Update on Devolution Proposals for Greater Essex

31st October 2023

Devolution refers to the decentralisation of powers, decision making and funding away from central government to locally democratically elected and accountable bodies. There are high-profile examples in metropolitan areas of England such as Greater Manchester and the West Midlands – and of course in London. These areas, which have...

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£500k investment to protect key A13 junction

27th October 2023

Essex & Suffolk Water is investing £500,000 in a project to further reduce the chances of burst water pipes affecting traffic on a busy Essex road junction.

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Denise Rossiter, CEO of Essex Chambers of Commerce, meets with Secretary of State for Skills Gillian Keegan at No. 10 Downing Street

27th October 2023

Attending a private reception at No. 10 Downing Street they discussed the Local Skills Improvement Plan for Essex. Denise was joined by Denise Brown, CEO & Principal of South Essex College, and Anna Firth MP for Southend West.

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SME Exporters Treading Water

26th October 2023

The Trade Confidence Outlook has revealed exports continue to languish for many of these firms as the global economy remains under pressure. 

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Call For Evidence Launched By BCC Workplace Equity Commission

24th October 2023

A call for evidence has been launched by the British Chambers of Commerce Workplace Equity Commission.

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Increasing Inactivity A Worrying Sign

24th October 2023

Reacting to the latest ONS Labour Market data, Jane Gratton, Deputy Director Public Policy at the British Chambers of Commerce said:

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Greater Anglia reduces carbon emissions for third year in a row

23rd October 2023

Greater Anglia’s reported carbon emissions have decreased by 17% compared to last year, figures show.

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Work on contactless pay as you go for c2c customers nears completion

23rd October 2023

c2c is pleased to confirm that the extension of contactless pay as you go at its stations across South Essex will soon to go live.

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Chancellor Must Take Bold Decisions To Unlock Growth

23rd October 2023

The Chancellor must take bold steps to unlock the untapped potential of UK business if the economy is to weather continued global headwinds.

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Essex Police Business Crime Survey

20th October 2023

Essex Police would like to offer you the opportunity to complete a short survey on business crime.

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