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Virtual meeting with the Small Business Minister
Wednesday 10 February saw The Hair and Barber Council and delegates from other industry organisations, join a virtual meeting with the Small Business Minister, Paul Scully MP, as an introduction to him on the concerns and the plight of our sector resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.
It was an extremely open and productive meeting where we gave the Minister the hard facts about the effect the virus has had upon our industry and the lack of any specific financial support from Government.
The Minister was very supportive of our position and committed to taking the issues back to the Treasury and other senior Ministers who are responsible for the easing of the current lockdown and how we should be allowed to open as soon as possible given the high standards of health, safety and hygiene that our sector has been proven to have….this the Minister agreed with overwhelmingly!
He also asked that we have a second meeting in the next month or so where he would be able to update us further following the Prime Ministers ‘road map out of lockdown’ statement to the public on the 22 February.
Over to you Minister?
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Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
The ICO is the UK’s independent regulator for data protection and information rights. They are engaging with organisations in the hair and beauty industry to help them comply with their legal obligations.
What’s happening?
In the next few weeks they will be writing out to hair salons and barbers shops to remind them of their legal responsibility to register with the ICO and pay the data protection fee.
There’s more information about the campaign on their website: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-advice-for-small-organisations/whats-new/blogs/data-protection-fee-what-you-need-to-do/
Many of our members will receive a letter from the ICO, so please see attached a copy of the letter for your information. https://ico.org.uk/.
They also have a web hub specifically designed for small and medium enterprises, which has lots of tips and simple guides that our members will find useful: https://ico.org.uk/for-organisations/data-protection-advice-for-small-organisations/
If you have any questions about the campaign, or the work of the ICO, please telephone Caroline Hawley on 0330 414 6434 or email caroline.hawley@ico.org.uk and she will be happy to help.
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Save our Salons
When VAT was reduced to 5% for the hospitality sector during the initial lockdown, our industry was not included in this, and since then we and other industry organisations have been lobbying Government to review this decision, unfortunately to no avail thus far!
Led by many industry Professionals, this website and petition, that we are pleased to support, is gaining significant traction and it would be great if you would support it as well!
Strength in numbers whilst ‘Shaping the Future Together’
To support this campaign log on to;
www.saveoursalons.co.uk
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Renewing your membership:
With the work we do on behalf of you and the industry, renewing your membership is more critical now than it has ever been before!
As a not for profit organisation, all income is put toward running the organisation, working with Government to continue our campaign to finally get our industry regulated, keeping members up to date with anything and everything impacting their lives industry wise, whilst in addition providing a ‘place’ for all our members to get support and guidance.
We are the go to voice to/for Government and our APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group) is the only parliamentary representation group fighting for the hairdressing and barbering industry!
So, please do renew your membership,
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Hair and Barber Council Testimonials/Endorsements
Whilst researching some new administrative documents recently we received some amazing testimonials/endorsements from industry as to the work we do on behalf of you all…here are a few of them;
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"I am proud and honoured to have been a member of the Hair and Barber Council for more than 20 years, for our business it reassures clients we are pro active and truly care about professionalism, standardisation, and regulating our industry. For our team it gives them a sense of pride to be a part of an organisation that represents the industry in parliamentary discussions at the highest level in Government. The Hair and Barber Council is the effective voice of our industry who work tirelessly to raise the industry standards, In recent times the Hair and Barber Council have achieved results that we have constantly visualized and with your support we will grow to become a legislated industry and will receive the recognition and respect our industry truly deserve."
Trisha Buller, Owner, Ciente, Berkhampstead
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"As a Member of the Hair and Barber Council we feel that they are at the heart of everything we do. They campaign at the highest levels to ensure we have a real say about government policies and laws that affect our salons and barbershops that in turn will make a true difference to our industry’s future and our business. "
Directors, Christopher Friend and Nigel Faulkner, Buzby and Blue Hairdressing and Beauty, Chichester
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"You will not hear a stronger voice than that of The Hair and Barber Council lobbying to raise standards in the hair industry and to get our hairdressers and barbers the professional recognition they have trained long and hard for. Providing clear advice and guidance on what salon owners needed to consider reopening their salon doors safely. If you are passionate about your profession and believe like us and The Hair and Barber Council you should be recognised for the high standards and services you provide in the Industry, then don’t think twice about becoming a member, your membership is critical in helping to elevate this Industry and get the professional recognition you deserve."
Julie Winchester, General Manager, Kao Salon Division
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"As co-chair of the APPG for Hairdressing, Barbering and Cosmetology it’s an absolute pleasure to work with the Hair and Barber Council. As the statutory authority for hair, barber and beauty, the Hair and Barber Council has been lobbying the U.K. Government for many years to introduce mandatory registration for the people who work in the hair, barber and beauty industry. And was instrumental in working with the U.K. Government to set up a new Personal Care Department within BEIS which will specifically be responsible for dealing with issues that effect the hairdressing, barbering and beauty industry. A massive thank you to the Hair and Barber Council for making sure that the many, wonderful, hard working, people who work in our industry will have a voice in the U.K. Government."
Christina Rees MP, Co-Chair of the Hairdressing, Barbering and Cosmetology All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) at Westminster
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"State registration is mandatory across many other professions but unfortunately not for our industry. Through their work, The Hair and Barber Council champion all stylists, colourists and barbers to join the UK register of qualified hairdressers. Ultimately, mandatory registration is the key driver for our industry to raise its standards and improve the profession’s standing. In turn, this will elevate the professionalism and reputation of our industry by reassuring clients of the quality of our work. Wella are a proud sponsor of the Hair and Barber Council and continue to support its work."
Allison Hargreaves, National Education Operations and Events Manager UK, Wella UK
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"I believe our industry needs to be recognised for our professional reputation and high standards. Some also need a benchmark to aspire to. The Hair and Barber Council have the ethos of raising those standards and improving professionalism. Being part of a group that promotes state registration is key to the industry being taken seriously. Setting clear guidance and standards helps our clientele recognise us for who we really are! At this uncertain time, my team and I feel represented and supported by The Hair and Barber Council and now more than ever I would urge you to join.
Louise Thompson-Holt, Senior State Registered Hairdresser (SSRH) Maison Salon, Hove, East Sussex
We will add some more to the March 2021 newsletter.
My very best wishes as always, take care and continue to stay safe
All best wishes,
Keith
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