Norfolk County Council’s Department of Highways and Transport, Community & Environmental Services are working on traffic signal replacements schemes across Norfolk.
The programme involves replacing the traffic signal equipment at the oldest sites in Norfolk to bring them upto current standards.
The programme only replaces ‘like for like’ facilities and any additional improvement works would need to be considered/separately funded.
Attached is a copy of the letter from Norfolk County Council, together with their priority list. If you have any comments or views on theses schemes, the closing date is 07 April 2015. Please send your response either by email to: [email protected] or by post to:
Joanna Kurek
Project Engineer (Traffic Signals)
Highways & Transport, Community & Environment Services
This week businesses are being urged not to get caught out by new rules at the end of the Brexit transition period by both the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Michael Gove. But what does that mean for your business?
At present businesses have free movement of their goods into/out of Europe, however on 01 January 2021, you will need to produce international trade documentation for all your products both imported and exported to/from the EU.
Whether you are an importer or an exporter, deal or no deal, you will need to do things differently from 01 January 2021 and that means you need to step up your Brexit preparations now, to ensure you are fully ready to meet the coming changes.
To ensure that your business is ready to meet the new UK import/export regulations on 01 January 2021, you need to have considered the following ten key areas:
Do you have an EORI number starting with GB?
Who is currently moving your freight and who do you currently use to process your customs declarations?
Who’s currently holding the liability for your declarations? (direct/indirect representation)
Do you have an international team? What is the level of expertise in that team?
When did you last review or check your commodity/tariff codes?
What is the likely volume of your imports/exports from the EU?
Which ports/airports do you use?
Do you have your own deferment account with HMRC?
Are your imported goods liable for excise duty?
Do your import/export goods require licences, health certificates or dangerous goods notifications?
Norfolk Chambers has also been gearing up to meet the expected demand from these changes. We now have trained expert Chamber Customs staff to provide both support and advice, as well as the processing of customs declarations for both import and exports.
It is expected that in early 2021, there is likely to be considerable constraints on the capacity for processing customs documentation across the whole of the UK. As such, we are encouraging you now to make sure you are prepared to meet the challenge of Brexit.
Depending on your preparations, we may be able to offer you the opportunity to secure some of Norfolk Chambers’ processing capacity for your customs declarations.
To secure your capacity, we will need some detailed information about your importing and exporting needs and we will need to ‘on-board’ you into the Chamber Customs system.
To find out more about securing Customs Declaration capacity for your business, please contact:
New Anglia Enterprise Advisor Network are looking for employers to create a short video (maximum of 10 mins) about their organisation and the jobs/roles that could be available for students leaving school. The videos will be used during tutor times and school assemblies to help widen students awareness of different employers and jobs.
Below are some questions to help guide businesses when creating their video:
Introduction
Who are you?
Where do you work/what is your job/role?
What skills/qualifications are important for your job?
Interesting/fun fact about you?
Education background
What school did you go to?
What subjects did you choose and why?
Who was your favourite teacher and why?
Career Path
What did you do when you left school (what was the journey to get to your role)?
What do you love most about your role?
What progression is there within your role?
Hints/tips
If you could give your younger self one piece of advice when at school what would it be?
What has been the most valuable learning during your career?
If you have any questions, or wish to submit at video, contact Ashley Ruthven – Senior Enterprise Coordinator: [email protected]
From 1 January 2021, there will be a series of guaranteed changes that businesses need to make.
Many of these changes will be required regardless of the agreement the UK reaches with the EU on our future trade relationship, as the UK will be leaving the single market and customs union.
You need to check what will change for your business from 1 January 2021 and take action now, to ensure you are not at risk.
The UK Government has put together a checklist of actions that are relevant to your sector to help you to start identifying what your business needs to do. They have provided a summary for each action, explaining why your business needs to act and where you can find further information.
On Saturday evening the Prime Minister announced new restrictions from Thursday 05 November. He advised that Covid-19 cases were rising rapidly across the whole of the UK and in other countries and he must act now to control the spread of the virus.
The new measures will apply nationally for four weeks up to Wednesday 2 December. At the end of the period, the government will look to return to a regional approach, based on the latest data.
Mr Johnson advised that complying with the new measures will help limit the spread of coronavirus, reduce the impact on the NHS and save lives. They will be underpinned by law which will make clear about what you must and must not do from 5 November. The relevant authorities, including the police, will have powers to enforce the law – including through fines and dispersing gatherings.
This will all be debated and voted on in Westminster on Wednesday.
Find out how these restrictions may impact on your business:
The new measures will apply nationally for four weeks up to Wednesday 2 December. At the end of the period, the government will look to return to a regional approach, based on the latest data.
Complying with the new measures will help limit the spread of coronavirus, reduce the impact on the NHS and save lives. They will be underpinned by law which will make clear about what you must and must not do from 5 November. The relevant authorities, including the police, will have powers to enforce the law – including through fines and dispersing gatherings.
Commenting on the announcement, Nova Fairbank, Head of Policy for Norfolk Chambers of Commerce said:
There’s no getting around the fact that these new restrictions will be a devastating blow to business communities who have done everything in their power to adapt and operate safely.
“Business and market confidence have been hit hard by the unclear, stop-start approach taken by government over the past eight months, with little end in sight.
“Many firms are in a much weaker position now than at the start of the pandemic, making it far more challenging to survive extended closures or demand restrictions.
“The temporary extension of the furlough scheme will bring short-term relief to many firms, and it responds to Chambers’ call for business support to be commensurate with the scale of the restrictions imposed. While there is no substitute for a functioning economy, the full financial support package for businesses facing hardship, whether through loss of demand or closure, must immediately be clarified and communicated. Sustained help must be available to employers, to the self-employed and to the many businesses and individuals that have not been able to access any of the government’s schemes to date.
“The Government must not squander the time afforded to them through another lockdown to enable mass testing and fix Test and Trace systems – which hold the key to a lasting exit strategy for both public health and the economy.
“Norfolk Chambers will be examining the detail of new restrictions and support carefully over the coming days, together with Chamber business leaders across the whole of the UK. Our business community will judge them on whether they are clear and evidence-based – and on whether businesses are able to see when these restrictions may come to an end.”
Commenting on the announcement of additional support for the self-employed for the month of November, as additional restrictions in England are set to come into force, Chris Sargisson, CEO of Norfolk Chambers said:
“Additional support for the self-employed will provide relief for many, but it should have been announced at the same time as the furlough scheme extension in order to give sole traders greater confidence.
“Bringing the Self-Employed Income Support Scheme in line with the extended furlough scheme will help many through a period of hardship and closure. New grants, paid faster than previously planned, and extended loan schemes, will also help to ease cashflow concerns. However, Ministers must immediately consider extending the support on offer for a longer period, given the difficult winter ahead.
“Despite this extension, there are still many businesses and individuals who have through no fault of their own not yet been able to access any government support since the start of the pandemic. They too will require help to sustain their businesses and avoid further increases in unemployment.”
Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, in addition to providing services for its membership, also has a key influencing role for the wider business community. To ensure our Board remains representative of the Norfolk business community as a whole, the Chamber needs to recruit several new Board Directors.
Members of the Norfolk Chamber Board are from variety of sector specific areas, therefore we are particularly interested in recruiting from the following sectors: Manufacturing & Engineering, Oil and Gas & Energy, Tourism, Retail and ICT. However, any applicants from outside these sectors would also be considered.
In addition to being a champion for your own sector, as a full member of the Board you will be responsible for supporting the operational and strategic direction of the company.
A Director must be a member of Norfolk Chamber of Commerce
A Director will hold a senior position within the member business (Director or equivalent)
Preferably 2 years experience working with a Board of Directors or equivalent
Knowledge of non-profit organisations
Knowledge of strategic planning and budgeting
Knowledge and experience of the needs of SMEs
Demonstrated ability to facilitate organisational growth
Participation at all quarterly Board meetings, including the Annual General Meeting and other meetings as required
Enthusiasm, drive and a passion for Norfolk business
The deadline for applications to be received is 30 April 2015 and interviews will be held on Wednesday 10 June 2015. Successful candidates will be notified of interview by the end of May.
If you are interested in being considered for a position on the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce Board, we would ask you to complete the onlineapplication form and provide a hi-res JPEG photo.
Please find attached the new July to September 2020 edition of the Norfolk Economic Intelligence Report.
In this quarter’s issue you can read about:
Page One: £2.225m Tourism Sector Support Package: Great Yarmouth Operations and Maintenance Campus
Page Two: Norfolk Economic Snapshot
Page Three: Internet of Things (IoT) Network Launch: Cybersecurity events: Rise! A recovery conference for food and drink producers: Agri Food Intelligence and Feasibility Research
Page Four: Planning for the Future: Transport East
The Norfolk Economic Intelligence Report is produced by the Growth and Development team at Norfolk County Council, and reflects economic activity in Norfolk during these last three months.
To support the tightening Covid-19 restrictions due to come into effect on 05 November. The Government has announced the following support mechanisms:
An extension to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until 2 December
More generous support to the self-employed and paying that support more quickly
Cash grants of up to £3,000 per month for businesses which are closed o £1.1 billion for councils to enable them to support businesses more broadly over the coming months, as a key part of the local economy
Plans to extend existing Loan Schemes and Future Fund to the end of January and an ability to top-up Bounce Back Loans o An extension to the mortgage payment holiday for homeowners
Providing councils with up to £500m of funding to support the local healthcare response
In light of the increased restrictions the UK government is introducing additional economic and business support measures:
The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, also known as the furlough scheme, has been extended to December 2020. Check to find:
Which employees you can put on furlough to use the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
For information on claiming for wages through the scheme click here.
The Job Support Scheme will not be introduced until after Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme Grant Extension: The grant is being extended from 1 November 2020. The grant will be increased from the previously announced level of 40% of trading profits to 80% for November 2020. Find out if you are eligible and how much you can get.
Business Grants: Business premises forced to close in England due to local or national restrictions will be eligible for the following:
For properties with a rateable value of £15k or under, grants to be £1,334 per month, or £667 per two weeks;
For properties with a rateable value of between £15k-£51k grants to be £2,000 per month, or £1,000 per two weeks;
For properties with a rateable value of £51k or over grants to be £3,000 per month, or £1,500 per two weeks.
Business grant policy is fully devolved. Devolved Administrations will receive Barnett consequentials which they could use to establish similar schemes.
The SEISS grant was extended from 1 November 2020. Yesterday, the Chancellor announced that support for millions more workers through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS) will be increased, with the third grant covering November to January calculated at 80% of average trading profits, up to a maximum of £7,500.
Find out if you are eligible and how much you can get
New Coronavirus restrictions come into effect on 05 November, so businesses could be forgiven for taking their eyes off the ‘Brexit ball’. However, the number of days left to prepare for Brexit are rapidly dwindling and business needs to take action now.
At present businesses have free movement of their goods into/out of Europe, however on 01 January 2021, you will need to produce international trade documentation for all your products both imported and exported to/from the EU.
Whether you are an importer or an exporter, deal or no deal, you will need to do things differently from 01 January 2021 and that means you need to step up your Brexit preparations now, to ensure you are fully ready to meet the coming changes.
To ensure that your business is ready to meet the new UK import/export regulations on 01 January 2021, you need to have considered the following ten key areas:
Do you have an EORI number starting with GB?
Who is currently moving your freight and who do you currently use to process your customs declarations?
Who’s currently holding the liability for your declarations? (direct/indirect representation)
Do you have an international team? What is the level of expertise in that team?
When did you last review or check your commodity/tariff codes?
What is the likely volume of your imports/exports from the EU?
Which ports/airports do you use?
Do you have your own deferment account with HMRC?
Are your imported goods liable for excise duty?
Do your import/export goods require licences, health certificates or dangerous goods notifications?
Norfolk Chambers has also been gearing up to meet the expected demand from these changes. We now have trained expert Chamber Customs staff to provide both support and advice, as well as the processing of customs declarations for both import and exports.
It is expected that in early 2021, there is likely to be considerable constraints on the capacity for processing customs documentation across the whole of the UK. As such, we are encouraging you now to make sure you are prepared to meet the challenge of Brexit.
Depending on your preparations, we may be able to offer you the opportunity to secure some of Norfolk Chambers’ processing capacity for your customs declarations.
To secure your capacity, we will need some detailed information about your importing and exporting needs and we will need to ‘on-board’ you into the Chamber Customs system.
To find out more about securing Customs Declaration capacity for your business, please contact: