Women’s Safety Consultation
Following the tragic murder of Sarah Everard earlier this year, LLDC has been working to identify ways in which they can improve safety on the Park in the short and longer term. Another tragic murder recently – of teacher Sabina Nessa in south London – has again brought national attention…
London Business Hub Update
The next London Business Accelerator Programme: Empowering Women in Business is starting on Thursday 11 November. Cohort 5 is open to female business owners and will run with a mix of virtual and face- to- face sessions between November and December 2021. Applications close on 29 October 2021. For more details and to register, please…
Support from HMRC
Since April 2019, VAT-registered businesses with a turnover above the VAT threshold must keep VAT records digitally and send returns using Making Tax Digital (MTD) compatible software. From April 2022, these requirements will apply to all VAT-registered businesses, including those with a turnover below the VAT threshold. For more information,…
Grove Crescent Road consultation launch
The Watkin Jones Group PLC has just launched a public consultation on proposals for new high-quality workspace and purpose-built managed student homes on the former Jewson site on Grove Crescent Road and they want to hear from you! Founded in 1791, today Watkin Jones is the UK’s leading developer…
What Autumn Budget 2021 means for small business
Expert analysis and reaction from the House of Commons, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivers the Budget. “Small businesses aren’t out of the woods yet and we were disappointed by the lack of small business-focused policy, particularly for those without a premises, in the Autumn Budget statement,” said Oliver Prill, CEO of SME…
Keep your goods moving in or out of the EU
We wanted to share with you an update from HMRC, specifically from the Directors General, Borders and Trade. If you have a specific question about importing, exporting or customs reliefs Call the Customs and International Trade helpline on 0300 322 9434. The helpline is open from 8am to 10pm Monday…
YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD TALKS
Your Neighbourhood Talks – COP 26 Net Zero Carbon Tuesday 19 October, 6pm – 8.30pm Timber Lodge, 1A Honour Lea Avenue, London, E20 1DY It’s your Neighbourhood, so let’s talk about it! Join your local community at Timber Lodge in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park on 19 October, 6 – 8.30pm…
Our Business Crime Reduction Partnership has launched
What is the Business Crime Reduction Partnership? This is a joint partnership and one of the key initiatives supporting our Safer Stratford pillar. Police data tells us that there are pockets of crime happening across Stratford, which in turn can have a negative impact on consumer and business confidence. As…
Resumption of Night Tube
After being suspended since March 2020 due to the pandemic, the Night Tube will be returning in time for the busy Christmas period. Services on the Central and Victoria lines will run throughout the night on Fridays and Saturdays from Saturday 27 November, providing more options for customers who…
London Business Week
Designed to support businesses’ recovery, The London Business Hub have launched a full programme of events as part of London Business Week, which runs from the 12th to 15th October. Hear from industry experts across a number of different topics, including: Growing your business and brand Going net zero…