Gloucestershire Business News

18 December 2015

Have your say on the Forest of Dean District Councils budget plans

The District Council is currently updating its spending plans for services to be provided in 2016/17 and future years and will need to save £2.039 million over the next four years, so it is inviting local residents to have their say by completing a survey.

17 December 2015

Stroud District Local Plan, invite to submit development sites

The Stroud District Local Plan was formally adopted by the Council on 19th November 2015 and sets out the strategy for development in the District until 2031.

16 December 2015

GFirst LEP encourage cross sector working between Business Groups

Last week GFirst LEP held the first Business Group event, where members shared details of the projects and activities each group has been working on, to encourage cross sector working as well as network with fellow Business Group members.

16 December 2015

Business support services

The recent announcements by Government following the Comprehensive Spending Review included confirmation of the closure of the Business Growth Service in its current form.

10 December 2015

GFirst LEP Ambassador Networking Breakfasts attract over 250 local businesses

Throughout November GFirst LEP engaged closely with Gloucestershire’s business community through a series of local networking events.

7 December 2015

Hazlewoods win top national award

Staff at Hazlewoods, the Gloucestershire based accountants and business advisers, are celebrating after winning one of the biggest awards in the accountancy world.

4 December 2015

Local businesses get boost from free investment advice

Local businesses and entrepreneurs recently received free, tailored financial advice at the Growth Hub in Gloucester.

3 December 2015

New ESIF calls for local businesses now open

GFirst LEP and the Gloucestershire European Structure and Investment Funds (ESIF) committee have launched calls for organisations to bid to, in order to deliver broadband and environmental projects, that will ultimately benefit Gloucestershire’s economy.

26 November 2015

Autumn Statement 2015

David Owen, Chief Executive of GFirst LEP commented on today’s Autumn Statement and Spending Review: “The Chancellor’s announcement yesterday brought good news to Gloucestershire’s business landscape with the national debt falling and our economy growing faster than any other major economy in the world, with the South West having the highest employment rate in England.

24 November 2015

New Cotswolds rural grants programme opens

A programme to boost jobs and growth for rural businesses and communities in the Cotswolds with nearly £2m of funding is now open for business.

23 November 2015

Apply now - Funding available for new local events and businesses

Individuals, groups and organisations from all sectors, across the district are invited to apply for a share in the ‘New Events and New Business Fund’ of £45k, from a second round of funding made available by the District Council’s Cabinet to support growth in the economy.

17 November 2015

Successful trade mission with China

GFirst LEP, four local businesses, and Gloucestershire County Council last week visited the Wuhou District of China for a reciprocal trade visit.