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Gear up for Manchester Clean Air Plan
If your business takes you over the border into Greater Manchester, you may soon seen signs and enforcement cameras being installed as the area gets ready for the anticipated launch of the Clean Air Zone from 30 May 2022. Cameras are just being installed and tested at the moment and enforcement won't commerce until the zone is launched.
The zone is designed to reduce air pollution from road traffic in Greater Manchester and bring it within legal limits. It will also have benefits for High Peak residents - as air quality improvements and upgrading of vehicles to reduce emissions will benefit everyone.
The Clean Air Zone will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, all year round, and include most local roads in Greater Manchester. Most roads managed by Highways England, such as motorways and trunk roads, will not be included, with a few exceptions. Find out more
From 30 May 22, commercial vehicles including vans, HGVs, hackney cabs, private hire vehicles, buses, coaches and some specialist vehicles (that are classified as commercial) that don't meet emission standards will start to pay a daily charge to drive in the zone. Private cars, motorbikes and mopeds aren't included and will not be charged.
Find out whether your vehicle will be affected.
If your commercial vehicle doesn't meet the required standards, you may wish to think about upgrading over the coming months rather than pay the daily charges which will be:
- Buses and heavy goods vehicles (HGV) – £60
- Coaches – £60
- Taxis and private hire vehicles – £7.50
- Light goods vehicles (LGV) e.g. vans and minibuses – £10
Some vehicles will be exempt e.g. historic vehicles, military vehicles, disabled passenger vehicles, and specialist emergency service vehicles.
Find out more
At this moment in time, there is no funding available for High Peak businesses, other than bus operators, whose services cover both High Peak and Greater Manchester. The Council would be interested in hearing from affected businesses who may be worried about the impact on their overheads. Contact regeneration@highpeak.gov.uk
In addition to the existing proposals, the Clean Air Greater Manchester Zone is also consulting on extending Clean Air Zone requirements to include motorhomes - read consultation and respond
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Are you looking to fill Christmas vacancies?
To help match potential candidates to available roles, Jobcentre Plus, with support from the Council, have organised a recruitment event offering local employers a great opportunity to showcase their positions, meet possible new recruits and network with Jobcentre staff to get a better understanding of the support and funding which might be available.
The event is taking place at The Palace Hotel in Buxton between 10am and 2pm on Wednesday 29 September.
Any employer who has not yet reserved a place should contact Buxton & Glossop Jobcentre Manager, Nikki Sharpley.
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New support for start-ups
If you're thinking of starting your own business, or are less than a year into trading, you can now benefit from one-to-one advice from a newly-appointed Business Advisor for the High Peak.
Russell Harrison has been appointed by Vision Derbyshire, the county-wide partnership of local councils behind the business start up programme which offers a combination of advice and grant support.
Russell can advise on all aspects of setting up a business and as well as access to funding. Email him or give him a call to discuss your ideas on 07812 473011
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Covid - the Autumn and Winter Plan
The Government has announced its plans to help steer the country through the colder months of the year.
The 'Plan A' approach includes:
- Vaccines, antivirals and disease modifying therapeutics
- Encouraging people to test, trace and isolate
- Providing clear guidance and communications
Coronavirus remains a serious health risk and we are all advised to:
- Let fresh air in when meeting indoors. Meeting outdoors is safer.
- Wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces where you come into contact with people you don't usually meet
- Get tested and self-isolate if required
- If you haven't already, get vaccinated
Find out more about the Autumn and Winter Plan.
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Recruiting prison leavers summit
On 21 October the Ministry of Justice will host a free, interactive, virtual event to support businesses interested in recruiting people from prison.
With many businesses experiencing significant skills gaps it's an opportunity to hear first-hand from employers including Greggs, Timpson and Greene King about how they have benefitted from recruiting people leaving prison.
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Chapel-en-le-Frith Shop Frontage Scheme
Grants of up to £2,000 to pay for the improvement of shop fronts, building facades and private pavement areas in front of the conservation area shops.
The Whaley4Wards Shopfront Grant Scheme
An easy access small grant scheme to pay for half the costs of any works carried out on shop fronts. Maximum grant: £1,000.
NBV grant for New Business
Grants of between £1,000 and £2,500 to support start-up businesses in Derbyshire.
Manufacturing Growth Programme
Access to a dedicated Growth Manager to identify key challenges and a bespoke business plan before delivering grants of up to £10,000.
D2N2 Business Investment Fund
Grants of £3,500 to £30,000 to help businesses fund projects that will improve productivity and efficiency or create jobs including digital developments, specialist consultancy and equipment purchases.
Grants and support for the Visitor Economy
Business support and small business grants of between £1k and £10k are now available to boost the visitor economy and it's supply chain in the following areas: accessibility; internationalisation; environmental; cycling. Available until March 2022
Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme
Up to £7,000 per small to medium sized business and £3,000 per household to help with the cost of installing a new fast, reliable connection.
Check our website for information about other available funding.
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High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, working as a Strategic Alliance, source a variety of suppliers, services and works for both Councils.
Concession contract EOI for Glossop Markets and commercial space operator
Glossop's historic Town Hall, Market Hall and Municipal Buildings are undergoing a £7m transformation to turn the complex into the town's signature destination and focal point for residents and visitors.
We're now inviting expressions of interest for the exciting future opportunity to manage and operate the complex when the building work is complete.
We want a strategic partner organisation to support the delivery of the indoor and outdoor markets, retail let spaces within the Arcade and creative business space in the Town Hall area of these civic buildings.
If you're interested in this opportunity and would like to participate in the procurement process email us by 30 September.
Check our website regularly to see what's available.
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Business Helpline Tel: 0333 006 9178
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D2 Business Starter Programme
Business Basics - learn about different business models and structures and developing a networking circle
Wednesday 29 September, 10am - 2pm
Customers and Competitors - tools to assess your marketplace and find your target market
Wednesday 6 October, 10am -12pm
Sales and Marketing - consider your sales, marketing and advertising plans
Wednesday 13 October, 10am - 2pm
Webinar: What's new in marketing
Learn how to adapt your marketing to the 'new normal' using the latest marketing techniques.
Monday 27 September, 10am - 12pm
East Midlands Energy Summit 2021
Explore how Government, business, academia and society come together to ensure that clean growth can underpin our future economy.
Thursday 30 September, 9am - 12pm
Webinar: Managing absence in a workplace
Explore the legal pitfalls and what employers must have in place to manage this.
Thursday 30 September, 10am - 1pm
Events calendar
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Glossop Business Expo
Mon 25th October 10am-3pm
Glossop Community School
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East Midlands Energy Summit - the path to net zero
With COP26 fast approaching all eyes are on local measures to support the transition to a low carbon economy and the path to net zero.
East Midlands Energy Summit 2021 - Thursday 30 November.
eCargo Bike Grant Fund
Do you deliver small goods to customers within a short distance? Or parcels or spare parts between sites? Maybe you offer courier services?
If so, you may want to consider ecargo bikes as a more sustainable form of transport than traditional vehicles.
A grant is currently available from the Department for Transport for up to 40% of the total cost or either two-wheel or three-wheel models.
Find out more and apply.
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