Resources
A key part of the service we are offering to our members is Business Support.
Here we will share with you links, business updates and information you may find useful.
If you have some great links or information to share, please contact us at marketing@dartmouthchamber.co.uk or if there is something you are looking for.
Presentations
Open Meeting January 18th 2024
The Presentation from our Launch meeting held at the Dartmouth Yacht Club on January 18th 2024
Open Meeting February 2024
The Presentation from our OPEN meeting held at the Dartmouth Yacht Club on February 15th 2024
Open Meeting March 2024
The Presentation from our OPEN meeting held at The Zephyr Bistro, Dart Marina Hotel on March 19th 2024
Open Meeting April 2024
The Presentation from our OPEN meeting held at the Dartmouth Yacht Club April 2024
Open Meeting April 2024 post event
Open Meeting May 2024
The Presentation from our OPEN meeting held at the Flavel in May 2024
Open Meeting May 2024 post event
Open Meeting June 2024
The Presentation from our OPEN meeting held at the Dartmouth Yacht Club June 2024
Open Meeting June 2024 post event
Proposed new Premier Inn for Dartmouth
A copy of the presentation shared with Dartmouth Town Council and Stoke Fleming Parish Council at the beginning of December
2021 Census
An overview of the 2021 Dartmouth Census
TOURISM SUPPORT
The Pink Book
The Pink Book contains guidance on:
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Laws and regulations affecting accommodation providers and attractions businesses in England.
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New and updated legislation that you need to know about.
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Your responsibilities as an employer and business-owner.
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Crucial licences and consents, and health and safety laws.
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Business management and tax rules, for companies of all sizes.
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Laws regarding discrimination, working hours, GDPR and more.
Accommodation providers – Fire Safe!
New guidance for making your small paying guest accommodation safe from fire was published in March 2023. From 1 October 2023, all businesses are required to record their Fire Risk Assessment.
Sustainable Business
- UK Business Climate Hub| Tools and resources to support small businesses in reducing their carbon emissions and to provide climate solutions. It is a collaboration between the UK Government, businesses and business groups across the UK | Click here for UK Business Climate Hub
- UK website |Guidance on waste and environmental impact for businesses | Click here for Gov.UK waste & environmental impact guidance
- The Carbon Trust |Set up by Government to accelerate the move to a low carbon economy by working with organisations to reduce carbon emissions and develop commercial low carbon technologies. It offers advice, footprint measurement and certification | Click here for the Carbon Trust
- Environmental Taxes, reliefs and schemes for businesses | You may get reliefs or be exempt from some taxes, e.g. if: you’re a small business that doesn’t use much energy or you buy energy-efficient technology for your business| Click here for green taxes overview
- WRAP | Provides sources of funding, advice and tools to help businesses reap the benefits of reducing waste, developing sustainable products and using resources in an efficient way |Click here for WRAP.org.uk
- ISO 14001| The international standard that specifies requirements for an effective environmental management system (EMS). It provides a framework that a business can follow to set up an effective environmental management system | Click here for ISO 14001
- South West Energy Hub| helps public sector and not-for-profit organisations establish green energy projects | Click here for SW Energy Hub
- BITC Circular Procurement Toolkit| To help businesses increase their green credentials | Click here for BITC Toolkit
- Decarbonise Devon| A one-stop shop to help your organisation save energy, money and carbon | Click here for Decarbonise Devon
- Green Street Planet Friendly Guide| Retail Sector Council resources including a Planet Friendly Guide containing practical actions. | Click here for Green Street Planet Friendly Guide
Information shared from HOTSW Feb 2024