Seaham Hall Hotel review… Paradise on our doorstep
Is there any better feeling than waking up on a dreary Monday morning knowing you’re off work??? Well, yes, actually – when you wake up on a dreary Monday morning, you’re off work and you’re heading to the wonderful Seaham Hall Hotel for a relaxing spa day. I must...
Full spectrum of business support available at EDBS
Denise Fielding, Operations Director of Peterlee-based East Durham Business Service, looks at the full spectrum the organisation offers and how their ethos is helping businesses establish themselves from the get-go. One of the hardest things for any sole trader or...
HR ADVICE: How do you ensure you communicate effectively with your staff?
What is the key to effective internal communication? One employee missing your important email and asking questions could be brushed off as an honest mistake. But when the second, third or fourth person does the same thing, you may find yourself exhaling sharply and...
County Durham Housing Group re-brands to ‘believe housing’
One of the north east’s largest providers of affordable homes today revealed its new identity and vision for the future of social housing in the region. County Durham Housing Group, which provides low-cost homes for more than 18,000 families in the region, becomes...
Seaham Hall launches ‘Mind Calm’ sessions to enhance spa experience
Seaham Hall Hotel is known for its wonderfully relaxing spa escapes. And now, to enhance the experience of guests visiting the coastal retreat, Seaham Hall is introducing ‘Mind Calm’ sessions with hypnotherapy guru Sylvia Mather. The sessions aim to educate and...
BUSINESS SAVINGS BLOG: What is the Smart Export Guarantee (SAG)?
What is the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)? Renewable energy generation is on an upward trend, but its technology and infrastructure are still in their infancy. In November 2018, the UK’s renewable energy capacity surpassed that of fossil fuels for the first time ever. ...
Business advice and growth sessions taking place across East Durham
Free business opportunities and advice are available for local firms in and around East Durham. A quartet of experienced dedicated business advisors from Business Durham (Guy Bashford), North East Loans (Andrew Gibson), Department of International Trade (Paul Sparks)...
Photo Gallery: Network with your Neighbour at Seaham Hall Hotel
Businesses from across the region attended our first networking event of 2019, held at the beautiful Seaham Hall Hotel and Serenity Spa. Almost 50 people filled out the hotel’s ballroom, sharing updates about their business with many reporting growth and plans to grow...
Moped leasing scheme to support employment launches
A new moped leasing scheme is launching to help people access employment. Wheels 2 Work aims to help people access work, training or education that would otherwise be inaccessible due to poor public transport connections or out-of-hour work patterns. The project has...
Still time to book for Network with your Neighbour
Over 50 people have booked their place at next week's Network with your Neighbour event at Seaham Hall Hotel. The event, on Wednesday, March 20, will include a general networking session and updates from every business who attends. If you want to join us book up via...
Seaham’s ResQ to create 150 new jobs
ResQ, the privately owned UK contact centre business, is announcing today that it is recruiting 150 more people to join its site in Seaham. ResQ, established in 2006, employs 1000 staff in Hull and has enjoyed significant year on year growth. It opened its second...
BUSINESS SAVINGS BLOG: New framework will impact on many large businesses
The UK government have announced a new mandatory Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework, a decision which is set to have a huge impact on many large businesses throughout the country. The new framework is set to replace their outgoing CRC Energy...
Green light for Seaham plastics recycling plant
Waste management company Biffa has received planning approval for a £15m plastics recycling plant near Seaham. Once operational, the plant will support up to 70 full-time jobs. The plant will be installed at a vacant 130,000 sq ft warehouse at Foxcover Distribution...
Seaham theatre group receives County Durham Housing Group boost
A theatre group in east Durham is making a song and dance thanks to funding from a major housing association. Seaham Youth Theatre Group is staging a full costume performance of Oklahoma, complete with a live orchestra, thanks to funding from County Durham Housing...
BUSINESS SAVINGS BLOG: Are energy cost savings a thing of the past?
When was the last time you saw a headline reporting something was getting cheaper or easier for UK businesses? It has certainly been a while. Political, environmental and economic uncertainty are wreaking havoc with business owners’ long-term plans and forcing...
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...