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Fibre for breakfast – superfast broadband events with BT
BT and the South Wales Chamber of Commerce are holding a number of events throughout South Wales in the coming weeks. The Fibre for Breakfast events are an opportunity for businesses to realise the benefits of super fast broadband and have any questions they have about the new technology answered. There is an event on 18th March 2014 at the Lechwen Hall and one on 20th May 2014 at Bryn Meadows Golf course for those businesses in Caerphilly who want to find out more. The events run from 8.00-10.00am. To book a place or for more information about the Fibre for Breakfast events then contact Rebecca on 02920 20481532.
Free live tax webinars for business start ups
Business start-ups can take part in four free live tax webinars run by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) on 15 February HMRC Start-up Saturday webinar programme, between 10am and 5pm, is aimed at new and prospective businesses. Each live webinar lasts an hour and gives the opportunity for questions. The HMRC webinars are: Self-Employment and HMRC – What You Need to Know 10am to 11am Saturday 15 February This session concentrates on the information sole traders or partnerships need when they start. It covers registration, National Insurance, Self Assessment and record keeping. Register for Self-Employment webinar Company Directors – Your Responsibilities to HMRC 12pm to 1pm Saturday 15 February This webinar is aimed at businesses considering setting up as limited companies. It provides the basics on incorporation and registration with Companies House and HMRC. It also looks at when companies become an employer, and the timetable for paying Corporation Tax online. Register for Company Directors webinar Business Expenses for the Self-Employed 2pm to 4pm Saturday 15 February Sole traders or partnerships need to know which day-to-day expenses they are able to claim for tax relief. They also need to start keeping records of these as soon as the business starts. This webinar provides an overview of the most common expenses, including motoring costs. Register for Business Expenses webinar What is VAT? 4pm to 5pm Saturday 15 February New businesses are often worried about VAT, what it is and when they need to register. This webinar answers these questions and explains in simple terms how VAT works. Register for ‘What is…
HMRC information and tools for SMEs
If you are looking to start your own business, HMRC have a number of E Learning packages on their website giving advice. The packages advise on the tax and National Insurance issues involved in starting a business. The package can be completed in bite size pieces and you can be completed at your convenience. They cover subjects including: Starting in Business Registering your self employment What records should I keep? What can I claim against my Income? VAT registration Becoming an Employer Starting Your Own Business Advice for trades and professions: Tax Advice for the Construction Industry Tax Advice for Childminders Tax for Foster Carers Tax for Shared Lives Carers Tax for Sports Businesses Tax Advice for the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Exporting Goods (UKTI) Trading with other EU Countries (UKTI) Tax Advice for Driving Instructors (DIA) Tax Advice for Driving Instructors (MSA) Tax Advice for HABIA (Hair and Beauty) Webinars HMRC also run both live, and recorded webinars. For further information, visit the link below http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/webinars/topics.htm
Caerphilly Library open for business
Caerphilly Library and Customer Service Centre opened its doors to residents today, Monday 6 January 2014. The brand new facility boasts a range of must see features offering an enhanced Library and Customer Service Centre experience. The building is prominently placed in the heart of Caerphilly town centre replacing the former Post Office. The impressive three storey facility has been sympathetically designed using the stone from the existing Post Office in order to compliment the architecture of the surrounding buildings. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Caerphilly Castle, the building will be home to a number of services offering residents a one-stop shop style community facility. The Customer Service Centre will form part of the ground level and will offer an extended range of service for residents’ ease of use. The ground level will also be home to a grab and go style library section for customers who are short of time. The versatile space will offer a range of activities including adult reading groups, Welsh reading groups, IT and adult education classes, events and author visits, children’s activities, customer services, payments and much more. Cabinet Member for Education & Lifelong Learning Rhianon Passmore, said: “I was fortunate enough to have visited the site on a number of occasions during the build to see the progress. It is an impressive facility which will offer a range of new and improved services.” She added, “We have continued to invest in this valuable service in these austere times right across the Caerphilly county borough, this has ensured that we are able to…
Get home safe with Cab Safe
The Christmas party season is in full swing, and Caerphilly County Borough Council and Gwent Police are keen to encourage party goers to make sure they get home safely at the end of their night out by only using a licensed taxi. Cab Safe is a well established joint initiative between Gwent Police and local authorities in the area, which allows people to obtain up to three phone numbers of licensed taxi companies in the area from which they are texting. Cllr David Poole, Cabinet Member for Community and Leisure Services said, “Ensuring the safety of our residents and visitors to our county borough is of course always a priority, and Cab Safe ensures that people help themselves by putting their safety first when it comes to travelling home after a night out. It offers peace of mind to those who find themselves without a taxi, giving them easy access to fully licensed and regulated taxi companies for a safe journey home”. He continued, “It is so important to only use the services of fully licensed taxis – and I would encourage those who are in any doubt at all to make use of this scheme, and help ensure that this festive period is not only a very enjoyable time, but also a very safe time for all”. Many of the licensed taxis and private hire firms operating within the county borough have joined the scheme, which helps ensure that residents and visitors to Caerphilly county borough have quick and easy access to local licensed taxi companies. To use the…
Caerphilly Library countdown
The brand new Caerphilly Library and Customer Service Centre is a hive of activity as staff busily stock shelves in preparation to open on Monday 6 January 2014. The Library and Customer Service Centre is prominently placed in the heart of Caerphilly town centre replacing the former Post Office. The impressive three storey facility has been sympathetically designed using the stone from the existing Post Office in order to complement the architecture of the surrounding buildings. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Caerphilly Castle, the building will be home to a number of services offering residents a one-stop shop style community facility. The Customer Service Centre will form part of the ground level and will offer an extended range of service for residents’ ease of use. The ground level will also be home to a grab and go style library section for customers who are short of time. The versatile space will offer a range of activities including adult reading groups, Welsh reading groups, IT and adult education classes, events and author visits, children’s activities, customer services, payments and much more. Cabinet Member for Education & Lifelong Learning Rhianon Passmore, said: “I was fortunate enough to have visited the site on a number of occasions during the build to see the progress. It is an impressive facility which will offer a range of new and improved services.” She added, “We have continued to invest in this valuable service in these austere times right across the Caerphilly county borough, this has ensured that we are able to offer our residents top…
Centenary of mining disaster commemorated
The centenary of the 1913 Universal Colliery mining disaster in Senghenydd, which resulted in the loss of lives of 440 men and boys, has been commemorated today (Monday 14th October) with the unveiling of the Wales National Mining Memorial. The memorial, which is dedicated to all miners who lost their lives in mining disasters across the country, was officially unveiled earlier today by BBC Radio Wales personality and Patron of the Aber Valley Heritage Group Roy Noble, together with Chair of the Aber Valley Heritage Group, Jack Humphreys. The First Minister, Carwyn Jones, was also present at the ceremony to lay a wreath at the memorial. Residents of Senghenydd and surrounding areas turned out in their thousands to witness the unveiling of the memorial, which marked the 100 year anniversary of the worst ever British mining disaster, when 440 men and boys were killed in a mining disaster at the Universal Colliery in Senghenydd on 14th October 1913. Jack Humphreys, Chair of the Aber Valley Heritage Group said, “The unveiling of the Wales National Mining Memorial statue and memorial garden today, I hope, will provide a fitting tribute, not only to those men and boys who died, and their families, in that devastating tragedy 100 years ago, but to all miners who lost their lives in mining disasters across the country.” He continued, “We are so grateful to all organisations, community groups and individuals whose funding and donations have made this impressive memorial possible.” The Wales National Mining Memorial and garden features: – A bronze statue, designed by sculptor Les…
Caerphilly Miners Project – Caerphilly 3 peaks challenge
Caerphilly Miners Project needs to raise £1million pounds to restore the Beeches building (former hospital) for the community. One part of the project is an IT suite with broadband connection, which will be available for young people for their homework / studies. This is going to cost around £20,000. GE Aviation volunteers are helping us to raise the money and we’re holding a sponsored walk on 14th September. Please can you help as a walker or sponsor? Will you ask your neighbours and friends? Details about the 3 peaks sponsored walk taking place on 14th September can be found on the flyer below. Click here to open the three peaks flyer
Pride in Your Place Awards 2013
Every year thousands of people do their bit to improve the quality of the environment across the whole of the county borough. The Pride in Your Place Awards is an initiative that acknowledges the endeavour, innovation and commitment of those who have helped to make our area cleaner, safer and greener and a better place to live and work. The award scheme is open to all residents, schools, businesses and community groups within the county borough. The closing date for applications is 11 October 2013. Categories: Go Wild! Rewarding wildlife and countryside work that has helped enrich biodiversity. Keeping Up Appearances Rewarding cleanliness and attractiveness of a business premises (shop, business, factory etc.). Best Environmental Business Reward for innovation and environmental excellence. Recycling in Schools Rewarding resourcefulness, waste minimisation and recycling activities. Environmental Education Rewarding excellence in Eco Project work in our schools and colleges. Healthy Living Rewarding activities that promote healthy lifestyles. Sustainable Travel Rewarding innovation and excellence in transport initiatives. Best Community Project Rewarding activities and events that have improved the well-being, safety and/or quality of the environment in our local communities. Best Kept Area Acknowledging the efforts of a neighbourhood for improving the quality of their local environment. Youth Environmental Champion Reward for an outstanding individual (Aged 25 and under) who has contributed to improving the environment and the well-being of the community. Environmental Champion Reward for an outstanding individual (over 25 years) who has contributed to improving the environment and the well-being of the community. Pride in your place Application Form