Webinars coming up:

Action for the Climate - webinar

Wednesday 7th July 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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Please join us to hear our informed panel of experts discussing how businesses and local government must work together for a green recovery and zero-carbon borough.

2021 is a hugely important year for climate action with COP26 taking place in Glasgow in November and there’s never been a more critical time for making our collective voices heard on the role that circular economy, waste reduction and recycling can and must play in reducing carbon emissions.

Speakers:

• Cllr Katherine Dunne, Cabinet Member for Communities & Climate Emergency
• Matt Prescott, Heathrow - SAF/decarbonisation
• Barney Close, Race to Zero campaign
• Winston Gordon, London Bike Hub
• Conor O’Broin, Spark Motos – electric ‘motor’cycles
• Chris Smith, Meld Energy Limited - a net zero consultancy and project developer
• Paul Vick, Paul Vick Architects

If interested please contact Alan Rides at alanrides@hounslowchambewr.org.uk

Are you looking for an apprenticeship?

Berkeley St Edward is hiring for our teams in Commercial, Construction and Technical across our central London sites.

We’re running a Recruitment Day at 4pm on Thursday 15 July where you will hear from industry experts to find out more about the housebuilding industry, get the lowdown on our Commercial, Technical and Construction departments and tour a flagship St Edward development. At the end of the day, you’ll be given a 10 minute ‘speed interview’ to apply for an apprenticeship with us.

To get in on this exciting opportunity, you’ll need to send us your CV and a cover letter explaining which department you are interested in and why to Liza.Smith@berkeleygroup.co.uk, by 8 July 2021. Successful candidates will be informed the following day on Friday 9 July 2021.

More details here. To find out more about the Berkeley Group, visit our website: https://www.berkeleygroup.co.uk/about-us/careers/berkeley-group-apprenticeship-programme

The deadline circular pilot grants for London SMEs is in under two weeks! Please click here for the inspiration guide, which explains what the circular economy is, how you could benefit by becoming more circular, and give you ideas for how you could put the grant to use to reduce waste, cut costs and tap into new revenue streams.

Here is a summary of the grants:

Support available: 30 SMEs will be awarded £10k-£15k to implement a circular economy pilot that lets them test a new, circular way of doing business. Applications are open until 18^th July, with pilots running from Sep/Oct. A selection of successful applicants will also receive 121 support from our expert business advisors to help their pilot succeed.

Who it’s for: Any SME with a circular economy pilot idea that fits with ReLondon’s 5 circular business models. Priority will be given to hospitality, retail and entertainment sector and BAME or female-led.

To get it involved: Visit our website for more details, including application guidance and apply now. Application closing deadline is 18^th July.

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May issue of Let's Talk Business out now

https://issuu.com/benham/docs/lets_talk_business_may_21

West London Local Chambers & Hounslow Chamber of Commerce are the primary support, networking, and representation organisation in west London for SMEs.

We support the interests, the commercial aspirations and the investment from businesses in Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham - the Chamber is the voice for all businesses located in the borough.