Chance for Shrewsbury traders to put themselves in shop window
Businesses in Shrewsbury are getting the chance to put themselves in the shop window with a special Christmas competition thanks to a collaboration between two local groups. Shrewsbury Business Chamber has joined forces with Shrewsbury BID to expand the annual Christmas Window competition – and anyone with a shop window in the town is being urged to […]
English Lockdown – but new nationwide ‘Extended Furlough Scheme’ – what we know so far
Special thanks to Niamh Kelly at the HR Shropshire team for this article: I appreciate that it is Sunday, however the unexpected introduction of another ‘lockdown’ across England from Thursday 5th November, coupled with the extension of the Furlough Scheme; has meant many clients are unsure of the next steps. Helpfully, the Government has updated the latest […]
Business community encouraged to participate in consultation over traveller’s site
Shrewsbury Business Chamber is urging members and the town’s business community to participate in Shropshire Council’s consultation concerning the provision of a new traveller’s site. The temporary site is proposed at Battlefield Link Road on the north-western side of the town. A Chamber spokesman said ”there have been many incidents over the years caused by […]
Scams Team Smart Guides
Businesses and the fight against scams and fraud What are Scams? Scams come in many forms; uninvited contact is received by email, letter, and telephone or in person making false promises to con victims out of money. There are many of these sorts of scams but the some of the most common are fake lotteries, […]
Supporting, protecting, and creating jobs: The Government’s second stage of economic recovery
Special thanks to the HR Dept Shropshire for this summary on the announcement made by the government today. (8th July 2020) Chancellor Rishi Sunak has today revealed the UK Government’s plan for jobs within the second stage of a three-phased approach to economic recovery from coronavirus. We expect more information to be revealed soon, but below is […]
Flexible Furlough explained
Special thank you to Niamh Kelly and the team at HR Dept Shropshire for preparing this FAQ. Well, it took them 2 weeks longer than they said, but the Government/HMRC last Friday issued the updated Treasury Direction around the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme. It’s lengthy (at 35 pages) and my first thought was “You need to seek professional […]
Parts of Shrewsbury Town centre set to remain traffic-free for the rest of summer
The centre of Shrewsbury is set to remain traffic-free during the day for the rest of the summer to help keep people safe and help businesses to maximise their potential over the summer. High Street will be closed to traffic between 11am and 4pm – a change from the original timing of 11am to 6pm – and Wyle Cop […]
Marches LEP launches major business survey to measure coronavirus impact
One of the biggest-ever surveys of businesses across the Marches was launched today to measure the full scale of the economic impact of coronavirus on the region. The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership – the business-led body charged with delivering economic growth across Herefordshire, Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin – says the survey will play a […]
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme
Shrewsbury Business Chamber has been pressing for clarification on a range of issues that have occurred as a result of the Coronavirus crisis. In rapidly changing circumstances, the latest problem that has arisen is the difficulty in seeking funding from the Government backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans Scheme (CBILS). This was announced by Chancellor of […]
Coronavirus Statement
The Business Chamber recognise the concerns and difficulties facing Shrewsbury businesses not only as a result of the recent flooding, but also the ongoing development of the coronavirus both nationally and locally. The key focus for businesses at the current time is to ensure that business can continue whilst keeping employees, customers and the general […]