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Latest Hampshire Chamber News
The 10th Winchester Business Awards
01 Feb 12
Hampshire Chamber is delighted to again be an organising partner for the Winchester Business Excelle . . .
New Southampton-Barcelona route welcomed by business travellers
31 Jan 12
Southampton Airport has just announced that Spanish low cost airline, Vueling, will operate three fl . . .
Chamber comments on Norovirus and sickness in the work place
27 Jan 12
Following on from the story in the Daily Mail, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce have commented on behal . . .
Chamber welcomes prudent budget but warns of business issues that may affect future years growth
26 Jan 12
Today, Hampshire Chamber of Commerce joined other members of the local business community at a hasti . . .
Hampshire Chamber welcomes cruise port announcement by Minister
26 Jan 12
It was a step in the right direction in respect of Southampton's case against Liverpool's proposals . . .
Winchester announces a "soundness" consultation on their Joint Core Strategy
26 Jan 12
The Winchester District Core Strategy has been renamed "Winchester District Local Plan Part 1 – Jo . . .
Eastleigh publishes its Economic and Employment Land Study and Report
24 Jan 12
Eastleigh Borough Council, as part of their recent Local Plan Consultation, have published their Emp . . .
HS2 - The Government's decision explained
24 Jan 12
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce has received a letter from Justine Greening MP and indepth leaflet exp . . .
Chamber confirms 'Meet The Buyers' event at The Rose Bowl on 29 March
23 Jan 12
"Meet The Buyers" event is set right up to boost the economy! The sixth South Hampshire Meet the Buy . . .
Southampton gets ready for major consultations
20 Jan 12
Southampton City Council have announced the next round of major consultations. Starting on 30th . . .
Winchester businesses receive confident messages from MP
20 Jan 12
This year’s Winchester Parliamentary Briefing, held at The Winchester Hotel, hosted by Hampshire C . . .
Winchester's Planning Pledge to Rural Businesses
20 Jan 12
The Wessex Conference Centre at Sparsholt College was the place to be on 19 January as Winchester Ci . . .
Is your business ready for severe weather?
17 Jan 12
The last few days has seen sharp frosts across the County, in particular in Test Valley up through B . . .
Chamber responds to Eastleigh Local Plan Consultation
17 Jan 12
Following on from the presentation by Tony Wright, Planning Policy and Design Manager at Eastleigh B . . .
Havant Borough Council and Southampton City Council ask us for feedback on CIL Preliminary Draft Charging Schedule
17 Jan 12
Havant Borough and Southampton City are the latest Councils based in Hampshire asking for feedback r . . .
Havant we done well?
17 Jan 12
Town, District and Local Centres in Havant have been under the microscope over new year with a consu . . .
Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee keep interest rates at 0.5% but...
12 Jan 12
A record was set today, Thursday 12 January 2012 - The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee h . . .
Basingstoke Draft Core Strategy - Consultation Announced
12 Jan 12
The draft Pre-submission Basingstoke Core Strategy has now been prepared and, following the Council' . . .
Companies encouraged to
11 Jan 12
The Minister for Trade and Investment, Lord Stephen Green, has renewed the call for the whole busine . . .
HS2 back on track?
10 Jan 12
Will 10th January signal a change in connecting Britain and light the litmus paper for other rail pr . . .
Apprenticeships Live 2012 in Andover
09 Jan 12
A special FREE breakfast seminar on Apprenticeships has been announced and taking place at The Light . . .
Public Consultation on Test Valley's Core Strategy & Development Management DPD and Designations DPD announced
03 Jan 12
On 6 January 2012, Test Valley published its draft Core Strategy, Development Management Development . . .
Retailers report buoyant Christmas and New Year
03 Jan 12
Ahead of official retail figures being published for Christmas and New Year sales, reports are being . . .
Winchester's Joint Core Strategy (Part 1) now available
01 Jan 12
Chamber is pleased to confirm that Winchester City Council has made available their District Local P . . .
Chancellor’s Autumn Statement must now be translated into firm action says British Chambers of Commerce
29 Dec 11
The new year starts with a clear message from the British Chambers of Commerce. As trade figures sta . . .
National Planning Policy Framework - Select Committee Report Published
29 Dec 11
Government Select Committee Report, published just before Christmas, recommends a default answer of . . .
Venus Awards 2012 to be launched in Southampton
28 Dec 11
On 9 January 2012, Business women from Southampton will be able to enter The Venus Awards. Hamps . . .
Portsmouth City Council publish their snapshot of the Local Economy
28 Dec 11
Portsmouth City Council have just published their snapshot of the Local Economy. Very much a soci . . .
Reduce energy costs and manage your bills - Breakfast Seminar 9th February
28 Dec 11
Are rising energy costs a risk to your business? Is your business energy efficient? Do you nee . . .
Southampton Business Success Awards
23 Dec 11
Southampton City Council has teamed up with Hampshire Chamber of Commerce to recognise the contribut . . .
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce helped create 1,000 jobs in 2011
21 Dec 11
2011 was a year in which we can proudly say were effective in several instances as the independent v . . .
Chamber on BBC Radio Solent Tonight!
21 Dec 11
Chamber's Ian Welland will be interviewed "Live" on BBC Radio Solent from 5:25 as a follow-up on the . . .
Business South 2012
21 Dec 11
"Building Business Better" The 7th annual exhibition is being held for the third year running at th . . .
Eastleigh’s decision for The Rose Bowl
20 Dec 11
Eastleigh Borough Council have given the go-ahead to develop The Rose Bowl as part of an exciting sc . . .
Chamber interview with BBC Solent
20 Dec 11
Ian Welland's interview from WestQuay Southampton will be broadcast today from 4pm during the Drivet . . .
Local Government Resource Review: Proposals for Business Rates Retention Consultation - Summary of Responses
19 Dec 11
The Government through the Department for Communities and Local Government, have published a summary . . .
Supporting Local Growth Report published
16 Dec 11
In addressing the question of long term economic recovery a year ago, the Government set out its vie . . .
Meet the Expert – Sessions available at fantastic affordable prices!
16 Dec 11
As part of a recent survey of our members, it was expressed a strong desire for group sessions devot . . .
Go forward with confidence: NEW “1-2-1” Business Advisor Business Plan Sessions available at affordable prices!
16 Dec 11
With the cessation of the government funded Business Advisor 1-2-1 service offered through Business . . .
Neighbourhood Planning Regulations Consultation ending 5th January
16 Dec 11
The Localism Bill (now The Localism Act 2011) leaves various procedural and technical requirements o . . .
Calling all businesses in Test Valley: Apprenticeship Events for You!
14 Dec 11
Is your company in Test Valley? That is to say in the Southampton (M271 Motorway area), Southampton . . .
Chamber at the head of "Team Southampton" for the Magnificent Seven!
14 Dec 11
It was ‘Team Southampton’ all the way at a special meeting of the Chamber’s Planning and Trans . . .
Hampshire firms ‘reviewing business plans to stay afloat’, says Chamber
13 Dec 11
More than two-thirds of Hampshire companies are likely to be reviewing business plans and financial . . .
Mary Portas High Street Review Published Today
13 Dec 11
The long awaited High Street Review Report by Mary Portas has been published today. The Review sets . . .
Rushmoor consults on Buildings of Local Importance
12 Dec 11
In October 2011, Rushmoor Borough Council adopted their Core Strategy planning document. The Core St . . .
Rushmoor consults on Car and Cycle Parking Standards
12 Dec 11
In October 2011, Rushmoor Borough Council adopted their Core Strategy planning document. The Core St . . .
Hampshire Business Alliance takes forward the Hampshire Economic Agenda
10 Dec 11
Further to the announcement regarding Hampshire Economic Partnership ceasing to trade, Hampshire Cha . . .
Strategic Transport Review of Southampton enters second stage
08 Dec 11
Today saw the launch of the second stage of an exciting project which aims to draw local businesses . . .
Portas Report on UK High Streets revival due before Christmas
06 Dec 11
The announcement of Mary Portas's long awaited report on UK High Streets and how to revive them is t . . .
High-speed rail (HS2) decision delayed
06 Dec 11
Transport Secretary Justine Greening MP, has confirmed today that the Government will delay its deci . . .
Chamber response to BRC/KPMG retail figures released today
06 Dec 11
The British Retail Consortium and KPMG have branded the retail sales monitor November 2011 as being . . .
Businesses should get ready for cold snap
04 Dec 11
The cold frosty weather appears to be with us again and with snow possibly on the horizon, businesse . . .
Consultation regarding Taxi provision in Southampton
02 Dec 11
Halcrow has been commissioned by Southampton City Council to carry out an independent review of the . . .
Planning in advance of bad weather - Southampton publishes its Winter Maintenance Service Leaflet
02 Dec 11
From 1 November to the end of March, Southampton City Council working in partnership with Balfour Be . . .
Hampshire Economic Partnership agrees to cease trading
02 Dec 11
Hampshire Economic Partnership (HEP) has agreed to cease trading, with immediate effect, as a result . . .
Chamber requests members to feedback on CIL consultation
01 Dec 11
On 6 April 2011, Community Infrastructure Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2011 were introduced in Engla . . .
Premier Inn submit planning application for new hotel in Fleet
01 Dec 11
Hart District Council has received a planning application from Premier Inn for a new 70 bedroom hote . . .
Hampshire tourism businesses receive high accolades at the region’s Beautiful South Awards for Excellence 2011
01 Dec 11
Fifteen of Hampshire’s Tourism and leisure businesses have been awarded a range of accolades at th . . .
Chamber response to the Chancellor's Autumn Statement of 29 November 2011
01 Dec 11
Jimmy Chestnutt, Chief Executive for Hampshire Chamber of Commerce said, “Hampshire Chamber wel . . .
Rushmoor adopts Core Strategy - more draft SPDs to follow
01 Dec 11
On 6 October 2011, Rushmoor Borough Council adopted its core strategy. The Rushmoor Core Strategy is . . .
New Memorial Walls Unveiled at Southampton Cenotaph
01 Dec 11
The new War memorial walls were unveiled on Friday 11 November 2011 at 11am, at Southampton Cenotaph . . .
Portsmouth Business Champions Scheme
01 Dec 11
Business Champions is a scheme run by the Portsmouth & SE Hants Partnerhship. Business Champions . . .
Localism Bill - A Plain English Guide
01 Dec 11
The Department of Communities and Local Government have published an online: Plain English Guide to . . .
Test Valley Business Awards 2011/12 launched
01 Dec 11
Test Valley has launched its Business Awards in Romsey and now is the time to get your nominations i . . .
Chamber publishes its response to Winchester's 'Plans for Places: After Blueprint' consultation
01 Dec 11
In August 2011, the Chamber joined Winchester BID and other organisations in feeding back comprehens . . .
Andover in line for a slice of £14.4m.
01 Dec 11
NEWS ITEM ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN ANDOVER ADVERTISER IN NOVEMBER 2011 Hampshire Chamber of Commer . . .
Chamber brings Andover to the Enterprise M3 LEP table
01 Dec 11
NEWS ITEM ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN ANDOVER ADVERTISER IN OCTOBER 2011: October’s Andover Policy . . .
Chamber Works to Strengthen Andover’s Business Voice
01 Dec 11
NEWS ITEM ORIGINALLY PUBLISHED IN ANDOVER ADVERTISER IN SEPTEMBER 2011 As part of Hampshire Chamb . . .
LEP websites and funding
01 Dec 11
With the announcement on 7 November 2011 of funding for Local Enterprise Partnerships based in Hamps . . .
Chamber leads Southampton's objection to Liverpool Cruise Terminal Plan
01 Dec 11
The decision is due very soon. Below is a reminder of Chamber's lead role in Southampton's objec . . .
Do you know your CIL from your Section 106?
28 Nov 11
In the days of planning applications for substantial developments, local planning authorities used t . . .
British Chambers of Commerce publishes its Quarterly Economic Forecast
28 Nov 11
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have published its final Quarterly Economic Forecast for 2011 . . .
M3 Motorway mentioned as part of infrastructure funding from Government
28 Nov 11
The Government is due to announce details of the new National Infrastructure Plan (NIP) that should . . .
Chamber request views of members on Chancellor's Autumn Statement
25 Nov 11
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement is due next Tuesday (29 November) and ahead of this, we invite o . . .
Christmas cheer continues across Hampshire
25 Nov 11
This weekend sees more of our towns switching on their Christmas Lights or holding festive events. . . .
Solent Showcase opens in Southampton's Cultural Quarter
24 Nov 11
Thursday 24 November saw the opening of the new Solent Showcase Gallery in Guildhall Square, Southam . . .
Localism, Localism, Localism
24 Nov 11
Andover’s Winton School was the venue today for a very informative lunchtime address by Roger Tets . . .
"The UK economy is the world's safe haven"
23 Nov 11
So said Fionnuala Earley, Senior UK Consumer Economic Advisor for Group Economics at RBS, to a speci . . .
Meet The Chamber at Southampton City College
22 Nov 11
Southampton City College's The Hub was an excellent venue for another popular "Meet The Chamber" eve . . .
Havant awarded Google eTown award
22 Nov 11
Havant has been crowned one of the UK’s eTowns, Google’s first award to recognise the areas wher . . .
Hospital excellence proposed for Hampshire
22 Nov 11
After a presentation by Turley Associates, a recent meeting of Chamber business leaders and professi . . .
Green Light for Basing View
22 Nov 11
Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council have appointed Muse Developers as their preferred development . . .
Success at the Inspire awards!
22 Nov 11
Nearly 500 people representing businesses from right across north Hampshire gathered to celebrate th . . .
Claim up to £1000 to cut your business travel costs
22 Nov 11
Sustainable Routes • Clear ideas to reduce overhead costs, in particular travel costs . . .
Students take the High Street Challenge
22 Nov 11
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce joined forces with WestQuay owners Hammerson, to sponsor this year’s . . .
Test Valley Rural Economy in Focus
19 Nov 11
King’s Somborne Village Hall was the venue for a timely debate on Test Valley Borough Council’s . . .
Southampton Christmas festival launched in style with Chamber's help
18 Nov 11
This year's Southampton Christmas Festival was launched in style by The Worshipful The Mayor of Sout . . .
Chamber welcomes incentives to help small firms take on apprentices
16 Nov 11
Research by British Chambers of Commerce shows that only 15% of firms plan to take on an apprentic . . .
Localism Bill receives Royal Accent
16 Nov 11
The Localism Bill , originally introduced in Parliament on 13 December 2010, received Royal Accent y . . .
Good news at Farnborough Breakfast
14 Nov 11
It was a positive start to the week in Farnborough as Andrew Lloyd Chief Executive of Rushmoor Borou . . .
Tesco Extra store proposed for Winchester Road, Basingstoke
08 Nov 11
On 8 November 2011, representatives from Tesco presented their proposals for a new Tesco Extra store . . .
Warning to Members
08 Nov 11
It has come to our attention that some members are being contacted by an organisation called Mode Pu . . .
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce Conference 2011 Highlights
08 Nov 11
Hampshire Chamber of Commerce's inaugural conference was held at Winchester's Guildhall on 2 Novembe . . .
Hampshire Chamber conference sees launch of fresh new business support alliance
03 Nov 11
A new support organisation for Hampshire businesses was launched this week at the inaugural annual c . . .
"Light at the end of the tunnel"
01 Nov 11
So says Dr Adam Posen, Monetary Policy Committee Member at the Bank of England, who addressed a capa . . .
World Economist tells Chamber
01 Nov 11
“The recession is over” so says Dennis Turner, Chief Economist of HSBC Bank plc, London City and . . .
Environment Report on the revocation of the South East Plan now available
01 Nov 11
The Department for Communities and Local Government published for consultation, the Government's Env . . .
New Aviation Policy Report released by British Chambers of Commerce
01 Nov 11
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) have released their Aviation Policy Report which calls upon t . . .
It's all action at the Enterprise M3 LEP
01 Nov 11
The group responsible for finding ways to overcome barriers to progress the Enterprise M3 Local Ente . . .
Planning - A single framework?
01 Nov 11
This was the overriding question that laced the Chamber’s response to the National Planning Policy . . .
CHRISTMAS IN HAMPSHIRE
28 Oct 11
Many of our towns and cities will be celebrating the Christmas Festivities with light switch-ons and . . .
Hampshire exporters show signs of growth amid ‘lacklustre economic recovery’
05 Oct 11
Hampshire’s export sector is showing tentative signs of a return to growth after a dismal few mont . . .
LEP Targets Foreign Investment in the Solent
26 Sep 11
On Monday 19th September, the Solent Local Enterprise Partnership signed an agreement with UK Trade . . .
Strategic Partnership for Two Key Hampshire Business Organisations
12 Sep 11
County food group Hampshire Fare and Hampshire Chamber of Commerce have formalised a strategic partn . . .
Support our city, our region and our jobs - Sign Our Petition to Stop Taxpayers Funding Liverpool Cruise Terminal
02 Sep 11
Southampton's cruise business could receive a devastating blow! Southampton is sleepwalking into . . .
Hampshire-born fashion boss brings touch of glitz to Chamber conference
31 Aug 11
The Portsmouth-born boss of Europe's largest luxury shoe retailer is to address the inaugural annual . . .
Queen's Awards for Enterprise
26 Aug 11
Businesses are reminded that the deadline for entries for the Queen's Awards for Enterpise is 31st O . . .
Bank of England Agents National Summary Report
21 Aug 11
The Bank of England Agents National Summary Report, published August 2011 is available on our websit . . .
Chamber Supports Opportunites Fair
18 Aug 11
Don’t Miss Out on the Opportunity to Showcase your Company to the People of Portsmouth Sunday . . .
Modernising Customs and Excise Law: Consultation Document
17 Aug 11
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) have published the HMRC Consultation Document on the Modernisation of Cu . . .
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