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SHOP LOCAL THIS CHRISTMAS AND SUPPORT LOCAL RETAILERS AND LOCAL JOBS
With events heralding the start of the Festive season, December sees the start of the Shop Local campaign. Spending locally makes an enormous difference to the Torridge economy where 63p of every £ spent local, stays local, supporting local jobs and families....
Members Update November 2021
Dear Members, Firstly, thank you to those of you who came along to the AGM last month – it was a great turnout and so good to see you. At the AGM, Jane Maynard who was our President decided to stand down due to work commitments – she did this with a heavy heart as...
Made in Devon
Want to see your business grow? Made in Devon is a new ‘buy-local’ business support scheme from Devon County Council and is looking to help 125 businesses a year with free scheme membership. Benefits include Trading Standards advice and being part of major promotional...
Does your business need a post Covid helping hand?
North Devon and Torridge District Councils have joined forces once again with their economic partners at North Devon+ to offer a brand new comprehensive package of business support. The initiative is aimed at all businesses in the area that have been impacted by the...
Torridge District Council provide £100K funding to larger towns to support recovery post Covid-19
Torridge District Council provide £100K funding to larger towns to support recovery post Covid-19 Torridge Councillors have approved the transfer of over 62% of the £161K funding it received from central government under the “Welcome Back Funding” scheme to the Town...
NORTHAM’S URBAN WAVE HAIR SALON WELCOMES NEW STYLIST
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...
Advance notice of road closures
A39/B3236 Buckleigh Road Junction remodellingAdvance 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Benefits of joining Bideford Bay Chamber of Commerce
Business promotion
With a wide range of resources to promote and market your business, the Chamber will help to raise the visibility of your business to a wider audience.
Business support
From workshops and training sessions to individual tailored advice, the Chamber will do all it can to provide and signpost you to individual support you need.
Networking and Events
With a range of a range of social and networking events whenever possible we do all we can to help bring our community closer together.
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