The Government has issued a seventeen point guide for Employers and Businesses on how to manage your response to the outbreak. This guidance covers practical advice on preventing the spread of the virus as well as its impact on staff and customers.
Copies of the guidance can be downloaded by clicking HERE
Is your Business recruiting? Is your sector looking for employees with a wide range of skills and training? Would you welcome the opportunity to meet Servicemen/women, who are preparing to leave the armed forces and looking for new careers? This event provides that opportunity to meet your potential new recruits.
For more information and booking details, check the links below: Careers event flyer Booking form for exhibitors
The BID works in partnership with Meercat to provide a free cost saving service to improve your bottom line.
Contact Meercat via Email: info@meercatassociates.com
Telephone: 01444 416529
Website: meercatassociates.com
See how they can provide savings on your business costs.
Click here to download the leaflet: Meercat 2020 Ferndown Savings Advisory Service
This provides an update on BID activities since 1 September 2019 when the second BID term commences. Copies of the Bulletin are included in the March 2020 levy invoices issued by the Stour Valley Partnership (BCP Council).
Click here to download: 2020 Bulletin
A planning application has been submitted for the bulk of the remaining Cobham Gate Development site Vulcan Way, Ferndown Industrial Estate. The application proposes 26 units totalling 17,988 m2 (193,550 sq ft) of employments use with 255 car parking spaces. This includes more small units that shown in the original proposal.
Details of the application can be downloaded from here which is a link is specific to Ferndown and Uddens BID.
There you may also submit your response online which must be submitted by the 20 November 2019.
The BID Board is due to consider its response to the application at its meeting on the 14th November so if you wish the Board to reflect your views please submit your comments to office@ferndownanduddens.co.uk by 12.00 noon on Thursday 14th November.
Click here to download the consultation.
As your local printer on the estate RPM is pleased to offer a new service with a 20% introductory offer and no commitment. We’re already experts at personalised digital print but now offer bespoke marketing solutions. By using print in combination with other marketing channels we can create automated campaigns tailored precisely to fit your business needs. One-to-one marketing is here. To take up our offer or simply register your interest please CLICK HERE. We look forward to helping your business grow.
The Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) are pleased to offer the following waste and recycling containers at the very competitive prices exclusively to Ferndown and Uddens BID members. These competitive prices have been negotiated by the BID and are for Ferndown and Uddens BID levy payers only.
General waste
Mixed recycling
The price you see is the price you pay! There are no hidden charges with…
If you would like to discover the benefits of the DWP commercial waste collection service and take advantage of our competitive prices, please contact them today by e-mailing
commercial@dorsetwastepartnership.gov.uk quoting Ferndown BID.
Business Support tailored to the needs of your business can be accessed through the Dorset Growth Hub. This main be accessed via www.dorsetgrowthhub.co.uk/ . Mention the Ferndown & Uddens BID to access all benefits.
Younger businesses or those facing a particular issue associated with their development can access the assistance of a dedicated business Mentor through the DorMen scheme http://www.dormen.org.uk/
Dorset Business Travel Grant 2017
The grants aim to help businesses who want to encourage employees, customers and visitors to travel more sustainably. Businesses can apply for up to £3,000 for initiatives such as:
For further details and to apply click HERE
Free practical assistance and grants are available through the Business Travel Network www.businesstravelnetwork.org/ . Quote the BID to access the range of support you need.