Speak Out in Hounslow is a leading local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities. It’s also a member of Brentford Chamber of Commerce. Based in Brentford it is looking for new trustees to join the Management Committee. Running for 20 years, Speak Out is funded by donations, grants & the Big Lottery Fund. There…
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DfE encourages more businesses to offer apprenticeships (Department for Education) Get In Go Far, the government’s flagship campaign to promote apprenticeships has launched a new wave of activity, focused on promoting apprenticeships to employers. New analysis in support of the campaign highlights that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are set to recruit 202,000 new apprentices…
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Current apprentices and local training providers including Hounslow Council, Heathrow Academy, University of West London, Redwood Skills, Notting Hill Housing, MIT and the London Hairdressing Academy will be on-hand to offer advice and support with applications, CV writing and vacancy searches. Careers coaches and apprentices will also be offering practical advice, support and guidance in…
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At Hounslow’s Planning Committee last week London Irish gained permission to play rugby matches at Brentford’s FC new stadium at Lionel Road. London Irish have to negotiate suitable agreements with Brentford FC and, of course, Lionel Road stadium has yet to be built. Brentford Chamber wrote a letter in support of London Irish: We firmly…
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Business-minded students from the University of West London have been pitching their ideas to a panel of local industry leaders at ‘Dragons’ Den’ style events over the last year. The competition, which was run in conjunction with Brentford Chamber of Commerce, saw students presenting a variety of original business ideas to the ‘Brentford Dragons’. With…
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National Policy Employment boost for older workers (Department for Work and Pensions) The government is calling on employers to boost the number of older workers and ensure they are not writing people off once they reach a certain age. As part of the new Fuller Working Lives strategy, ministers and business leaders have set out…
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Exhibitions have recently occurred for redevelopment of Morrisons, the former police site, Watermans Park/Max Factor site and Watermans Arts Centre. We very much hope that many of you attended and gave your views at the exhibition. If not you can still send in your comments. These developments will have a signficant impact on Brentford…
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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched the second phase of consultation on proposals to improve air quality in London.
Earlier this year, the Mayor received a positive response from thousands of Londoners who gave their views on a number of initiatives to improve the quality of the air and the health of Londoners. We are now seeking views on the Emissions Surcharge proposal and options for enhancing the Ultra Low Emission Zone.