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Become a School Governor
Posted on 18th January 2019
Learn new skills! Become a School Governor Would you like to develop skills in strategic thinking, budgeting and engaging with stakeholders? Would you like to be more involved with your local community? We have volunteering opportunities at the Gattons Infant School for School Governors. Governors act like a Board of Directors and are involved in activities such as setting the aims and objectives of the school, monitoring and evaluating school progress... read more
Planning App, last week
Posted on 17th January 2019
DM/18/5114 Location: Burgess Hill Northern Arc Land North And North West Of Burgess Hill Between Bedelands Nature Reserve In The East And Goddard’s Green Waste Water Treatment Works In The West Desc: Outline application for a comprehensive, phased, mixed-use development comprising approximately 3,040 dwellings including 60 units of extra care accommodation (Use Class C3) and six permanent... read more
Defibrillators – Where are they?
Posted on 17th January 2019
In case of Emergency, where are the Defibrillators on business parks? Edwards have one, Innovation Dr, Burgess Hill RH15 9TW 0845 921 2223 L-3 Communications have one… 2, Clayton Manor, Victoria Gardens · 01444 480100 CAE have two Innovation Drive, York Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9TW 01444 247535 Boustead Intnl Heaters have one, Woodlands Court Albert Dr, Burgess Hill RH15... read more
The 2019 BHBiz Awards Event
Posted on 17th January 2019
This Awards Event was created by the BHBPA two years ago to celebrate some of those local people and companies who work tirelessly to provide a service for the local and wider community throughout the year. In some cases they have done so for many years without special reward or recognition. This is your chance to put that right! These Awards are different from many you may have entered or attended before in that they focus on what really makes... read more
BH Academy Networking – Volunteers wanted
Posted on 17th January 2019
Request for volunteers for Speed Networking at The Burgess Hill Academy Once again in order to assist our Year 9 students in choosing their GCSE options, the Academy will be hosting a Speed Networking Event on Thursday 7th March 2019. The event will start with a 30 minute networking breakfast at 8.15am, followed by two one hour sessions 8.50am to 9.50am and 9.50am to 10.50am. Students will be in groups of 3/4 and they will spend 5 minutes asking questions... read more
Local MP Contributes to Brexit Debate
Posted on 17th January 2019
Sir Nicholas Soames has made a speech on the Brexit debate, and we thank the Mid Sussex Times for this report on his contribution:- Mid Sussex’s MP has told fellow politicians to stop pointless arguing over Brexit and urged them to back the ‘one compromise proposal on the table’. Tuesday will see the House of Commons given a meaningful vote on Prime Minister Theresa May’s deal with Brussels setting out the process of leaving the European... read more
Free Energy Audits
Posted on 17th January 2019
Fully-funded (FREE!) Energy Audits Apply for an Energy Audit through our ongoing UTILISE PLUS PROGRAMME, funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). WHAT IS AN ENERGY AUDIT? An Energy Audit provides you with an impartial, expert assessment of how energy is used at your premises and makes recommendations on how to reduce your energy consumption and save money on your energy bills. A qualified Energy Assessor will review your organisation’s... read more
Thanks to Businesses for Hampers
Posted on 15th January 2019
Good afternoon Peter Please can you pass on our huge thanks to all the supporting businesses that kindly donated to the Christmas Hamper project. The delivery of Christmas hampers in 2018 was organised by a multi-agency group comprising Burgess Hill District Lions Club, The King’s Church Mid-Sussex, Burgess Hill Town Council, Burgess Hill Youth, Burgess Hill Community Food Bank and Burgess Hill & District Rotary Club. On 8 and 9 December,... read more
Happy New Year to all BHBPA Members and Friends
Posted on 10th January 2019
We hope that 2019 brings you success, happiness and joy. ... read more
Gatwick Support Letter
Posted on 10th January 2019
An open letter from the business community in support of Gatwick Airport’s growth opportunities As a selection of business organisations and individual companies, employing hundreds of thousands of people throughout London, the South East and beyond, we are writing to offer our firm support for the growth opportunities outlined in Gatwick Airport’s latest draft Master Plan. Gatwick is a linchpin of the regional economy and a significant national... read more
Letter to MSDC from BHBPA
Posted on 10th January 2019
Letter to Leader of MSDC from BHBPA with ref to business growth in Burgess Hill Dear Garry At our Steering Group meeting last month, the subject of company growth and expansion cropped up yet again, and this letter is a result of feelings expressed at that meeting. The immediate trigger for this response was the fact that a large German company, Vega Controls, who have been on the Victoria Business Park since 1987, has now decided to relocate to Maresfield,... read more
Tables to go from Edwards
Posted on 10th January 2019
Hi Peter Happy New Year. Perhaps you would be kind enough to include this note in next week’s edition of the newsletter. “We have 30 high quality modular desks and pedestals which are less than four years old available following a refurbishment. If anyone is interested in viewing the furniture please contact Viv Pettman at Edwards Ltd., by e-mail only (viv.pettman@edwardsvacuum.com).” Thank you. Viv Pettman |Reception Administrator | Edwards... read more
Re-energise Your Business
Posted on 10th January 2019
RE-ENERGISE! – You – Your Team – Your Business GDB Speakers Conference 2019 BHBPA members are invited to attend the 3rd Annual GDB Speakers Conference, at South Lodge Hotel on Thursday 17th January 2019. The event is sponsored by NatWest, Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, University of Sussex Business School and Red River Software. Last year’s event was really well received and this year’s speakers won’t disappoint.... read more
Sponsorship Opportunities in Motor Racing
Posted on 10th January 2019
As an update to an article of 2nd November 2018, Motor racing history was made at Brands Hatch Indy Circuit on 3rd/4th November, when John Mickel secured a record-breaking fifth Legends Cars National Championship with MRF Tyres crown – incredibly his fourth consecutive title in the hugely competitive category. Paul Simmons won his third Masters class title. Full details of the race weekend can be found here on Mickel Motorsport’s website. Having... read more
Storage Space Needed
Posted on 9th January 2019
Here at Alexander Rose we have a very full warehouse, so are looking for temporary storage on the estate for a few weeks. Do you know of anyone with spare capacity that might be keen to help us out?? Best regards, Mike Brand | Finance Director Alexander House, 59 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9LE +44(0)1444 480 212 | mike.brand@alexander-rose.co.uk +44(0)7718 565 883 | ... read more
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"Since joining BHBPA we have found it to be a dynamic and vibrant members’ organisation, with excellent, regular and informative meetings.
Peter Liddell does a first class job in ensuring that members’ interests are aired and addressed.
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"This association was started with a lot of effort from a few local businessmen and has proved to be a very powerful and useful tool for our business. The BHBPA has influence at the top level; when action is needed, the BHBPA gets it done. We are kept in touch with all that is happening on our doorstep and will often act because of what is published in the weekly emails / newsletters."
"The BHBPA is the most effective and dynamic business organisation I have ever worked with in over 30 years in Local Government. It has a very active and large membership whose points of view are taken seriously by all government structures. Peter Liddell does an excellent job in providing unique and enjoyable networking opportunities where members interact and discuss points of mutual interest. It provides a forum for businesses to discuss common issues, to share experiences and to play a powerful and meaningful role in the Burgess Hill community. The BHBPA provides important and credible support for all its members and ensures that their best interests are represented where necessary. "
""BHBPA is a really well organised and run group, great for networking and benefitting from knowledgeable local speakers with real business insight. Peter brings enthusiasm and humour which helps drive the association forward. I am glad to be part of it.""