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Ystrad Mynach Town Centre Gazette – December 2015
Latest news for Ystrad Mynach Town Centre, local community and Council offices.
Risca Town Centre Gazette – December 2015
Latest news for Risca Town Centre, local community and Council offices.
Caerphilly Town Centre Gazette – December 2015
Latest news for Caerphilly Town Centre, local community and Council offices.
Blackwood Town Centre Gazette – December 2015
Latest news for Blackwood Town Centre, local community and Council offices.
Bargoed Town Centre Gazette – December 2015
Latest news for Bargoed Town Centre, local community and Council offices.
Footfall Index for Week commencing 16th November 2015
Footfall Index Week commencing 16th November 2015 Total The Week The Year Bargoed North N/A N/A N/A Bargoed South 8,660 +17% -13% Blackwood 31,820 +35% -12% Caerphilly 27,273 +11% -21% Newbridge 9,136 +4% +20% Risca 9,503 +5% -13% Ystrad Mynach 16,890 +18% +1% National +3% -2%
New business for Blackwood
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Business Support Team offered a Caerphilly Business Start-up Grant to a local business owner to set up the Market Place Caffi in Blackwood. Owner Nicholas Davies, a qualified chef, has been working in the catering industry for more than 15 years and thanks to assistance from Caerphilly Council has realised his dream of owning his own business. The Cafe is located in the heart of the town centre within the market place shopping centre and promises to provide a warm and friendly environment for shoppers offering a wide and varied menu. Nick Davies, said, I am thrilled to be opening my very first business in Blackwood and I hope that my vast experience in the catering industry will stand me in good stead to serve local people great food. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Sustainable Development Cllr. Ken James, said, I am pleased that Nick was able to work with the Business Support Team to assist him with setting up shop in Blackwood. We wish him all the very best for future trading. The Business Support Team work with businesses across the county to deliver a flexible grant scheme through a partnership with UK Steel Enterprise. It is designed to help residents of the borough set up a full-time start up business, who are unable to access any other source of funding. The Caerphilly Business Start-Up Grant provides financial support to help eligible new businesses develop and grow. For further information and advice on Business Support opportunities within Caerphilly please…
Major retail units in Blackwood up for rent
Three new retail units in a prime location in Blackwood town centre are available to rent – on the site of the former Somerfield store, which closed its doors back in 2007. The Class A1 units, located within The Market Place Shopping Centre in Blackwood town centre are currently being marketed by EJ Hales, and are available from 2,248 sq ft to 10,938 sq ft, available as a whole or combined, for retail or leisure use. The site also offers 160 free car parking spaces. Cllr Ken James, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Regeneration said, “We know that Blackwood offers a unique blend of national retailers and smaller independent outlets, and these three new retail units, available for rent in a prime location within the town centre provide a real opportunity to further enhance the shopping offer”. He continued, “Footfall and visitor numbers to Blackwood remain fairly consistent despite the difficult economic times, and we know from experience that a number of businesses that have chosen to make Blackwood their home are thriving – including independent retailers and the Maxime Cinema. I would encourage anyone who may be interested in finding out more about these retail opportunities to get in touch with either the retail agents or the Council’s Town Centre Management Team”. Owen Cahill from Property Agents EJ Hales said: “The reconfiguration of the former Somerfield will provide three new retail units with free car parking to the front. The Landlord is investing significantly to rejuvenate the derelict store which will have a positive impact on the Market Place…
Courses to help your Business move forward
Free Courses listed on Business Wales Did you know that there are a number of FREE useful courses available to Businesses and Social Enterprises? They cover a wide variety of topics from “How to tender “ through to “An introduction to recruitment”, they are held all over South East Wales in easily accessible venues. Check out the link today and book your organisation on before Christmas. https://business.wales.gov.uk/news-events They are also a great opportunity for you to meet and network with other businesses. Help and support from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) about being an employer There are useful webinars and videos coming in November. Live webinars last for an hour. You can ask questions during the presentation and get answers from the HMRC host. Register and log in at least 5 minutes before the start time for live webinars. https://www.gov.uk/government/news/webinars-emails-and-videos-on-employing-people Aged 13 – 30 Years old got a great Business Idea …then check out Princes Trust. https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/support-starting-business If you’re aged 18-30, living in the UK, and unemployed or working fewer than 16 hours a week and have a business idea or some ideas to explore, then we can help with the rest. From beauticians and barbers to digital agencies and dog groomers, we can help you to transform your idea into a watertight business plan, as well as support you with a fantastic package of training and funding. You’ll also get to meet other like-minded people and be able to tap into the expertise of an experienced business mentor who will be on hand to provide you with advice every step of…