http://www.suffolkobservatory.com/
The following updates have been made to the Suffolk Observatory:
Under the Labour Market theme:
1. Unemployment Rates(August 2005- August 2008) - Available at County, District, Town and Ward Level
2. Unemployment by Age(August 2005- August2008) - Available at County, District, Town and Ward Level
3. Unemployment by Duration(August 2005- August 2008) - Available at County, District, Town and Ward Level
Under the Economic theme:
1. House Prices (Qtr 2 2005-2008) - Available at County and District Level
2. Housing Affordabilty (Qtr 2 2005-2008) - Available at County and District Level
Under the Useful Links Section:
1. Link to Snapshot on the Choose Suffolk Website
2. Link to Suffolk Chamber of Commerce Business Directory
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Suffolk County Council
Please find attached link to new tender opportunities.
http://www.suffolk.gov.uk/BusinessAndConsumer/ProcurementAndTendering/SupplyingTheCouncil/CurrentOpportunities.htm
Details of our tender opportunities can also be found on: http://www.supply2.gov.uk, the public sector’s national opportunities portal; for larger value contracts, an advert will go into the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU); awarded contracts coming up for renewal can be viewed on the Contract renewal programme page of our web site; and relevant local and trade press (the East Anglian Daily Times, Eastern Daily Press and Evening Star) where required http://www.suffolk.gov.uk
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Business Continuity - Suffolk Resilience Forum follow the link to download the latest news bulletin
For information about the range of support to businesses in the East of England, visit EEDA's Business Map - an online tool which highlights how
more than £30m of public money is available for business support. The web address is hht://www.bizmapeast.co.uk.
Renewables East Newsletters & Updates
RENEWABLES EAST EVENTS
Renewables East are planning the following events to take place between now and April, Please see http://www.renewableseast.org.uk/events.asp for more details
Event Description Date Venue
The Carbon Reduction Commitment: Are you Ready?
Tbc tbc
Potential Funding & Support for Bioenergy Projects
20th January Writtle College, Chelmsford
Potential Funding & Support for Bioenergy Projects
21st January Sports Park, Norwich
Planning in Offshore Renewables Projects
10th February OrbisEnergy, Lowestoft
Careers in Offshore Renewables
18th February Orbis Energy, Lowestoft
Concept Development – Managing Inspiration
18th February PA Consulting Building, Melbourn, Cambridge
Environmental Impact Assessments and their role in onshore renewable development
23rd February Smartlife, Cambridge
Feed in Tariff: The real Potential for Renewable Energy Support
3rd March Churchill College, Cambridge
UK offshore wind supply chain events
4th March OrbisEnergy, Lowestoft
Biofuels East 2010 Conference
17th March Churchill College, Cambridge
Renewables East - the renewable energy agency for the East of England
Registered office: The Zicer Building, School of Environmental Sciences,
University of East Anglia, Norwich, NR4 7TJ
Company Registration no: 04948149
OrbisEnergy – Lowestoft
Visit the OrbisEnergy web site: http://www.orbisenergy.net to request a prospectus or experience a 'virtual fly through' of the building.
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The centre will: Provide workspace units, together with conference and exhibition for up to 220 delegates and library facilities. Be a central point for SMEs working in the renewable industry for up to 30 business employing up to 150 people
Foster greater collaboration amongst businesses engaged in the offshore renewable energy industry
support the creation of new and developing SMEs
Link SMEs with research and academic institutions
compliment and work with 1st East and the EastPort development
OrbisEnergy – Offshore Renewable Business
“a focal flagship building for the support and development of offshore and renewable energy related companies, promoting and fostering the development of businesses in the offshore renewable energy sector”
For more information on the centre, its business developments and space within the building please contact: Steve Clarke; Development Director of Offshore Renewable Energy on 07939053025 or by email on
Gary Walker- Waveney Council For Shops & Businesses
phone 01502 573306
email
Our website www.waveneycouncil.co.uk is now offering free advertising to local businesses. We were wondering if this might be of some interest to your members. Best regards Gary Walker
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A new Financial Information section has been added to the WDC website htto://www.waveney.gov.uk/Your+Council/Financial+Information/
I hope you find the above information useful!
David Ellis Chief Accountant.
Waveney District Council. Tel 01502 523664
Email
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PLANNING APPLICATIONS Application Weekly Lists can be viewed at http://publicaccess.waveney.gov.uk/PublicAccess/tdc/DcApplication/weeklylist_searchform.aspxUse the 'select a weekly list' drop down menu to choose the week you want to view, click 'view list'
Please note, applications are only listed once they are valid and on the date they are valid. It is recommended that you review both this weeks and last weeks list.
Regards
Tina Crisp - Admin Supervisor (Planning Office)
Waveney District Council
Town Hall, High Street Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 1HS
Email: Direct Dial No.: 01502 523072 Fax No.: 01502 514617
Submit Planning Applications online! Visit: http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/
If you are looking for applications which fall in the Broads Authority's Area, please contact the Broads Authority direct. Their applications can be viewed here: https://planning.broads-authority.gov.uk/PublicAccess/
Direct Dial: 01502 523051 Fax: 01502 514617
E-mail:
1st East - http://www.1steast.co.uk/
The planning consultants will work with Waveney District Council, Great Yarmouth Borough Council and 1st East to prepare all the reports and supporting evidence that will be submitted to the Government for approval and then be subjected to scrutiny by an independent Planning Inspector at an inquiry that is open to the public.
Computer Training Courses Throughout November Aspire will be running a diverse range of MS Office training courses designed to sharpen your skills with these popular applications:
The Aspire Centre Yarmouth Road
Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 4AH (On the site of Denes High School)
T: 01502 533520 E:
