Shoppers urged to use small businesses this Christmas
Dorset residents are being urged to buy from their local and independent businesses when doing their Christmas shopping.
Dorset residents are being urged to buy from their local and independent businesses when doing their Christmas shopping.
The Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) board has announced that it has appointed Cecilia Bufton as its new chair.
Management at the Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole has decided to extend the centre’s opening hours to cope with post-lockdown demand.
The expansion of Bowleaze holiday park, which is set to blend in with the environment, could boost tourism in Weymouth.
Bournemouth Coastal BID is calling for extra targeted support for the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors.
The last few months have been very tough for the budgets of sports clubs, but this initiative provides vital revenue.
Bournemouth Coastal BID said it was disappointed its seven trading areas have been placed in Tier 2.
Additional Restrictions Support Grants to the value of £7.9 million is being made available to businesses in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Although Dorset Chamber recognises the grim figures, chief executive Ian Girling thinks there is some cause for optimism.