and professional HR solution for…
Workplace COVID testing is now available to all businesses in England, the government has announced, including those with fewer than 50 employees. Businesses of all sizes can register from today, 8 March, to order lateral flow tests for their workers,…
Now I know I don’t need to tell you that for many the last 12 months has been incredibly stressful. Maybe you have feared for the continued trading or your business, been concerned for your family, struggled to home-school your…
Following the Chancellor's three-part Budget 2021 statement on 3 March 2021, Chamber member, Simmons Gainsford have put together a summary of the measures introduced to protect businesses through the pandemic, fix public finances and begin building the future economy. Please…