Trans Pennine Upgrade - consultation starts this month
Highways England is consulting on improving road connections across the Pennines between the Manchester and Sheffield city regions.
The Trans-Pennine Upgrade is a critical part of a £15 billion investment in England’s motorways and major A-roads from 2015 to 2020 – the largest investment in a generation.
The existing route provides a key connection between these two important northern city regions, but it suffers from significant congestion, poor journey times and reliability, and high accident rates.
The consultation runs until 25 March.
Find out more.
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£2m cash injection for Buxton Infrastructure
High Peak Borough Council has been successful in obtaining a commitment from the Government's Housing Infrastructure Fund, to build a new roundabout and access roads from Fairfield Common to the new housing sites allocated in the adopted Local Plan.
The proposals will be good for business at Tongue Lane, who will benefit from a new route into the industrial estate thus reducing the need for business traffic to go past residential homes in Fairfield. The new road will also provide supply chain opportunities and will enable a new site allocated for business growth to also be unlocked.
Further details will be announced soon.
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Are you passionate about the Peak District?
Marketing Peak District and Derbyshire, the official tourist board for the area, is seeking a Chair person.
The team is tasked with promoting the region nationally and internationally and supporting the visitor economy. The ideal candidate will have leadership skills in business or government with a sound knowledge of the public sector or the not-for-profit sector.
Email your CV now - closing date 28 February.
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NEW Video games programme
Funding for development of narrative video games, from concept prototype. Deadline: 8 March.
See also Creative England Games Industry
Severn Trent Environmental Protection Scheme
Up to £5,000 for farmers to make improvements to their farm and land which also protect local watercourses from pollution.
European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development Growth Programme
Grants for small businesses of any sector who are based in rural areas, food processing and small-scale tourism infrastructure and tourism cooperation projects.You must be in a defined rural area. Applications deadline extended to 31 May 2018.
EXTENDED Better Broadband Vouchers
Up to £350 for businesses, including farms and home based businesses, to enable access to an affordable basic broadband service to those who are unable to achieve broadband speeds of at least 2Mbps.
Countryside productivity large grants
Grants are available to help livestock, dairy, arable and horticultural farmers improve farm productivity through investing in new technology, such as robotics, to reduce cost or improve product quality.
The Big House - creative and digital support programme
Grants, one-to -one advice, support and coaching and peer-to-peer learning and networking events.
Scaleup service
Financial assistance and coaching to SMEs to 'scale up'.
Start up Britain - start up loans
A Government funded scheme providing advice, business loans and mentoring to start-up businesses, backed by the British Business Bank.
Social Enterprise Funding: Grow It award
For social entrepreneurs looking to scale their venture providing tailored support, access to workshops and networks and up to £15.000.
Check the website for more information about available funding.
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Business Helpline
Tel: 0333 006 9178
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Community Business: Business Basics
For people who work in the community business sector - whether you're community focused or commercially driven.
Friday 16 February 10.00am - noon, Municipal Building, Glossop.
Glossop Business Network
Meets on the third Friday of every month to hear guest speakers over lunch.
Friday 16 February noon - 2.00pm, Glossop Rugby Club.
Business start-up event
Private appointments with a qualified business adviser to talk through ideas and next steps.
Monday 19 February 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Buxton Town Hall.
High Peak Business Club: The Granny crisis and how to solve it: A business view
How can we care for older people ethically and well despite rising costs and expectations?
Friday 23 February 7.30am - 9.30am, Chapel-en-le-Frith Golf Club.
Community Business: Basic books for community business
Presented by Jayne Owen of social enterprise Be Well who has worked in the finance and admin sections of community businesses since 1997.
Friday 23 February 9.30am - 11.00am, Glossop Labour Club.
D2N2 SME Innovation Challenges 2018
AMEY wants to work with innovative companies to find solutions to challenge of delivering efficient transport networks while tackling air quality resulting from congestion through new technologies or approaches to network management. Applications are sought from Derbyshire SMEs.
Tuesday 27 February 10.45am - 1.30pm, Derby ihub.
Business Peak District Spring Conference
An evening of talks by local guest speakers, businesses networking over supper and an optional Tour of the Great Hall.
Monday 5 March 5.00pm - 8.30pm, Thornbridge Hall, Ashford-in-the-Water.
Digital Growth Conference 18: explore the future
Helping businesses across Derbyshire make the most of the very latest digital technologies.
Thursday 8 March 8.30am - 4.00pm, Broxtowe.
Events calendar
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