Productive and enjoyable meeting yesterday with DWP Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey. We discussed how the Chamber Network can help get more people into good, fulfilling work and equip candidates with the skills employers are telling us are in demand.

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Join us for Family Festval 2021 - We're back! Enjoy a relaxed weekend of performance, music & workshops PaddingtonFarm August 7th & 8th. Limited tickets on sale now only£5 pp. bit.ly/3AXE939 #familyfun #somerset #goodtimes #glastonbury

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Looking forward to welcoming you this Sunday

Build a trusted network of connections to support you now and in the future. To find out more about our new peer-to-peer networking programme contact Professor Ciara Eastell OBE: soc.devon.cc/OPRrJ Ciara Eastell

📢Glastonbury Talking Cafe is re-starting next Monday 26th July in a new venue, St John's Church, from 10am - 12pm. It's a great place to meet new people and find out about local support and services. Please spread the word!

Full details of which sectors can apply for the Government's new self-isolation staff exemptions - and how to do it - can be found on our website as business leaders warn firms still face huge challenges in the weeks to come: bit.ly/3ePVuS5

The Hinkley Tourism Action Partnership (HTAP) is offering grants to business projects aimed at boosting tourism in the West Somerset & Sedgemoor area. Grants between £5,000 - £10,000 for businesses & orgs in the tourism, hospitality & events sector. soc.devon.cc/OqBB9

It was Gastro Glasto for the Little Eat: Festival, as foodies flocked to the Mendip town to meet local producers. Unfortunately the Wells event is postponed this weekend due to an extreme weather warning. Find out when it's rescheduled here:...direc.to/hadE

The Somerset Coronavirus helpline offers help and advice surrounding: ➡ Emotional/financial support ➡ Business/employment advice ➡ Personal Care ➡ Housing & support for the homeless ➡ Social care ➡Waste and collection disposal Call 0300 790 6275

The Communities Fund & Climate & Ecological Emergency Fund have been open for 2️⃣ months now! Which means we’re halfway though & groups have 2️⃣ more months to get their community 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 or eco 🌏 project plan ideas submitted. Apply before midnight, 30 Sept 👉 direc.to/g_aA

Growth hubs are local public/private sector partnerships led by the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). They join up national and local business support so it is easy for businesses to find the help they need. There is a network of 38 hubs. orlo.uk/S5svf #BSHelpline

Can't find the business information you need? Our trained advisors are available Monday to Friday from 9am-6am to offer free, impartial support and expert solutions. Come chat to us! Give us a call from tomorrow on 0800 998 1098. #BSHelpline

If you're an employer who wants some basic information on what you need to do to make sure your business complies with health and safety law then check out this "Health and Safety made simple" page - orlo.uk/iRZsA #BSHelpline

📋 Working safely guidance has changed. Review your business's risk assessment and speak to your employees about the latest updates to the guidance. Let's keep life moving 👉 bit.ly/WorkSafeSW

Looking for business support? Whatever your question, we can help. Get in touch today for free, impartial, expert advice from one of our business support advisers #BSHelpline

Top tips Tuesday Tech often causes stress at school and work, either by not understanding it, or feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information we are bombarded with. What is your favourite tech fix to reduce the digital deluge?

Are you re-opening your business, or planning to do so shortly? If you're bringing back your employees part time, you can claim furlough flexibly for them under the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS). See the HMRC info webinar for details: soc.devon.cc/v5LMB

Glastonbury Town Deal Frequently Asked Questions We will be sharing more information to help answer some of your questions. Please follow us here and on our Facebook page to keep updated with all the latest news. mendip.gov.uk/article/10322/… #Glastonbury #glastonburytowndeal