Enterprise House Seaham officially opens
A business centre which provides high quality accommodation for new and growing SMEs has been officially opened. Enterprise House Seaham was opened by the Mayor of Seaham, Councillor Linda Willis, who cut the ribbon to declare the facility ready for business, and...
First tenant confirmed for Jade Business Park
Sumitomo Electric Wiring Systems Europe, part of a global Fortune 500 corporation founded in 1615, is the first tenant to sign up for a new business unit at Jade Business Park in Durham. Jade Business Park, which is now under construction, is a 55 acre employment site...
‘Tommy’ artist Ray Lonsdale to open Seaham business centre
Ray Lonsdale, the man behind the famous ‘Tommy’ sculpture of a soldier from the First World War, which is an iconic attraction within Seaham, will officially open a business centre offering high quality, flexible accommodation for new and growing businesses. Ray’s...
HR ADVICE: Who can be called for jury service and what happens when an employee is selected
You’ve set your sights on an exciting new project, got your people in place and are ready to hit the ground running. Then it happens. A key member of staff informs you that they have been selected for jury service. “You’re joking!” is quite possibly the reaction you...
Apprenticeships up for grabs in latest round of believe housing recruitment
More than 130 hopefuls are battling it out for the latest apprentice positions at believe housing as demand for development opportunities in roles such as bricklaying and business admin have soared. A total of 134 applications were received for six apprenticeship...
GAS continues support of Asian Business Connexions
An organisation which has led the way in supporting the development of the Asian business community in the North of England is celebrating its tenth anniversary by launching two new inspirational campaigns. Asian Business Connexions (ABC), which is supported by...
Seaham in line for £1.6m boost to restore the town’s rich heritage
A project which aims to restore and protect the rich heritage of a coastal County Durham town is set to receive a £1.6 million boost. Durham County Council has secured the £1.6 million from The National Lottery Heritage Fund for the Seaham Townscape Heritage Project....
BUSINESS SAVINGS BLOG: Energy guide for landlords
Have you ever read an article on energy and thought “well that all sounds great, but does it even apply to my business?” It’s a question that we hear so often from our clients that we’ve decided to do something about it. Moving forward, we’ll be focussing on answering...
Indian restaurant and takeaway fined after traces of peanuts found in nut-free curry
An Indian restaurant in Seaham has been ordered to pay almost £7,000 after traces of peanuts considered to be a danger to health were found in a curry sold to be nut-free. Food safety officers from Durham County Council conducted a test purchase from the Sagar Indian...
Community boost as GAS announces CSR appointment
Great Annual Savings Group (GAS) is looking to further expand its community impact by dedicating resource to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). The Seaham-based B2B cost consultancy has donated more than £45,000 over the last 12 months to its three corporate...
Works starts on £6.9m housing affordable housing build in Murton
Construction has begun on a £6.9m affordable home project that will bring much-needed new bungalows and family homes to Murton. A mix of wheelchair adaptable bungalows and three-bedroom houses is being built on a brown field site by believe housing. The County...
HR ADVICE: Do you have a bad apple in your team?
How to manage a negative employee Negative employees can be real energy zappers. Their negativity can be contagious and halt productivity for the wider team. Blaming others for incomplete work or poor performance, holding up projects, criticising company procedures...
High quality business centre in Seaham to open next month
A high qujality and much needed business centre which puts Seaham at its very heart will open next month. Businessmen Andy Laundon and Lee Bishton are transforming the unused building at Enterprise Court within Seaham Grange Industrial Estate into office space for new...
Law firm plays key role in planning permission for South Seaham Garden Village
Full-service law firm Ward Hadaway has successfully defended a judicial review claim in respect of planning permission for a multi-million pound garden village development in County Durham. Specialist planning lawyers within the organisation’s Built Environment Team...
HR ADVICE: Could you be paying the price for incorrect payroll?
A reminder for payroll cut-off pops up in your calendar. How does it make you feel? If you have someone in place to manage PAYE for your business, you might dismiss it without a second thought. But, if you are managing payroll yourself, it could be an unwelcome...
Pop-up initiative to showcase County Durham produce proves a hit with shoppers
A three-month long pop-up programme to give food and drink producers from across County Durham the chance to showcase their products and explore potential routes to market is proving a popular with shoppers. The event is a collaboration between All Durham, the...
East Durham Business magazine launches
A new magazine to showcase East Durham's thriving business community launches next week. East Durham Business will be a flagship publication, replacing the printed PBP News and SBP News newsletters. The magazine has been developed by the team at LEC Communications and...
HR ADVICE: How to address poor time management with employees
“There just aren’t enough hours in the day!” “Something more important came up” “I don’t have time right now. I’ll do it later” Sound familiar? If employees are providing these common excuses when you ask them for an update on a task or project, you may need to...