Northam hairdresser Sandra Ramsay, who runs Urban Wave Hair in Fore Street, recently welcomed stylist Helen to the salon who moved to the county all the way from Essex. Sandra said, “I would like to say hello to everyone again as we reopen after the restrictions and look forward to seeing all of our loyal […]
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Advance notice of road closures
A39/B3236 Buckleigh Road Junction remodelling Advance notice has been given of Devon County Council’s proposed scheme to carry out the remodelling of the A39/B3236 junction at Buckley Road Bideford. The proposed scheme will require two road closures. The first closure will be the B3236 from the A39 to the Abbotsham Road Junction and will remain […]
Member’s update – May 2021
Since our last update, we have seen Step 3 of the Govt roadmap be rolled out and it has been great to see businesses re-open. And, whilst we wait with bated breath for news on Stage 4, the Executive have been discussing ways of getting members together once we are permitted to all meet. SHOP […]
Torridge Councillors meet at AGM and re-elect Councillor Ken James as Leader
Torridge Councillors met recently at the Councils AGM to elect the leader and fill other key positions across the Council’s decision making committees. This included the positions of chair and vice chair of the Council as well as the chair and vice chairs of committees. One of the key outcomes from the night was the […]
Watch out for scams related to the 2021 Census
Now that Census Day has passed, people may receive home visits from census field officers reminding them to complete the questionnaire if they haven’t already done so. The advice below has been issued re possible scams linked to the 2021 Census: Official census-branded reminder letters are being sent by post to households who have not […]
Understanding risk in our communities – a request for information
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 […]
Having problems paying your self assessment?
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
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 FOR VAT EXPANDING TO INCLUDE MORE BUSINESSES
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 […]
Report on Chamber activities (March 2021 update)
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 […]