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What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

What is a Neighbourhood Plan?

A neighbourhood plan gives communities direct power to develop a shared vision for their neighbourhood and shape the development and growth of their local area. It sets out certain principles which will help local communities to choose where they want new homes, shops and offices to be built, have their say on what those new buildings should look like and what infrastructure should be provided, and grant planning permission for the new buildings they want to see go ahead. The changing nature of the high street has been well documented with regular reports in the news about high street businesses
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Fleet BID working with Hart District Council to eliminate single use plastic in Fleet Hampshire

Fleet BID working with Hart District Council to eliminate single use plastic in Fleet Hampshire

Supporting businesses to reduce and eliminate single use plastic in Fleet Hampshire We are delighted to announce that Fleet BID is working in partnership with Hart District Council as part of their 12-month pilot initiative with Sky Ocean Rescue to make Hart single use plastic (SUP) free. Fleet BID will be working closely with zero waste retailer, Scoop, to help businesses in Fleet Hampshire to make simple changes towards becoming single use plastic free. This is part of Hart District Council’s broader initiative working closely with council operational staff, local businesses and schools with the objective of educating how our lives
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Fleet Food Week guide to Italian Food in Fleet

Fleet Food Week guide to Italian Food in Fleet

Fleet Food Week celebrates our unique restaurants, cafes and independent coffee shops where there’s something for every taste bud and occasion. This page is constantly being updated in the run up to Fleet Food Week so do keep checking back for updates and special offers. There’s plenty of choice in Fleet, whether it’s a catch up with friends, a business meeting or to enjoy a special celebration. It’s no wonder Fleet consistently been ranked as one of the best places to live in the country in recent years. Here’s our guide to Italian food in Fleet El Castello 198 Fleet
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Fleet Food Week guide to cafes in Fleet

Fleet Food Week guide to cafes in Fleet

Fleet Food Week celebrates our unique restaurants, cafes and independent coffee shops where there’s something for every taste bud and occasion. This page is constantly being updated in the run up to Fleet Food Week so do keep checking back for updates and special offers. There’s plenty of choice in Fleet, whether it’s a catch up with friends, a business meeting or to enjoy a special celebration. It’s no wonder Fleet consistently been ranked as one of the best places to live in the country in recent years. Here’s our guide to cafes and coffee shops in Fleet Brunch Munch
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Fleet Food Week guide to Indian, Nepalese, Thai or Chinese food in Fleet

Fleet Food Week guide to Indian, Nepalese, Thai or Chinese food in Fleet

Fleet Food Week celebrates our unique restaurants, cafes and independent coffee shops where there’s something for every taste bud and occasion. This page is constantly being updated in the run up to Fleet Food Week so do keep checking back for updates and special offers. There’s plenty of choice in Fleet, whether it’s a catch up with friends, a business meeting or to enjoy a special celebration. It’s no wonder Fleet consistently been ranked as one of the best places to live in the country in recent years. Here’s our guide to Indian, Nepalese, Thai and Chinese food in Fleet
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2018 Commercial Crime Survey Results

2018 Commercial Crime Survey Results

The results of the 2018 Commercial Crime survey (CVS) have been published recently by The Home Office. The survey covers three main sectors (as defined by the Government Standard Industrial Classification – SIC – codes: Wholesale & retail; Agriculture, forestry & fishing and Accommodation & food (includes pubs, bars, restaurants). The key findings are: As in previous survey years, the wholesale and retail sector experienced the highest levels of crime of all sectors covered with 10.1 million incidents of crime. There is a general upward trend (from 2015) in the number of incidents, although these relate to an increased frequency
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Fleet Food Week – celebrating great food and drink right here in Fleet

Fleet Food Week – celebrating great food and drink right here in Fleet

Fleet Food Week: celebrating the best in food and drink in North Hampshire 12th – 20th October 2019   Fleet Food Week takes place from 12th – 20th October 2019 and will showcase the extensive range of food and drink available right here in Fleet. Fleet is renowned for its many independent businesses and has consistently been ranked as one of the best places to live in the country. With over 25 cafes and restaurants there’s plenty of choice in Fleet, whether it’s a catch up with friends, a business meeting or to enjoy a special occasion. If you love
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Free Business Advice Clinic

Free Business Advice Clinic

Come to Fleet BID’s Business Advice Clinic on Thursday 19th September from 5pm to 6.30pm at Propaganda, 317-321 Fleet Road, GU51 3BU   Come to our FREE Business Advice Drop in clinic Come along to our drop in session from 5pm to 6.30pm on Thursday 19th September at Propaganda where you can get advice on issues to help your business such as: • Business rate revaluations • Lease negotiations • HR • Accounting • Confidential shredding • Eliminating single use plastics • Business support from Hart District Council • Support from Hampshire Chamber of Commerce’s including their e-learning platform. If
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Guides to Hate Crime for Employers and Employees

Guides to Hate Crime for Employers and Employees

The Safer Hampshire Business Partnership, Hampshire Constabulary, the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Enterprise Rent-a-Car Ltd have worked together to create guides to hate crime, designed for businesses who want to ensure their managers and employees are supported appropriately should they become a victim of or witness a hate crime in the workplace. Download the Guide for Employers here. Download the Guide for Employees here For more guidance on violence and abuse in the workplace visit the Hampshire Police website here.
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How to identify and report Business fraud

How to identify and report Business fraud

One in four businesses is affected by fraud every year and in 2017, fraud cost UK businesses £190billion. Fraud is a crime involving misrepresentation, trickery, scams, imposters or deceit. Fraud almost always involves money, either directly or indirectly. No loss needs to occur for an offence of fraud to have been committed. Hampshire police and Action Fraud, the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and internet crime, have developed a guide to help businesses identify and report different types of fraud. Download the guide here. The guide can also be downloaded from the National Business Crime website here. For more
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