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Economic Development Under Spotlight
Posted on 19th September 2019
Economic Development Under the Spotlight for Property Experts Worthing and Adur Councils’ pivotal role as enablers for economic success was the focus for the latest Sussex Property Alliance (SPA) event. Martin Randall, Director for the Economy, described how collaboration between the councils was creating new opportunities for business growth and for both residential and commercial property development, generating productivity that outstrips... read more
Seasonal Parties at County Ground
Posted on 19th September 2019
CHRISTMAS & SEASONAL PARTIES UNWRAP CHRISTMAS AT THE 1ST CENTRAL COUNTY GROUND THIS YEAR AND CELEBRATE THE FESTIVE SEASON IN STYLE Whether it’s for the office party, a special dinner with family and loved ones, or catching up with friends, we have a range of fabulous Christmas packages designed and wrapped up for you to enjoy with friends, family or work colleagues, making sure you kick-start your festive season celebrations as you mean go on! We... read more
PDP Fire Safety Training
Posted on 19th September 2019
Extinguisher Training…………… Do I or my staff need it? There is a view held by some business owners that staff do not need training in the use of fire extinguishers, that this is dangerous and should not be attempted. This is normally driven by the fear of staff becoming injured and ultimately litigation should a member of staff become injured. It should be noted that all fires have a small beginning such as a lit match, smouldering... read more
Hog Well Roasted at Woolpack
Posted on 19th September 2019
On Wednesday this week members came together at the Woolpack for a Hog Roast. The idea was given to me for such an event by Lance, the owner of the Woolpack, who is always looking for ideas to continue the fantastic success he has achieved with this venture. He is also a great supporter of the BHBPA and of the town of Burgess Hill, as well as being a genuinely affable and genial guy. I arrived early and he showed me around the pub, the gardens and... read more
Trustees Needed at Aspire
Posted on 18th September 2019
Aspire Sussex Ltd is the charity which has been running adult and community education in and beyond West Sussex since 2012. We wish to appoint new Trustees and would be particularly interested in applications from individuals with a Legal, Marketing or Finance background. As a Trustee you will be responsible as part of the Board for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity. Board and sub-committee meetings are usually... read more
Tribute to Dame Vera
Posted on 12th September 2019
Kiwi Musician Performs Tribute to Dame Vera Lynn Popular songs from yesteryear will be performed by professional musician Vicki Lee in support of the Dame Vera Lynn Children’s Charity at Danny House, Hurstpierpoint on Saturday 21 September. The musical journey through the life and times of Dame Vera Lynn will be performed in the historic Great Hall of Danny House when audience participation will be very much the order of the day. During... read more
Cyber Security – What You Least Expect Sometimes Happens!
Posted on 11th September 2019
Even with the best security software that IT budgets permit, office networks will be penetrated. One ‘click’ of a rogue email by an employee to infect one or more workstation, allow hackers in, cause a data breach or even a cyber ransom. The Bureau is giving weekly cyber security awareness talks to discuss the real and present threat of cyber crime.The talks are held at The Kings Church in Burgess Hill The Bureau presents the stark reality of... read more
Course – Building Client Relationships
Posted on 11th September 2019
Sussex Chamber of Commerce Course to be held at The King’s Centre, 33-35 Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LR on 19th Sept from 9.30 – 4.30 01444 259259 The course is ideal for people of all levels who are in a position where they need to interact regularly with their clients, whether that is in sales, customer service or at a senior management level where client relationships are often made or lost. AIM To make the process of relationship... read more
Free Solar PV Consultation
Posted on 11th September 2019
Burgess Hill based PDP Services has recently completed another Solar PV install on a commercial roof space. The installation is on the roof of Bluelite Graphics Ltd premises, also in Burgess Hill. PDP is a leading commercial Solar PV installer, specialising in both small and large solar installations. PDP has been installing solar PV systems on various types of properties for over ten years including warehouses, schools and solar farms. Bluelite... read more
Smart Grants from Innovate UK
Posted on 11th September 2019
Dear Business Associations, I hope you are all well and have had a good summer break. We have been made aware of some grant funding being offered under a new scheme being offered by Innovate UK known as “Smart Grants”. The scheme is very similar to the Micro Business Grant Scheme and invites small businesses with a project idea to apply. Grants of up to £500,000 are available for projects lasting between 6-18 months and up... read more
PSPO for Burgess Hill
Posted on 11th September 2019
Glen at Aureo sent me details this week of a MSDC consultation concerning anti-social behaviour and specifically an effort to stop boy racers using the business parks as a race track. Community Safety Start Date: 24 July 2019 End Date: 17 September 2019 Consultation Details Mid Sussex District Council is consulting on the introduction of a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) under Section 59-75 of the... read more
Traveller Eviction
Posted on 11th September 2019
I received this information from Steve Cridland, CEO at BHTC this week. He received the news from PC Pete Dummett of Sussex Police. Subject: Travellers eviction today from Gatwick Dear All Gatwick is evicting a group of travellers from airport owned land today. They have about 7 vehicles and at this stage have given no information about their intentions. Please share with any local landowners and other interested persons Pete ... read more
New Name for Kingston Smith
Posted on 11th September 2019
Kingston Smith changes its name to Moore Kingston Smith We are delighted to announce that we have changed our name and will now be known as Moore Kingston Smith. Our new name reflects our membership of the Moore Stephens International Network, one of the world’s major accounting and consulting networks, which has also simultaneously rebranded to become known as Moore. Paul Samrah, Partner in Redhill commented: “Kingston Smith joined the global... read more
Meet the Artist
Posted on 5th September 2019
Celebrating the launch of Christmas cards and fine art prints of ‘St John’s at Christmas,’ alongside an exhibition of work by the artist, Melanie Hodge. Card sales will benefit St John’s Church with a percentage of A2 Fine Art Print sales going to St John’s and the children’s mental health charity YoungMinds. Originally painted in reverse oils on glass, the original painting will be on display at St John’s throughout October,... read more
Sir Nicholas Soames Loses the Whip
Posted on 5th September 2019
An emotional Mid Sussex MP said he was ‘truly very said it should end this way’ after almost 37 years in Parliament. This report is from the Mid Sussex Times Sir Nicholas Soames, who represented Crawley from 1983-1997 and then Mid Sussex ever since, lost the Tory whip this week after rebelling against the Government. The motion, which was passed by a majority in the Commons on Tuesday night, and then the subsequent bill debated on Wednesday, seeks... read more
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