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Denise Rossiter, CEO of Essex Chambers of Commerce, responds to the extension of the development consent decision for the Lower Thames Crossing. “We are extremely disappointed by the announcement on 7 October that a decision on the development consent order for the Lower Thames Crossing has been postponed until...
Read moreDenise Rossiter, CEO of Essex Chambers of Commerce will be taking to the skies and braving a skydive to raise money for our nominated charity Mid & North Essex Mind. She will be accompanied by our Operations Director, Lisa Collins, on Thursday 15th May as the pair take the...
Read moreLast week we were delighted to welcome guests to the peaceful surroundings of Lifehouse Spa & Hotel in Thorpe-le-Soken for our Freeport East Innovation Cluster Business Networking event. Sponsored by Tungsten Developments Ltd, this popular lunchtime event was a fantastic opportunity for our attendees to hear directly from Freeport...
Read moreIn the first major survey of business sentiment since the General Election, the BCC’s Quarterly Economic Survey – the UK’s largest and longest running independent business survey – shows taxation is now the main area of concern for businesses. Ahead of the Budget later this month, 48% of firms...
Read moreAs the nominated lead for the Essex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) chosen by the Department for Education, we wanted to make you aware, and get your views, on the new Growth and Skills Levy. The new government will be implementing changes to the current Apprenticeship Levy and introducing...
Read moreThis week we welcomed attendees to The Plaza, Enterprise & Innovation Centre in Braintree for a fantastic afternoon of engaging conversations and informative presentations with our Members EINTAC. A number of great Essex businesses gathered to connect and hear from EINTAC about the risks, hazards and some misconceptions around...
Read moreEssex, Southend, and Thurrock Local Skills Improvement Plan Demonstrates Significant Progress in June 2024 The Essex Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) in conjunction with the Essex Chambers of Commerce is pleased to announce significant progress in the implementation of the Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP), a key initiative aimed...
Read moreLocal retailer, East of England Co-op, is working in collaboration with Essex Police and other retailers to tackle crime against shops and retail workers. On Wednesday (31 August), the force’s Business Crime Team joined colleagues from the East of England Co-op’s dedicated Security team for a Safer Business Action...
Read moreResponding to the launch of Skills England, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director of Public Policy at the BCC, said: “The UK economy has a pervasive skills and productivity problem that stretches back long before the pandemic and Brexit. “Skills shortages ramp up pressure on firms, damaging their ability to operate profitably...
Read moreThe political map of the United Kingdom and of Essex has changed dramatically following the general election. Congratulations to all the successful candidates and commiserations to those who have been unsuccessful. As an apolitical organisation Essex Chambers of Commerce will continue to work with all parties for the betterment...
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