Dorchester Chamber Dorset

Electric bike hire coming to Dorchester

It’s been announced  by Dorset Council that it has finalised a contract with Beryl Bikes for the introduction and management of a bicycle hire scheme covering Dorchester, Weymouth and Portland.
Locations for the bicycle stands are still being worked on and an exact ‘go live’ date we will be announced soon.

HMRC launches VAT registration estimator

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a digital tool to help businesses estimate what registering for VAT may mean for them.

The VAT Registration Estimator has been developed after feedback from small businesses suggested an online tool would be helpful to show when their turnover could require businesses to register for VAT and its effect on profits.

Chancellor unveils a new era for economic growth

The Chancellor has promised to take immediate action to fix the foundations of the economy, rebuild Britain and make every part of the country​ better off. She pledged to leaders of some of the UK’s pioneering industries to build growth on strong and secure foundations built on stability, investment and reform, and forged through a new partnership with the private sector.

Regeneration plans move forward for Dorchester offices

Redtale Holdings is set to convert offices at Vespasian House at the top o’ town in Dorchesterinto 37 apartments for up to 144 people as part of its ongoing regeneration of the historic Barrack Quarter area.