Home | Events | News | Training | Int Trade | Links | Services | FAQ | Your team | Join | Contact Us Member database | Member events | Member news | Member adverts | Member links | Member benefits   Chamber News The Road to Recovery 27/04/2009 British Chambers of Commerce Convention.     The future looks tough, recession is tightening its grip on the UK and trading conditions globally continue to challenge UK business in all sectors. Details...   Recent fabulous events 03/04/2009 "We left these meetings envigorated with hope and excitement for the future of our business, even through these difficult times. We have already implemented changes as a result of these two events." A quote from a delegate who found these events invaluable. Details...   Free Sunday parking could return to some Petersfield and Alton car parks 21/01/2009 East Hampshire District Council has overhauled its Sunday car park charges to make them fairer for church-goers, recreational users and residents with no off-street parking. Details...   Alton Woolworths will be replaced by Iceland 21/01/2009 The supermarket Iceland will takeover the site of Alton's former Woolworths store, it was revealed today.     The town's mayor Cllr Atul Patel is delighted that the new frozen food store will soon be opening in the town.     In an open letter to Iceland he said: "I am writing to say how delighted I was to hear that you will shortly be opening a new store in our town.     "Whilst many larger towns can more easily withstand the loss of stores such as Woolworths, to smaller market towns as Alton where often Woolworths has been one of only a handful of large stores in the town centre, the pending closure has been greeted with much worry and pessimism by other town centre businesses and shoppers.     "Indeed, the closure of our Woolworths has probably been the number one topic of the many residents I have been speaking to in recent weeks.     "We are now very much looking forward to your arrival, not only in that it will help keep our town centre vibrant, but offer much-needed jobs and give further choice and reasons for shoppers to do their shopping in Alton.     "I wish you every success in what I hope will be a long and prosperous association with the town."     Details...   Petersfield Woolies Closes 21/01/2009 Petersfield Woolies closed Wednesday 7th of January 2009     Woolworths in Petersfield closed its doors for the final time.   Details...   Bus service in cash crisis - Whitehill and Bordon 21/01/2009 THE future of Whitehill and Bordon-based Community Transport East Hampshire (CTEH), which provides a service for community groups in Lindford, Alton, Grayshott and Horndean, is be reviewed as a bid is made to find a new parent partnership – to make it eligible for council grants.     County councillor Adam Carew is set to call a meeting of council representatives and stakeholders after Community Action Hampshire, which manages CTEH, announced it is to pull out of the service, which residents describe as vital. Details...   Small businesses positive despite downturn 21/01/2009 Small businesses expect at least two more years of recession, new research suggests.     A survey commissioned by accounting software developers KashFlow, shows the average small to medium business owner expects the recession to last another year and eleven months. Some 20% of companies fear the recession will last three years or more.     Details...   Cuts to red tape and jargon will help small business, say councils 21/01/2009 Council leaders vowed to cut bureaucracy, jargon and red tape so that small businesses can get even more help from local councils during the credit crunch.   Details...   Christmas Closing 17/12/2008 The Chamber will close at 4pm on Christmas Eve and reopen at 9am on Monday 5 January.     Details...   BCC and Dell launch www.smallbusinessadvice.tv in collaboration with Intel 17/12/2008 Research shows businesses want a new TV approach     New research shows that after the initial enthusiasm for Dragon’s Den and The Apprentice, the small business community is disappointed with business TV programmes. As a result, the BCC collaborated with Dell to create www.smallbusinessadvice.tv, a specialist online TV resource for expert commentary and advice to give small businesses the edge. Details...   Carbon Management Survey 09/12/2008 The Sustainable Business Partnership is currently working with the University of Southampton and the Hampshire Chambers of Commerce to investigate carbon management needs and practices for SMEs. Details...   East Hampshire Business Newsletter - Request For Articles 09/12/2008 EHDC are compiling articles for the East Hampshire Business newsletter due for publication in January 2009.   The deadline for receiving articles is 19th December 2008. Details...   The Petersfield Christmas Festival - A Big Thank You 09/12/2008 Dear all Festival sponsors,   Just a quick note to thank you very much indeed for your support for the Petersfield Christmas Festival this year.     Navigate Design was delighted to have played its part in working with EHDC, in coordinating the sponsorship and in producing the promotional material, flyers, posters and programmes etc. Details...   Santa on the Watercress Line 06/12/2008 Santa Special trains run on the following dates in December:     6th,7th,13th,14th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 24th. Travel by advanced booking only.     Details...   East Hampshire District Council's Christmas Festival coming up in the first weekend of December 05/12/2008 Petersfield will be turned into a winter wonderland when it hosts a Christmas Festival on Friday December 5th, 6th and 7th. The traditional event will feature a skate rink in The Square as well as stalls, stage acts and Santa's Grotto.   Details...   Alton Community Centre Receives District Backing 05/12/2008 Backing has been received for the vision for a multi-million pound combined facility of a Community Centre building with theatre.   Details...   Will Whitehill and Bordon be first to ban plastic bags? 05/12/2008 Eighteen local businesses in Whitehill and Bordon are backing a scheme to provide a free, specially-designed cotton bag to every household in the town to encourage shoppers to become plastic bag free. Details...   Call for Whitehill and Bordon to get festive lights funding 05/12/2008 A lack of Christmas decorations in Whitehill and Bordon has been highlighted by residents and councillors. Details...   2,000 protest over parking 05/12/2008 Two thousand names have been gathered on a petition in protest against Sunday car park charges in Petersfield.     Details...   Sustainable Business Awards 28/11/2008 Congratulations toTotal Coverage for their success in the Sustainable Business Awards, scooping both the Micro Business and the overall Sustainable Business of the Year trophies. Details...   Upgrade to energy efficient equipment with an interst free loan: 28/11/2008 It pays for itself in no time.   Energy-Efficiency Loans from the Carbon Trust are a cost effective way to replace or upgrade your existing equipment with a more energy efficient version.   Details...   Sustainable Business Awards Ceremony 21/11/2008 Sustainable Business Awards Ceremony   The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainable Business Awards Ceremony will take place at the De Vere Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton. Details...   Government backs residents’ demands for better shops and facilities in Whitehill Bordon 20/11/2008 Better shops and facilities must be built in Whitehill Bordon, the Government has ordered.     The Government’s latest planning policy statement says that the Eco-town development must provide the town with leisure, health, education and sport facilities – not just more homes   Details...   Manufacturing and Waste: Business Gains through the Waste Hierarchy 20/11/2008 The SBP is teaming up with the Manufacturing Advisory Service, the National Industrial Symbiosis Programme and the Environment Agency to run a half-day event for manufacturers demonstrating how application of the waste hierarchy can pay dividends for the businesses. Details...   Company can't wait for Festival to start 20/11/2008 A Petersfield design company, Farrow Creative has thrown its support behind the Petersfield Christmas Festival.   Details...   Is your organisation interested in volunteering at the Petersfield Christmas Festival? 30/10/2008 There are plenty of opportunities including marshalling and traffic control, working on stalls and ticket sales. We are also looking for street and stage acts, as well as costumed street scene performers, so if you, or anyone you know may be interested in performing or taking part in the themed street scene, please let EHDC know. Details...   Santa's Train - Sponsor 30/10/2008 For 2 days, Santa will be running a special, high profile land train in and around Petersfield... linking all areas of the festival with the Train station, Lavant Street, the Square, The High Street and, of course, Santa's grotto Details...   East Hants Business News: Headlines 30/10/2008 Message from Portfolio Holder Councillor Richard Millard.     Selling through the South East Business Portal.   Business Grants.   East Hampshire Business Initiative.     The MATiSSE Smarter Working How smart is your working day?     Marketing—turn the tap ON not OFF.     For more headlines and the full articles read on.   Details...   Business Stalls available at Petersfield Christmas Festival 28/10/2008 Petersfield is hosting a fantastic three-day Christmas Festival, from Friday 5th - Sunday 7th December 2008. As part of the Festival, a limited number of 'canopy' style stalls are available on the High Street, Lavant and Chapel Streets, just off of The Square in the town centre.     Details...   South East England Regional Assembly Wants Views On Gypsy And Traveller Needs 14/10/2008 Public consultation opens on plans for new, legal camping spaces for Gypsies, Travellers and Travelling Showpeople in South East England. Details...   Health and Safety Executive Request Feedback On Use Of Their Assessment Forms 14/10/2008 The Health and Safety Executive have a number of example risk assessments available on their website. Details...   Wessex Partnerships Limited(WPL) Secures New Training Delivery Contract 19/08/2008 WPL has recently been awarded a contract from the Learning & Skills Council, South East (LSC) to deliver learning under Train to Gain (TTG). Details...   Latest Greening Alton Newsletter 18/08/2008 Launch of the Greening Alton and Holybourne Campaign was on June 7th. This newsletter updates the progress of the campagn.     Details...   Stage 4 Photographic Exhibition 01/08/2008 A selection of work by:   Adam Whatton   Margaret Antioniou   Richard Brayshaw   Suzanne Pollen     01-03 August 2008   10.00 - 16.00   Details...   HAMPSHIRE MARKET TOWN PROJECT REPORT July 2008: COMMUNITY PLANNING IN OUR RURAL TOWNS 30/07/2008 HAMPSHIRE MARKET TOWN PROJECT REPORT July 2008   COMMUNITY PLANNING IN OUR RURAL TOWNS - Progress Review by District.   For EAST HAMPSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL(EHDC) see page 2 of full report. Details...   British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) News: Neville Reyner CBE DL is the New President of BCC 30/07/2008 Neville Reyner CBE DL, the incoming President of the British Chambers of Commerce, has written a letter to the Government today asking for the newly introduced Empty Premises Tax to be scrapped. Details...   50% discount on Chamber (BCC) fees for three years* with Chamber Business Choice Healthcare 30/07/2008 This service plan is backed by AXA PPP, one of the UK’s leading providers of corporate healthcare plans, and is particularly well placed to assist businesses to maintain a motivated and healthy workforce. Details...   Safetypro is now called JustSafety 30/07/2008 JustSafety* Newsletter - July 2008 Headlines: Details...   Would You Like To Be A School Governor? 14/07/2008 We have been conctacted by Vicky Gregson of School Governors’ One-Stop Shop (SGOSS) to highlight the need for school governors across east Hampshire. Details...   Hampshire Food Festival 2008 01/07/2008 The Hampshire Food Festival begins next week with events taking place at a wide variety of Hampshire locations throughout July.   This year’s Hampshire Food Festival will run from July 1st-31st with 120 different events held across the county in celebration of Hampshire’s finest food and drink.   Details...   Sustainable Business Network Meeting Report - 05.06.08 30/06/2008 Sustainable Procurement was the topic for the June meeting of the Sustainable Business Network.   Speakers included Charles Burt from the Olive Consultancy, Kathryn Gore from Blake Lapthorn Tarlo Lyons and Karen Bladen from Protégé Management. Details...   Equalities Bill will make life more difficult for UK businesses 30/06/2008 Responding to Harriet Harman's statement on the Equalities Bill today, British Chambers of Commerce Director General, David Frost, said:     Details...   ADP Security Systems Moves into Southapton 04/06/2008 In response to client demands, Hampshire security firm, ADP Security Systems Ltd has expanded into a new office at Southampton International Business Park in Eastleigh. Headquartered in Petersfield since it started in 1996, the company wants to improve the level of service to existing Southampton clients and be better positioned to take on new business. The head office remains at Petersfield. Details...   Dragons’ Den 04/06/2008 Dragons’ Den continues to offer entrepreneurs from across the country the chance to make their business dreams come true. If you’re genuinely seeking investment for your business idea or invention, we’d like to hear from you.     Details...   Sustainable Business Awards 2008 - Does your business have a good green story to tell? 02/06/2008 The Hampshire and Isle of Wight Sustainable Business Awards 2008 are coming! With five categories celebrating the best of local business, the Awards seek to recognise and reward those companies in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight which are taking positive steps to improve their social, environmental and economic impacts, and will be open for entries from June 2nd until July 11th. Details...   Get the Recognition Your Business Deserves 30/05/2008 The Chamber Awards is a fantastic opportunity for you to sit back and enjoy the results of your dedication to business. These prestigious awards strive to celebrate and give recognition to hard work, innovation and business excellence. Details...   South East Water: Strategic Enviromental Assessment (SEA) Enviromental Report and Consultation 21/05/2008 A consultation is in progress from 2nd May to August 2008. A Draft Water Resource Management Plan Public Exhibition is scheduled for the Festival Hall Peterfield. Friday June 6, 14:00-18:00. In the light of recent events at the festival hall confirmation is still awaited. Other venues are detailed in the letter. Details...   Sustainable Business Partnership (SBP): Sustainable Business Awards launching in June 07/05/2008 One month to go until the launch of the Sustainable Business Awards and it is time to start thinking about your application! Register your interest in the Awards now and we will send you everything you need to enter as soon as the Awards are launched. Details...   The Environment Agency Report: South East River Basin District's 'Summary of Significant Water Management Issues' 06/05/2008 The Environment Agency are keen to update you on how things are progressing and highlight the links between recreation and the water environment.     Details...   Flying Start Programme for Engineers and the Flying Start Global Entrepreneurs Programme 06/05/2008 The National Council for Graduate Entrepreneurship (NCGE) is a government funded not-for-profit organisation that works with Higher Education Institutions in England to promote entrepreneurship education and graduate start-up.     Details...   BBC reports Mail competition is 'no benefit' 06/05/2008 The liberalisation of the UK postal service has produced "no significant benefits" for either households or small businesses, a report has said.   Details...   East Hampshire Business News 00/05/2008 The Business News Letter published by the East Hants District Council.   The Main Headlines include: Details...   East Hampshire Business News: EHDC Small Businesses Incentive Grants 00/05/2008 Farrow Creative received a business grant award from East Hampshire District Council (EHDC).   See East Hampshire Business News for details on how others have received grants and how to apply for EHDC Small Businesses Incentive Grants.   Details...   EHCCI Chairman Signs Small Business Concordat in East Hampshire 22/04/2008 East Hampshire District Council has signed the Small business concordat with local business representation groups, to encourage effective trade between the district council and small businesses.     This concordat will make council contracts more accessible for small and medium size enterprises. This comes as part of the commitment from the council to deliver the national procurement framework.     Details...   Whitehill and Bordon has been short-listed for Eco Town status 08/04/2008 Following a successful bid by East Hampshire District Council Whitehill and Bordon has been short-listed for Eco Town status. It is one of 15 towns, short-listed and if selected as one of the final 10 will receive a great boost in government funding, advice and support. Details...   EHCCI sponsors Shop of the Year Award 2008 04/04/2008 As part of the Life in Peterfield Business and Community Awards 2008. run by Life Magazines Ltd.   The Shop of the Year Award sponsored by the East Hampshire Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and is for all local retailers who feel they have something to celebrate! Details...   Have Your Say On Transport 30/03/2008 DfT consultation on the options for reform of support for local bus services.   Details...   Masai Warriors heading for Butser Hill, Hampshire for a Tribal Business School Event 25/03/2008 Recently, Anthony Willoughby, of Territory Mapping, was in the African Bush over looking Kilimanjaro, elephants wandering by, with 20 British MD's and a corresponding number of Maasai elders discussing Leadership, Risk Assessment and Decision Making.     Details...   Small Business Carbon Reduction Toolkit 14/03/2008 The Carbon Trust and British Chambers of Commerce have joined forces in order to help small businesses save energy, save money and manage carbon emissions.     Details...   Envirowise calls for a collaborative approach to compliance 10/03/2008 South East retailers and manufacturers should focus on working with their supply chains in order to fully realise the opportunities presented by packaging minimisation, say sustainability experts Envirowise.     Details...   British Chambers of Commerce's 2008 Budget Submission 10/03/2008 The principle points are that with the economy slowing, the Government should think against on a number of planned business tax increases, including: Details...   British Chambers of Commerce’s Policy Activities Report 10/03/2008 Chambers of Commerce in every region should be proud of the depth and scope of support that we can provide businesses across the country. With this in mind, welcome to the first edition of the British Chambers of Commerce’s Policy Activities Report under a new and fresh identity – The Ultimate Business Network! Details...   British Chambers of Commerce Crime Against Business Survey 2008 10/03/2008 The current key statistics as I see it so far are the cost of crime at £12.1 billion and the continued call for a national KPI for police forces on crimes against business, without which the Home Office cannot realistically know the true extent of the problem.     Details...   March 12th is National No Smoking Day 10/03/2008 March 12th is National No Smoking Day.   There's never been a better time to quit for life.   You're 4 times more likely to succeed with us.   Get all the help and support you need to stop smoking with the Quit for Life programme. Details...   Wessex Partnerships Ltd Launch A New Service for Ambitious Growth Companies 27/02/2008 WPL has launched a new serviice called Business Blanket Service. It is for ambitious growth companies which need support to deliver their business or project ideas and concepts. Details...   GOING UNDERGROUND AT HINDHEAD 12/02/2008 There was a full turn out at The Alton Maltings Centre last week when the East Hampshire and Surrey Chambers of Commerce and Industry joined forces to host the ‘Going Underground at Hindhead’ networking lunch.     Details...   Proposed changes to The East Hampshire District Council (Off-Street Parking Places) Order 2006 - Proposed increases in car parking fees 12/02/2008 The East Hampshire District Council proposes to make a new Order under section 35 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 to change the East Hampshire District Council (Off Street Parking Places) Order 2006. Details...   Performing Rights Society: Businesses need a licence for a Radio 12/02/2008 Towards the end of 2007 the Performing Rights Society started stepping up actions against businesses playing a radio without a licence. It seems that on the whole businesses are not aware that a licence is required in much the same way as for a television for the playing of a radio in situations where it is likely to be heard by more than one person.     Details...   Alternative Budget - Have your say. 11/02/2008 Last week the Chancellor announced that he will present his Budget Statement to the House on Wednesday 12th March at 12.30pm Details...   Capital Gains Success 28/01/2008 A message from David Frost (Director General, British Chambers of Commerce) summarising the successful lobbying in relation to Capital Gains Tax. Details...   MATiSSE Workshop Series kicks off in Petersfield 23/01/2008 The 2008 MATiSSE workshop programme got off to a great start in Petersfield on 17th January. The event, held at East Hants District Council, attracted over 20 businesses, all keen to find out more about smarter working best practice and to take away some top tips that can be applied be to their business. Details...   Letter to the Chancellor outlines hauliers' concerns over another rise in fuel duty 21/01/2008 Chambers of Commerce, road hauliers and other business members from around the country have collectively written an open letter to the Chancellor, urging him to scrap the proposed increase in fuel duty, scheduled for April. Details...   Improving outcomes from health and safety: a call for evidence 14/01/2008 The Better Regulation Executive (BRE) is reviewing the UK’s health and safety regulatory regime and its impact on low risk businesses. The basis of the UK system is the 1974 Health and Safety at Work Act, which allows businesses to self-regulate however it does not set out specific actions for businesses to follow in order to comply. Details...   Sustainable Business Seminar and SUMS Training 06/11/2007 Free seminar, presented in partnership with Pricewaterhouse Coopers and legal firm Blake Lapthorne Tarlo Lyons, will look at the legislative and fiscal drivers for sustainability in a modern business Details...   British Chambers of Commerce survey reveals SMEs ready to desert Royal Mail 16/10/2007 Over half of small businesses ready to leave the Royal Mail for good. Details...   POSTAL STRIKES HELPING NO ONE 25/09/2007 BCC Head of Policy Natalie Evans's response to the news of two new 48 hour postal strikes. Details...   YOUNG PEOPLE FAILING TO BENEFIT FROM DROP IN UNEMPLOYMENT 16/08/2007 Commenting on today’s Labour Force Survey unemployment figures, BCC Policy Adviser Kieran O’ Keeffe said: “ oday’s unemployment figures bring little good news for the growing number of Britain’s 16-17 year olds. Details...   British Chambers of Commerce response to Select Committee Report into British Waterways 01/08/2007 The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has welcomed the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) Select Committee report, hailing the committees recognition of the value of waterway freight transport. Details...   Portsmouth Naval Base escapes closure 26/07/2007 Double delight as Portsmouth Naval Base escapes closure – and new supercarriers get the go-ahead Details...   Update from Director General on flood activity 26/07/2007 Following on from yesterday's email about David Frost's meeting with senior Government officials, there has been good news from HMRC. Details...   Impact of floods 25/07/2007 David Frost had a breakfast meeting today with Hillary Benn MP and the Ministerial Team at Defra. Details...   Business Link Business Advice Clinics 02/07/2007 Business Link are now holding free Business Advice Clinics in Penns Place Details...   A big decision…making the leap 18/06/2007 Farrow creative has moved to larger premises as part of their growth plan. Details...   SeSys helps you keep an eye on your assests anywhere in the world 18/06/2007 SeSys helps you keep an eye on your assests anywhere in the world with its GSM/GPRS CamSys Observation Camera. Details...   New Members 23/05/2007 Welcome to our new members:   Antrobus Accountants,   Specialsit Hair Supplies'   TopMarks Overseas Properties'   Vehicle Options. Details...   Launched! Bright, shiny and NEW - it's the EHCCI membership leaflet. 13/02/2007 Spread them around your business contacts and help the Chamber grow. Details...   Hampshire Needs School Governors 13/02/2007 Details...   Phoenix Rising once Again 13/02/2007 Details...   Hampshire based company; Trademark Clothing and Gifts sends 3000 teddy bear ‘soldiers’ out to front-line forces personnel. 12/12/2006 Details...   Life in Petersfield Magazine 12/12/2006 EHCCI Chairman Andrew Gordon's article for the Magazine 'An essential tool for any business'. Details...   A selection of photos from the EHCCI Toastmasters Lunch Club at the Folly Wine Bar 05/11/2006 Taken by Stephane Rocher of Intuitive Photography, Petersfield. Details...   NEW BUSINESS? VILLAGE BUSINESS COMMUNITY? APPLY NOW for grant from East Hampshire District Council 12/10/2006 Business Start-up Incentive Grant And Village Business Grant. Both very easy to apply for. Up to £500 for new businesses (£10,000 allocated for this particular Grant), up to £5000 for villages outside civil parishes of Alton, Petersfield, Horndean and Whitehill (£40,000 allocated for this Grant).   Details...   Sustainable Business Awards and Access to Service Awards 12/10/2006 It is worth checking out these awards and if possible entering. Great publicity can follow from entering - even more from winning.     Details...   Research shows people love the Chamber - by Mary Allen 12/08/2006 Recent market research has demonstrated that Chamber members benefit widely from the huge range of services and opportunities membership brings. Different companies use it for different reasons.     But most of all, the research demonstrated that people who get involved, love the Chamber.     Details...   Photos from the Manor Farm meeting - click on photos to enlarge 20/07/2006 Members who turned up for the Manor Farm visit on a beautiful summer evening had a very enjoyable time, as the photos below show. Our thanks go to our hosts Peter and Jill Lambert and to organiser Colin Norgate.     Manor Farm is home to the International Motocross Event the Ken Hall Trophy which is held over the Bank Holiday weekend 26, 27 and 28 August 2006.   Details...   Old Thorns opens is newly refurbished spa and gym 29/06/2006 Nestled at the end of a winding lane lies Old Thorns Hotel, Golf and Country Estate.     Known world wide for its 18 hole championship golf course set amongst stunning landscape and rare heathland, Old Thorns has just opened its refurbished gym and spa.     Details...   Latest award for East Hampshire Chamber member 20/06/2006 Mary Allen has become the latest award winner in a long line of East Hampshire Chamber award winners. Details...   Revamped Chamber website launched 10/04/2006 The website has been updated and is now even easier to use . It represents a great opportunity for members to raise their profile and keep up to date with what's happening in the business world. 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Not logged in. User: Pass:     News The Road to Recovery 27/04/2009 British Chambers of Commerce Convention. The future looks tough, recession is tightening its grip on the UK and trading conditions globally continue to challenge UK business in all sectors. Details   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Recent fabulous events 03/04/2009 "We left these meetings envigorated with hope and excitement for the future of our business, even through these difficult times. We have already implemented changes as a result of these two events." A quote from a delegate who found these events invaluable. Details   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   Free Sunday parking could return to some Petersfield and Alton car parks 21/01/2009 East Hampshire District Council has overhauled its Sunday car park charges to make them fairer for church-goers, recreational users and residents with no off-street parking. Details   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .