Adur & Worthing Councils June 2024 Economy & Business Newsletter

Funding

Adur & Worthing Business Support Programme - now live!
Fully funded business support is now available to local businesses in the areas of innovation, leadership & management, sustainability and pre start and start up advice. As part of the support there are a very small number of grants available.  Please see our main website for further details.  Please also help spread the word through your own networks using the attached flyer.  We can also help you host a workshop for your adur and worthing clients! Just email bsp@adur-worthing.gov.uk


Business Support

New Rules for Commercial Waste Management Coming March 2025
Under new government rules almost all businesses and organisations must have separate food waste and recycling collections in place by the end of March 2025.  Small businesses with fewer than ten employees will have until March 2027 to comply with the new regulations.
If you would like to know more about the changes and how we can help, please contact the Commercial Waste team on 01273 263050 or at commercialwaste@adur-worthing.gov.uk

New exhibition space at Highdown Gardens
Following the creation of a new space, named Highdown Gallery, creatives, as well as art and craft groups, can now present their work surrounded by the stunning display of Worthing’s much-loved and free-to-access chalk gardens. For further details and how to book the space please visit the Highdown Gardens website.

Adur & Worthing Business Awards - entries and nominations now open!
Whether large or small, start-up or firmly established, businesses are invited to enter these awards which offer 19 separate categories, all designed to recognise successes and achievements across various industries. The awards, now in their 16th year, seek entries from a cross-section of businesses that can demonstrate exceptional growth, innovation, or an outstanding contribution to the community in which they operate.  For more details click here.  

Job vacancies to fill?  Be part of the next local jobs fair in Worthing
Adur & Worthing Councils' in partnership with DWP will be holding another local jobs fair on Thursday 27th June at Worthing Leisure Centre.  If you have any vacancies to fill and would like to have a stand at the event, please contact Ali Stevens on Ali.Stevens@dwp.gov.uk