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Could this be the end of free on street parking in Fleet?

Could this be the end of free on street parking in Fleet?

  Hampshire County Council have approved proposals relating to on-street parking to ensure services are delivered consistently across the county and ‘on a full cost recovery basis’. This means that that the way services are currently provided could change including the introduction of charges for on-street parking. This could include parking on Fleet Road as well as surrounding residential roads where on street parking is currently free for a limited time. The proposal is for changes to come in to force in April 2020. In advance of the formal consultation process the Fleet Business Improvement District (BID) is keen to
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What does the 2018 budget mean for business?

What does the 2018 budget mean for business?

The 2018 budget delivered by Chancellor Philip Hammond included several measures designed to help business including: • The annual investment allowance will be increased from £200,000 to £1m for two years. • The contribution of small companies to apprenticeship levy to be reduced from 10% to 5%. • Business rates bills for firms with a rateable value of £51,000 or less to be cut by third over two years as part of £900m business rates relief package. This measure is expected to benefit 90% of independent shops, pubs and restaurants, cutting bills by £8,000. • A £650m fund was announced
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Mental Health First Aid Training for businesses in the BID area

Mental Health First Aid Training for businesses in the BID area

  World Mental Health Day takes place on 10 October every year and this year the Fleet Business Improvement District is looking at the possibility of providing Mental Health First Aid training for companies in the BID area. This course qualifies you as a Mental Health First Aider and equips delegates with: An in depth understanding of mental health and the factors that can affect wellbeing Practical skills to spot the triggers and signs of mental health issues Confidence to step in, reassure and support a person in distress, equipping people with the knowledge and skills to support staff with mental health problems or who
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FleetWatch – reducing crime and antisocial behaviour in Fleet

FleetWatch – reducing crime and antisocial behaviour in Fleet

The British Retail Consortium have reported that customer theft remains the single biggest component of retail crime, accounting for 83% of all incidents by volume and 56% of the total direct cost of retail crime. In addition 40% retailers surveyed see theft by customers as the biggest crime-related threat facing them in the next 2 years. Fleet BID’s FleetWatch Scheme is designed to reduce and prevent crime in the town. Who is it for? FleetWatch is available to retailers as well as bars, clubs, restaurants and taxis who operate in the evening. The scheme includes Fleet town centre but can also cover
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More dates announced for free First Aid training for businesses in the BID area

More dates announced for free First Aid training for businesses in the BID area

More dates announced for Free First Aid Training for BID businesses The first two courses are already fully booked so Fleet BID has announced more dates for the free one day Emergency First Aid at Work training courses for businesses in the BID area. The BID is providing these courses to save BID businesses money as employers have a legal requirement to arrange for the immediate care of any staff who have an accident or become ill while they are at work. All courses start at 9am and course dates are as follows: Tuesday 18th September  – FULLY BOOKED Wednesday 24th
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Dates the BID Manager is in the Hart Business Centre

Dates the BID Manager is in the Hart Business Centre

Our BID Manager is in the Hart Business Centre on the ground floor of the Hart District Council Offices on the following dates: Tuesday 17 July Thursday 26 July Wednesday 1 August Tuesday 7 August Thursday 30 August   Just drop in for a chat or email tracey.shrimpton@fleet-bid.co.uk to arrange a meeting
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BID Support for businesses in the BID area

BID Support for businesses in the BID area

If you are a business in the BID area, the Fleet Business Improvement District provides significant support for businesses: Business Briefings. Designed to help your business with free training an advice on issues such as Employment law, GDPR and Social Media Bulk Buying Procurement service with Meercat Associates, Procurement specialists who work only with BIDs and have saved businesses over £10m One day Emergency at Work First Aid training Access to DISC online system to access information on offenders in the BID area share information BID Directors and the BID Manager are also keen to meet with businesses on a
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Drop in for advice or a chat – BID Manager in the Hart Business Centre

Drop in for advice or a chat – BID Manager in the Hart Business Centre

Our BID Manager, Tracey Shrimpton is now in the Hart Business Centre one day a week. The Hart Business Centre is on the ground floor of the Hart District Council offices. Dates when the BID Manager is in the Hart Business Centre Thursday 3 May Wednesday 9 May Monday 14 May Monday 21 May Thursday 7 June Thursday 14 June Wednesday 20 June Monday 25 June Thursday 4 July To book a meeting email info@fleet-bid.co.uk or simply drop by.
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Free First Aid courses for businesses in the BID area

Free First Aid courses for businesses in the BID area

Free First Aid Training for BID businesses As an employer you are legally required to arrange for the immediate care of any staff who have an accident or become ill while they are at work. Fleet BID is offering free one day Emergency First Aid at Work training courses for BID businesses. Courses will run on Thursday 14th June from 9am Tuesday 18th September from 9am Details are below – to register your interest please email info@fleet-bid.co.uk.      
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