South Derbyshire District Council

Business Navigator is a programme of support providing expert advice, training and grants to help businesses improve their environmental performance and the appearance and security of their premises. The Business Navigator project consists of two main elements:

Premises Improvement

Free expert advice is available to improve the security and external appearance of company premises, together with financial assistance to undertake frontage improvements. The aim is to enhance the appearance of the area and so support local businesses, as well as attracting new investment to the area. Grants may be available for works such as new walls, fencing, signage, exterior painting, surfacing and landscaping.

A limited amount of funding is available to businesses with less than 250 employees in specific locations over a period of two years (commencing in April 2009). Financial assistance is available to commercial premises on Ernest Hall Way in Swadlincote and in the vicinity of the A511/A514 in Swadlincote/Woodville. The A511 includes Ashby Road East, Burton Road, High Street and Ashby Road, whilst the A514 includes Cadley Hill Road, William Nadin Way, Civic Way, Derby Road and Swadlincote Road.

For further information or to arrange a site visit contact Brenda Lovatt on 01773 539 421 or brenda.lovatt@groundwork.org.uk

Environmental Training

Free two-day training course to assist businesses to save money and help the environment at the same time. Training sessions cover: Understanding how businesses impact on the environment; Understanding how businesses can reduce their impact; Recognising specific waste and resources issues within an organisation; and, Researching practical, cost-effective solutions.

The training takes place over two days between 10.00-15.30 at the Old Post Centre in High Street, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0HX. Morning and afternoon refreshments will be provided. Lunch is not included but there is a café on site. A limited number of places are available to employees of businesses or community/voluntary organisations located in South Derbyshire on either of the following dates:

Course 1: Friday 11 and Friday 18 September 2009
Course 2: Thursday 21 and Thursday 28 January 2010

Participants can achieve accreditation from the Open College Network (OCN), one of the UK's largest awarding bodies. There is a cost of £30 for participants wishing to undertake the OCN assessment.

For further information or to reserve a place contact Tina Boddington on 01773 539 430 or tina.boddington@groundwork.org.uk

The Business Navigator Project

The Business Navigator project is being delivered in partnership with Business Link, Derbyshire Constabulary and Groundwork Derby & Derbyshire, with funding coming from the Department of Communities and Local Government, Derby and Derbyshire Economic Partnership and South Derbyshire District Council.

The Business Navigator project has recognised the achievements of a number of local businesses in enhancing their environmental performance (Reductions calculated in relation to activity):

2007: Central Joinery - winner of energy award (7% reduction); Surepharm Services - winner of waste award (36% reduction); and, Greenbank Group - winner of water award (50% reduction).
2008: Greenbank Group - winner of energy award (42% reduction); Central Joinery - winner of waste award (58% reduction); and, Bretby Conference Centre - winner of greatest environmental data collection/logging award.
2009: Greenbank Group - winner of CO2 award (27% reduction); and, DG Controls - winner of energy award (27% reduction).

Useful Links

WRAP aims to help business and individuals reap the benefits of reducing waste, developing sustainable products and using resources in an efficient way.

Contact details

Groundwork Derby and Derbyshire
The Bridge Centre
43 Cromford Road
Langley Mill
Derbyshire
NG16 4EF

Tel: 01773 535 232
Fax: 01773 539 402

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