Leigh on Sea News - business

Leigh-On-Sea Independent Shops and Businesses Take Part in Fiver Fest to Celebrate Independent High Streets

Independent businesses in Southend-on-Sea are taking part in TOTALLY LOCALLY National Fiver Fest from 9th – 23rd October thanks to its success in Leigh-on-Sea over the past two years.

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60 Minute Mentor continues to provide support to students in Southend

Local businesses interested in providing guidance and advice to local school children are being urged to get in touch to become part of an inspiring mentor project, the 60 Minute Mentor Programme.

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Selective licencing scheme update to be discussed at Cabinet

An update on the selective licencing scheme being introduced to better regulate landlords in certain wards of Southend has been discussed by Cabinet.

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Southend business survey launched

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and the Southend Business Partnership are pleased to announce that the annual Southend business survey is now available.

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Southend-on-Sea Borough Council partners with FSB to support local small businesses

Small businesses in Southend can now benefit from expert support to guide them through pandemic recovery, thanks to a new partnership with Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB).

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Pig Bay Distillery launches with a Southend Gin and Essex Pink Gin

Pigs Bay Distillery, a distiller of premium Vodka, Gins and a specialist “made with Gin” set of Liqueurs, has launched.

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Keeping residents Covid-safe with site visits to businesses

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council will be working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact and visit businesses across the Borough to ensure they are Covid-secure.

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Groves Cycles: Bespoke Bikes made in Leigh

Did you know that Leigh on Sea has its very own bespoke Bicycle maker! Groves Cycles.

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Restart Grant will help Southend businesses reopen safely as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted

Businesses across the Borough have been successfully applying to the Council for the Restart Grant scheme in readiness for Step 3 of the government’s roadmap out of lockdown on 17 May.

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New grant funding now available for eligible businesses in Southend

Businesses based in Southend which have so far missed out on previous grant streams are now able to apply for grant funding.

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Desk Space Available in Leigh

Ultra Studios have available desk space in Leigh Broadway.

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Retail Assistant wanted at BBQ Barn, Leigh

The BBQ Barn is looking for a full time (40 hours per week) retail assistant for its store in Leigh on Sea.

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Grants available to improve town centre shop fronts

Businesses based in and around Southend town centre can now apply for a grant of up to £5,000 to enhance their shop fronts as the council looks to invest and improve the town centre shopping area.

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Zero percent loans available to reduce vacant units on the High Street

Plans to bring empty town centre units back into use have taken a positive step forward as the council has announced plans to offer 0% loans to owners and potential owners of vacant units in Southend High Street.

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Southend BID welcomes new Director to the board

Southend Business Improvement District (BID) is delighted to announce Chris Johnson, owner of Énergie Fitness, as a new Director.

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Time to Board?

Leigh Handyman The Beach Buoy writes on how boarding up your loft can benefit you.

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Southend BID appoints new Chair

Mark Bartrip, franchisee of both McDonald’s premises on Southend High Street, has this week been appointed Chair of the Southend Business Improvement District (BID).

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Eligible Southend businesses advised to apply for grants through new single form

Southend-based businesses which have been significantly affected as a result of coronavirus restrictions may be eligible for further government grant funding.

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Owners of Southend Airport change name

Stobart Group, the Owners of Southend Airport, are changing their name to Esken.

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Create98 Reopens for Business

We were so pleased to hear that our local Leigh-on-sea traders can now open again from Thursday 3rd December...

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