Dandara helps ‘plug the skills gap’ through management training scheme
Coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week (10 – 16 February), independent housebuilder Dandara is highlighting a range of trainee schemes for those interested in a career in the housebuilding industry.
Whitstable-based artisan ice cream maker launches wholesale range
Bears Ice Cream Imaginarium, a family-owned premium artisan ice cream maker based in Whitstable, Kent, is expanding by launching a brand-new wholesale range.
Work starts on EKC Sheppey College extension
Part of the £20 million government-funded Sheerness Revival project, put together by Swale Borough Council, the extension of EKC Sheppey College has taken one step closer to fruition.
Newhaven Fort to reopen following £7.5m restoration
Newhaven Fort in East Sussex will reopen its doors to the public on 15 February 2025, following a transformative £7.5m restoration of the historic landmark.
32 new affordable rented homes to go ahead in Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey
Chartway Partnerships Group, in collaboration with housing association Moat, has announced that Swale Borough Council has granted planning permission for the development of 32 much-needed new affordable rented homes in Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey.
Dandara helps ‘plug the skills gap’ through management training scheme
Coinciding with National Apprenticeship Week (10 – 16 February), independent housebuilder Dandara is highlighting a range of trainee schemes for those interested in a career in the housebuilding industry.
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Whitstable-based artisan ice cream maker launches wholesale range
Bears Ice Cream Imaginarium, a family-owned premium artisan ice cream maker based in Whitstable, Kent, is expanding by launching a brand-new wholesale range.
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Work starts on EKC Sheppey College extension
Part of the £20 million government-funded Sheerness Revival project, put together by Swale Borough Council, the extension of EKC Sheppey College has taken one step closer to fruition.
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Newhaven Fort to reopen following £7.5m restoration
Newhaven Fort in East Sussex will reopen its doors to the public on 15 February 2025, following a transformative £7.5m restoration of the historic landmark.
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32 new affordable rented homes to go ahead in Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey
Chartway Partnerships Group, in collaboration with housing association Moat, has announced that Swale Borough Council has granted planning permission for the development of 32 much-needed new affordable rented homes in Eastchurch, Isle of Sheppey.
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Private Business Awards launch for 2025
The Private Business Awards 2025, sponsored by BDO, has officially launched, with nominations now open to private or PE-backed businesses with a turnover of £50m-£300m.
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Kent misses out on fast-tracked devolution programme
Today (5 February) the government announced that Kent has not been selected for its Devolution Priority Programme (DPP).
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FareShare calls for donations to combat seasonal ‘Hunger Gap’
Leading food redistribution charity FareShare Sussex & Surrey is urging food businesses to help tackle the annual ‘Hunger Gap’.
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Kent drinks business toasts new partnership with Aldi
Family-owned drinks supplier Storefast Solutions Ltd, based near Gravesend in Kent, has agreed a partnership with Aldi to create an exciting new Spicy Margarita cocktail can, as well as continuing its Espresso Martini flavour.
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Majority of businesses struggling to secure additional funding required to support their growth
New research from business and financial adviser Grant Thornton UK LLP finds that, while many businesses expect they will need to secure additional funding to support their growth this year, the majority are currently finding it difficult to access the funding required.
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Brachers joins Lawfront
South East law firm Brachers, based in Maidstone and Canterbury, has joined fast-growing legal services group Lawfront.
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Versatile East Kent property with vineyard for sale
Land and property company BTF Partnership is offering for sale a private and versatile property in the historic Alkham Valley designated Area of National Beauty, including an established vineyard, holiday cottages, ancient woodland and further potential for business development, with a guide price of £3,300,000.
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Who is sitting around your table?
Running a business has its ups and downs, as all business owners know, and sometimes all the planning in the world and the best ideas can have to be changed due to factors outside of your control.
Preparation is pre-requisite for positive planning
The government is talking a lot about ‘growth’ and has at last recognised the shortcomings in the nation’s planning system. Much is made of how poorly our planning system works, but what can businesses do to tip the odds in their favour?
A Budget for growth?
The rows over the government’s recent Budget continue to rumble on, and for businesses in the South East, the impact is still being assessed.
End-of-year reflections
As 2024 draws to a close, I’ve taken a moment to reflect on a year that began with significant challenges but has ended on a note of progress, resilience and growth.
Celebrating progress
As we reflect on the progress of the Sussex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), we’re excited to share the positive strides that have been made in shaping a more skilled, resilient workforce for our region.
More challenges ahead for our businesses
Businesses were disappointed in the recent Budget announcements. Whilst there were no direct hits on personal taxation, some of the actions will certainly have a knock-on effect.