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Chamber members, would you like an item to be featured in our weekly newsletter?
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Featured Event
Business Breakfast with Len Duvall OBE AM – Assembly Member for Greenwich & Lewisham
Thursday 29th October
08.30 - 09.30
Join us for a virtual business breakfast meeting with Len Duvall OBE, Assembly Member for Greenwich & Lewisham. Len will give an insight into politics and the working of the GLA. This is your opportunity to put a question to him in advance or at the event. Please submit questions to office@selondonchamber.org no later than Tuesday 27th October Midday.
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Featured Event
Virtual Business Breakfast - Q & As with Matthew Pennycook MP for Greenwich & Woolwich
Thursday 05th November
08.30 - 09.30
Join us for a virtual business breakfast meeting with Matthew Pennycook – Member of Parliament for Greenwich & Woolwich.
On this occasion, we are not covering a specific topic, this is an opportunity for you to put your questions to your local MP.
Please submit questions in advance to office@selondonchamber.org by midday on Monday 2nd November
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the Masthead - Issue 16
Out Now!
Chamber members, you should have received your copy in the post this week.
You can also view the digital copy by clicking on the image above.
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The NHS is working hard to make sure that when you come in for your appointment or treatment, everything is done to protect you from the Covid-19 virus – from new social distancing measures and our staff wearing the right personal protective equipment through to enhanced cleaning measures and flu vaccination.
We’ll keep you safe whilst you’re in our care – so please keep your appointments and get the help that you need now. See the short video for more info: https://youtu.be/0lelP9J9JOw
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Fight flu this winter!
Did you know that people at high risk from flu are also most at risk from COVID-19?
There’s never been a better time to protect yourself, your friends and family from the double danger of seasonal flu and coronavirus.
The most at-risk people will be invited first to take up this year’s flu vaccination, free of charge.
Once the vaccination of the most ‘at-risk’ groups is well underway, health services will confirm when best to invite people aged 50 to 64 to secure their flu vaccination.
Get your flu vaccination at your GP surgery, a local pharmacy, your workplace, school or midwifery service.
Keep Greenwich Safe.
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Latest Advice - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
There are three simple actions we must all do to keep on protecting each other
1. Wash hands keep washing your hands regularly
2. Cover face wear a face covering in enclosed spaces
3. Make space stay at least 2 metres apart - or 1 metre with a face covering or other precautions
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Landmark Kickstart scheme opens
New £2 billion Kickstart scheme will create thousands of new jobs for young people.
- Youngsters on Universal Credit aged between 16-24 will be offered six-month work placements – with wages paid by the government
- Launch comes as companies like Tesco pledge to sign up
Employers can find more information about the Kickstart scheme: gov.uk/kickstart An innovative new scheme to help young people into work and spur Britain’s economic revival was launched by the government today.
Businesses are now able to sign up to be part of the landmark £2 billion Kickstart scheme, giving unemployed young people a future of opportunity and hope by creating high-quality, government-subsidised jobs across the UK.
For more information click here
If you would like to join a joint bid administered by SELCC, please email: office@selondonchamber.org
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LSEC Principal Wins Further Education Leader of the Year Award
Group Principal and CEO of London South East Colleges, Dr Sam Parrett OBE, has been recognised at FE Leader of the Year at this year’s national TES FE Awards.
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England’s Historic Cities Secures new Investment From Visit England
Historic Cities, which includes Greenwich, has secured further investment from the Discover England Fund for their innovative England Originals project. The project was created in 2018 to encourage more US visitors to explore regional England and has already benefited from over £1m of investment from the fund. This new investment will be used to promote the cities to domestic audiences in 2021 to help with recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Blackheath Halls Recognised in Second Round of Funding from the Government’s £1.57 Billion Culture Recovery Fund
Blackheath Halls has been awarded £76,043 as part of the Government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund (CRF) to help face the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic and to ensure they have a sustainable future, the Culture Secretary has announced on the 17th October.
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Free webinar for Chamber Members – The Seven Secrets to Improving Your Profits
Do you want to know how to maximise the profits in your Business?
See how the really successful companies think about their Businesses? Read more to find out how.
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Book Your Next Trip to Amsterdam With Peace of Mind
Contemplating booking your next trip but worried about sudden change impacting your travel plans? KLM have introduced a new booking policy that guarantees maximum flexibility whenever you travel.
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Davy's 150th Anniversary Claret
Our 150th Anniversary Claret is a limited edition carefully selected and blended by Chairman James Davy alongside Maison Sichel of Bordeaux. Created with 2020 drinking in mind, we've used beautifully ripe Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon from the exquisitely ripe 2018 vintage, and dialled back the use of new oak to allow the wine to shine in its youth. We've also re-designed the bottle for this special year.
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A Very 2020 Sixmas
Book a table of up to six people in our beautiful Garden Restaurant, where you can enjoy a 4 course meal, inclusive of 2 glasses of house wine and Christmas novelties. £34.95 per person inclusive of VAT.
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Diner Discount Voucher
We are still offering a discount - 30% off total food bill in our Garden Restaurant
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The Albany Named Lead Delivery Partner for Lewisham Borough of Culture 2022
Lewisham’s winning bid to become the Mayor’s London Borough of Culture, ‘I AM LEWISHAM’ was based around ‘cultural activism’ and the power of art and culture to change lives. As an organisation with close ties to the local community, the Albany will draw on its wealth of partnerships both locally and nationally to deliver a programme that not only reflects the experiences of people in Lewisham but creatively raises awareness of the climate emergency.
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Charlton House Reopens to The Public for Pre-Booked Meetings, Weddings and Groups
Royal Greenwich Heritage trust have been carefully monitoring the pandemic and rate of Covid19 over the past six months. We are pleased to be able to announce that Charlton House has reopened to the public for pre-booked meetings, weddings, and groups as of Monday 5th October 2020.
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Gmax Award Announcement - Greater London Enterprise Awards
Congratulations to Chamber Member Gmax!!! Best Olympic Athlete Development NPO 2020
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Legal update from Clarkson Wright and Jakes
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Whitehead Monckton Appoints New Managing Director
Whitehead Monckton, one of Kent’s largest law firms, has appointed a new Managing Director, Christopher Longden, with effect from 1 October. He replaces Stephen Beck, who has stepped down from the role of Managing Director after 9 years.
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Affordable Professional IT Support
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Payroll Services
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Your Courses are now Online
We are acutely aware of how difficult life is for our businesses and how frustrating it is not to be able to attend our workshops.
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Sadiq Khan Condemns Government Proposal For TFL Funding
Sadiq Khan has hit out on the 21st October at a Government proposal to provide Covid19 funding for Transport for London (TfL) by hitting Londoners with a triple whammy of higher costs.
The Mayor called on the Government to reconsider its ‘ill-advised and draconian’ proposal and warned their plan would ‘punish Londoners for doing the right thing to tackle Covid-19′.
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Mayor Calls for 80% Wage Support for Hospitality Workers
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, on the 22nd October called for hospitality workers to receive support worth 80% of their wages from ministers. He reiterated his call for an urgent extension to the Jobs Support Scheme as new City Hall analysis shows that the UK is falling behind many other European countries when it comes to protecting jobs in hospitality, retail, culture and leisure, all of which have been devastated by the pandemic.
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Mayor Urges Ministers to Back Council Home Building for Covid Recovery
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has urged ministers to back his ambition to address London’s inequalities in health, wealth and happiness by empowering boroughs to build more council houses.
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News from Len Duvall OBE: Expanding the Congestion Charge Zone Would be Bad for Local Business
Expanding the Congestion Charge Zone to the North and South Circular would be a huge hit to businesses in Greenwich and Lewisham already struggling due to Covid-19, local London Assembly Member, Len Duvall AM, said. The plans come as part of the Government’s proposed conditions for the Transport for London (TfL) funding deal, alongside fare hikes, council tax increases, and cuts to concessions. Writing to local business groups on the 21st of October, Len Duvall AM said the conditions would be “disastrous” for businesses in the capital.
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11,000 Londoners Support Local Businesses Through Pay it Forward
According to new figures, Londoners have demonstrated how much they value their independent local businesses by making more than 11,000 contributions through Pay It Forward London – so far raising in excess of £750,000 to help more than 300 businesses.
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Covid-19 Triggers 219% Increase in Demand for Local Welfare Assistance in London
Covid-19 has led to an unprecedented spike in demand for London boroughs’ welfare support services, according to new analysis by London Councils.
Applications to boroughs’ local welfare assistance schemes saw a 219 per cent increase from March to June 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 – the highest jump in requests for financial help ever recorded by councils in the capital.
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Message to Businesses from Cllr Danny Thorpe, Leader of the Royal Borough of Greenwich
“Local businesses are the lifeblood of our local economy, and we are trying to do all we can to help you in these extraordinarily difficult times. For many local businesses, your world has been turned upside down and you have faced challenges you never expected. People have lost their livelihoods and others have had to tell their employees the heart-breaking news that their jobs no longer exist.“
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Royal Greenwich Stands with the United Nations
On Saturday 24 October, Cllr Denise Scott-McDonald, Deputy Leader of the Council and Cllr Linda Bird, the Mayor of Royal Greenwich will raise the United Nations (UN) Flag above Woolwich Town Hall to support the 75th anniversary of UN Day. The flag will fly above Woolwich Town Hall for one day and will be lit up in blue lights on the night of 24 October. Cllr Linda bird will be reading the opening words of the UN Charter ‘We the peoples’ to reaffirm our promise of an equal and safe home for people of all ages to live, work and play. Our two councillors will be joined by a few representatives from the local branch of the United Nations association.
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New Coronavirus Testing Centre Opens in Eltham
Testing has just got easier with the new COVID-19 testing Centre at the University of Greenwich’s Avery Hill campus. Working in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care and the University of Greenwich, this much-needed testing centre located at the University of Greenwich, Avery Hill Road, Eltham, SE9 2UG is accessible on foot only.
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#Askgreenwich is Back – Your Chance to Get Answers from Our Leader and Cabinet Members!
After the success of the first round, there will be another four themed sessions of the popular online Q&A events. The last round had a total of over 4,000 combined views, and we’re expecting more views comments and streams as we’ve increased ways you can ask questions.
Residents who are concerned about their wellbeing or a loved one, confused about how COVID-19 rules affect them, or want an update on what’s going on in their local area can use the online events to ask questions. There will also be a chance to find out about each Cabinet Member’s plans for the rest of the year.
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Lewisham Council First in the Country to Take Part in Groundbreaking Pilot to Help People Experiencing Homelessness
Lewisham Council has today announced it is taking part in ground breaking pilot to help people experiencing homelessness to access support services through an innovative new approach. The council has been working closely with Proxy Address for a number a months to develop this service – which aims to fix the catch 22 of losing a permanent address by allowing those facing homelessness to “borrow” an existing address so they can access vital services.
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Lewisham Council Mayors Awards 2020 and London Living Wage event
Nominations for Lewisham Mayor’s Awards 2020 are now open October until midnight Sunday 6 December. Due to this year’s exceptional circumstances we have decided to do things differently. Instead of an award ceremony with winners, there will be a focus on recognition for the phenomenal contribution of so many who have played a critical role in in the borough’s response to COVID-19.
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Autism Awareness Learning Space in Bromley
Bromley All-Age Autism working groups and The Glades are bringing a learning space to The Glades shopping centre to help raise awareness of autism and get people in Bromley talking!
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Help Spread Some Christmas Cheer and ‘Light Up Bexley’!
To add some cheer to Christmas the Mayor is challenging Bexley residents, businesses and groups to light up their houses for the festive season.
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Contracts Signed for New Cinema and Library in Sidcup
The new cinema and library in Sidcup moved one step closer this month as the Council together with cultural infrastructure developer Really Local Group and local construction company Neilcott finalised the plans to start works on site.
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