Monthly Archives April 2019

Globally, we produce nearly 300 million tonnes of plastic every year and it is estimated that up to 13 million tonnes of plastic leaks into the global marine environment annually*. This has adverse implications for wildlife, the economy and human health. Many businesses and communities are taking steps to reduce or eliminate the use of plastics, particularly single-use plastics to minimise the impact of plastic pollution in the environment. To recognise the achievement of businesses in this area, the Fleet Business Improvement District, Fleet BID, is introducing a new award as part of their Business Excellence Awards 2019 – the Sustainability
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The Fleet Business Improvement District (BID) are looking for new Board members from businesses in the BID area in Fleet. To ensure we have good representation from the sectors in the BID area, applications from businesses in the service sector, hair & beauty and night time economy sectors as well as the Waterfront Business Park are encouraged. If you are motivated and innovative with a keen interest in shaping Fleet’s future we’d love to hear from you. What does the Board do? Fleet BID is led by a Board of volunteer directors from businesses in the BID area as well
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The National Crime Centre have asked for feedback from businesses on Violence and Abuse Toward Shop Staff. You can provide your feedback here:  https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/violence-and-abuse-toward-shop-staff-call-for-evidence The information provided will be used by the government to understand the true scale of the issue of violence and abuse toward shop staff, the measures which may help prevent these crimes and the extent to which existing legislation is being used to tackle them, and to identify examples of best practice. Alternatively you can email your responses to retailcrimeconsultation@homeoffice.gov.uk
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