Business News

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    Take part in the Acton BID business survey!

    This business survey has been created to receive feedback from the Acton BID Levy Paying businesses. We want to take this opportunity to ask you a few questions and what kind of projects or support you would like to receive from the Acton BID. It should take less than 3 minutes to complete. We encourage all businesses to take an…

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    Government Announcements on move to Plan B measures

    The Prime Minister has just announced a move to Plan B measures, as outlined in the Covid-19 Autumn/Winter Plan. Plan B measures will come into force while more data on vaccine efficacy is assessed. Moving to Plan B will help to slow the spread of the Omicron variant and reduce the chances of the NHS coming…

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    The Shaping Ealing survey

    Take the opportunity to have your say on what matters for you in your area. As someone that lives, works and cares about Ealing, Ealing Council is inviting you to give your views in a boroughwide conversation called ‘Shaping Ealing’. The Shaping Ealing survey is now live. Shaping Ealing aims to gather your views on what you like or want to see…

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    Government implements measures against the new COVID-19 variant

    Targeted measures to prevent the spread of the new COVID-19 Omicron variant take effect Tuesday, 30 November 2021. From Tuesday, face coverings will be compulsory in shops and other settings such as banks, post offices and hairdressers, as well as on public transport unless individuals are exempt from doing so. However, masks won’t be compulsory in…

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    The Walking Gallery Project

    Your Acton BID in partnership with the High Street Task Force (HSTF) delivers the community with a walking art gallery around Acton Town Centre vacant shop units. Visit 6 locations around Acton to discover the amazing artwork created by various artists. Thank you to Artification, Acton Unframed and JG Contemporary for finding these amazing local artist to…

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    Free business training courses now available!

    Your Acton BID is working with local BID business Global Skills to provide FREE accredited training courses for BID members. The training is now available online through eLearning for credited courses of Food Safety Awareness, Fire Safety Principals and Health & Safety in the Workplace. To book your online course, click here! Online courses: Food Safety Awareness…

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    Your Acton Digital Christmas Guide

    Make Your Acton the Christmas destination this year. Our high street quirky independents and marvellous online retails who are based in South Acton and Acton Park industrial estate will satisfy the most discerning of divas. For market lovers looking for unique and handmade goodies visit the Saturday W3 Market from 10 am – 4 pm…

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    September 2021 High Street & Mastercard Data

    High Street Spend data was gathered from Mastercard (does not include Visa or cash spending) to show how spending patterns have changed over time in the Your Acton BID boundary. The data is broken down into weekday and weekend spending habits for the month of September 2021, using 2018-19 as the baseline to examine recovery.

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    Kickstart a young person’s career

    Do you have a business and need more staff? You can employ a young person through the council’s Kickstart scheme at no cost. Hear from an employer – Cultivate London – about its experience of having six young people as part of the scheme.   Click here to read more!

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    Free support for small businesses

    Ealing Council is offering three free support programmes that are now available to small businesses in Ealing, including self-employed, sole traders, co-operatives and social enterprises to help protect, nurture and expand them. Expect one-to-one support, personalised advice by experienced business advisors, webinars, peer-to-peer learning and networking sessions with other local businesses. Click here to read…