Business in Basingstoke bulletin

Welcome to the February edition of the Business in Basingstoke bitesize bulletin – a shorter version of our monthly newsletter that contains a round-up of local business news, funding, training and council news.

Each month we'll share the top 5 articles in this bitesize edition. If you want to sign up to the full version to get news direct to your inbox every month, you can do so here: subscribe to newsletter/join our mailing list (basingstoke.gov.uk)

Local Plan consultation

Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council is encouraging you to give your views on the draft plan that will guide development and planning decisions in the area until 2040.

Running until Monday 4 March 2024, the consultation on the draft Local Plan Update is your chance to get involved in deciding the future of the borough, including where new homes will be built and how we protect our environment.

It is important the borough has a strong planning framework in place, shaped by the people who live and work in it, to protect the borough from unsuitable development and create the kind of place we want.

Find out about the Local Plan: Have your say on the draft Local Plan Update (basingstoke.gov.uk)

National Apprenticeship Week

Last week was National Apprenticeship Week. During the week we shared lots of facts and information on our socials. We also spoke to four of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s past and present apprentices to hear first-hand about their experiences.

Read the apprenticeship blog: https://www.lovebasingstoke.co.uk/news/could-an-apprenticeship-be-the-gateway-to-your-future

A Place to be Proud of?Awards?

Nominations are now open for A Place to be Proud of Awards 2024 which will take place on Thursday 6 June 2024.

The A Place to be Proud of Awards recognise the contributions made by individuals, groups, organisations, places and initiatives that make Basingstoke and Deane a diverse, vibrant community and a great place to live and do business. Individual categories are sponsored by locally-based businesses.

Read more about the Place to be Proud of Awards: https://www.destinationbasingstoke.co.uk/a-place-to-be-proud-of/nominate/

Save money on installing vehicle chargers at work

The government’s Workplace Charging Scheme covers up to 75% of the costs for businesses, charities and public sector organisations to purchase and install electric vehicle charging points for use by their staff and fleet.

For more information about the eligibility criteria for applicants and installation sites, visit the government webpage about the scheme.

Read more about the Workplace Charging Scheme: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/workplace-charging-scheme-guidance-for-applicants

INSPIRE Business Awards?

Nominations are open for the Inspire Business Awards 2024 and close at the end of the month. The awards ceremony will be hosted at Oakley Hall Hotel on Thursday 11 July 2024. Business people and businesses from Basingstoke and Deane can compete for the prizes in 12 categories.

Find out more and apply: https://www.destinationbasingstoke.co.uk/inspire/inspire-award-categories/

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