Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are seeking your views and support to help them understand the current and future risks our communities face. Like many organisations, Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has a range of statutory responsibilities they need to undertake in order to manage the risk to our communities. At the […]
As one of the Government’s coronavirus (COVID 19) supporting measures, Self Assessment taxpayers were given the option of deferring payment of their July 2020 Payment on Account until 31 January 2021. If you deferred this payment, you may have had these 3 payments to make on 31 January 2021: your deferred July 2020 payment on […]
The Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) VAT reverse charge- From 1 March 2021, are you ready? The new reverse charge will apply to supplies of construction work from 1 March 2021 but only to supplies made business to business. What is it? The reverse charge will apply when all the following are met: The supply for […]
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a key part of the government’s plans to make it easier for individuals and businesses to get their tax right and keep on top of their affairs. They have now confirmed that all self-employed businesses and landlords who have an annual business or property income above £10,000 will need to […]
Businesses with a turnover of over £85,000 have already joined the scheme for VAT but now VAT-registered businesses with a taxable turnover below that limit will be required to follow Making Tax Digital rules for their first VAT return starting on or after April 2022. This means having digital records to comply. Our recommendation to […]
One of our Vice Chairmen, John Puddy has been attending an ASB Steering Group involving the Police and TDC’s Environmental Health team, as well as Councillors. This has been useful in knowledge sharing and looking at ways to help with some of the problems those of you in the Town Centre have been experiencing. You […]
In June 2018 Torridge District Council introduced a Public Places Protection Order (PSPO) imposing prohibitions on antisocial behaviour within defined locations in Bideford. This Order is due to expire in June 2021. Since the current PSPO was enacted, the range and profile of antisocial behaviour in Bideford have increased. So, this is an opportunity to review and update the PSPO. PSPO’s are a legal tool that are used to […]
Decarbonisation and Environment Committee Major issues affecting local business. Sea Level Rise (SLR) Coastal Erosion Estuary Erosion Storm Surge Landfill Contaminants Landfill: The site was closed in 1995. It poses a major threat to the area for the long term and is virtually impossible to remove. In terms of tourism, sea and estuary contamination are […]
As you may be aware the Department of Work & Pensions have provided to County Councils and Unitary Authorities across England under the Scheme ‘COVID Winter Grant Scheme’. The aim is to support vulnerable households with the cost of fuel or food due to the continuing hardships caused by Covid-19. Citizens Advice are thrilled to […]
January Lockdown Grants for non-essential retail, leisure, personal care, sports facilities, and hospitality businesses forced to close are now live. Includes: Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) Addendum: 5 January onwards Closed Business Lockdown Payment The Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) Addendum: 5 January onwards will provide a payment based on the November 2020 scheme that […]
