Funding event for businesses looking to grow or develop innovative products
County Durham and Wearside business owners looking for funding to help growth, create jobs and develop innovative products and services are being invited to an event that will help companies attract investment. North East Fund, a £120m investment pot delivering...
Seaham company GAS launches EV partnership
A growing North East company has expanded its portfolio of cost-saving services with the launch of a new regional partnership. County Durham’s Great Annual Savings Group (GAS) will now help businesses prepare for a low carbon future by offering the installation of...
Business park groups announce Seaham Hall partnership
Two groups which support the growth and success of the Peterlee and Seaham business park communities have announced a significant new partnership. The Peterlee and Seaham Business Park Groups’ steering committee has secured the services and expertise of Seaham Hall...
Funding of up to £20k available for good causes
Easington MP Grahame Morris is encouraging local charities and good causes to apply for over £3million of funding that has been raised by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Applications are open from 6 February until 20 February, where a whole host of good...
Export opportunities for Seaham businesses on US trade mission
Businesses that are keen to pursue growth internationally are being given the opportunity to sign up for a trade mission to Atlanta. This trade mission provides a unique opportunity to explore the Georgian city, as well as the wider US market for. Hosted by the...
Designs to improve Seaham town centre to be unveiled
New designs set to restore a County Durham town’s historic character are to be unveiled. Durham County Council will unveil new concept designs for Seaham town centre this week. The proposed improvements are a key part of the second stage application to the Heritage...
Operation Bite Back launches to keep families away from loan sharks
A week-long campaign to keep vulnerable families away from the jaws of loan sharks is being held in Peterlee. The ‘bite back’ campaign, running until Friday, 1st February, involves an anti-loan shark charter event, leaflet drop and staff training. The project is a...
Seaham eyesore pub is demolished
An unsightly building that long stood derelict in a County Durham town centre has now been demolished. The old Lord Byron pub in Seaham has been knocked down thanks to intervention from Durham County Council planning enforcement officers and local ward county...
HR ADVICE: Making the most out of Mondays in your business
There are times throughout the year that you may wish to reward your hardworking employees by hosting a party or a fun team-building activity. Work events such as the annual Christmas or summer party can be a great way to boost morale. They bring everyone together in...
Seaham town centre helps shape retail sector review
Councillors are going to be looking at the key findings of a report that focuses on the support received by the retail sector when they meet next week. Durham County Council’s Cabinet will examine the report by the economy and enterprise overview and scrutiny...
£10m railway station coming to East Durham
Plans to build a new £10.55 million railway station in east Durham have been given the go-ahead. The scheme, at Horden, near Peterlee, will see the creation of two 100 metre platforms connected by an accessible footbridge, shelters, a 139-space car park and bus stops....
East Durham businesses enjoy a successful 12 months
Micro and small businesses in East Durham enjoyed significant growth in 2018. That’s the verdict of the area’s enterprise agency, East Durham Business Service. The Peterlee-based organisation offers support to new starts and growing SMEs, either through its flexible...
Mini spruce-up held along popular Seaham walkway
A programme which gets County Durham town and village centres clean and green has celebrated its second birthday. Durham County Council’s Operation Spruce Up involves teams from across the authority joining forces in one community at a time, to give it a thorough...
MP visits Spectrum Cultural Hub
Grahame Morris MP has visited a cultural hub in Seaham to learn more about their work in the community. The Easington MP visited Spectrum Cultural Hub at Spectrum Business Park in Seaham to meet the team and see some of the artwork on display. The facility is a hub...
Seaham’s Prima Cheese gearing up for growth
Prima Cheese is gearing up to grow its exporting division after a year of strong growth and investment. The Seaham firm saw its turnover jump £6m to £65.5m for the year ending April 1, after demand for its products increased both in the UK and overseas. Despite this...
HR ADVICE: How to celebrate Christmas and keep your staff happy
During December it can be easy for some to get caught up in a flurry of festive cheer and carried away with Christmas. Depending on the nature of your business, you could find employees in high spirits or beaming more than usual since December 1st. Or, you could be...
Spectrum based contact centre scoops prestigious accolade
ResQ Limited, the contact centre with bases in Hull and Seaham, has been awarded a ‘One Star’ status by Best Companies for 2019. This accreditation is a special status awarded to organisations that have been able to demonstrate that the business has a ‘very good’...
BUSINESS SAVINGS BLOG: Back-billing by energy suppliers limited to 12 months
At Great Annual Savings, we know that energy bills going back months or years (back-bills), can be a concern for our customers. Energy market watchdog Ofgem has introduced some welcome protection for smaller businesses in this area. As of 1 November 2018, the...