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Chamber Information Update
2007
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RE:
CHANGES TO THE CHEQUE CLEARANCE SYSTEM
This
morning APACS have announced that there will be
important changes to the timescales pertaining
to the clearance of cheques.
You
might not be aware, I personally discovered the
"expensive way", that a UK Cheque, or Crossed
Postal Order, takes a period of six calendar
months to 'clear' and during that time, the bank
can claw back any monies presented. For
cheques drawn against accounts outside of the UK
and International Money Orders, US Postal Orders
etc. this chargeback period is up to twelve
calendar months from the time of deposit!
The
good news is that from 30th November, 2007, this
timescale will now be a period of SIX WORKING
DAYS, for a cheque, or crossed postal order to
safely 'clear' without fear of claw back.
I have
included two links for your perusal which
relates the announcement from APACS.
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Civil Enforcement of Car Parking Consultation
Part 6 of the Traffic Management Act 2004 provides a
single framework for the civil enforcement of
parking, use of bus lanes and some moving traffic
offences. This consultation exercise takes forward
proposals for more effective enforcement of car...
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South West Wales RWP
1st Review – Consultation
1) Background WAG planning policy requires that the
Regional Waste Plan is reviewed by the Regional Waste Group
every 3 years....
Consultation Period: 15/10/2007 - 24/12/2007
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Have your say on health, social care and well-being
in Pembrokeshire
From
Monday 1st October the draft Health, Social Care
and Well-being strategy will be available
to ...
Consultation Period: 01/10/2007 - 24/12/2007
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LEGISLATION CHANGE
2007, THE VIOLENT CRIME REDUCTION ACT 2006
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LAWS STREET FIRE
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Small firms swamped by employment law red tape
- Pembrokeshire
needs more investment
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Your services, your area, your voice
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Small firms to get help from BT
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SPAR, Dimond Street
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Message From Chris
Morris
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MARINA
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
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Anger over bank price control ruling 29.08.07
BUSINESS leaders expressed anger at a decision by regulators to
scrap price controls on banking services provided to small and
medium-sized firms
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Foot and Mouth update from Pembrokeshire County Council
07.08.07
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SPAR Franchise in
Dimond Street
announces insolvency
25.07.07
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Chamber Re-Launch Evening a great success
Friday 13th July 2007 at the e-Commerce Centre
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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations
2006
The regulations
became law on 2nd January, 2007. The deadline for
joining a compliance scheme is 15th March. I
understand that our local authority has appointed an
enforcement officer.
There appears to
be some confusion as to what exactly constitutes WEEE
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RE: MARINA DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
I attended a meeting of PDEAT last night. at that meeting I was
informed that the Town Council will be having a presentation of
the Marina Development in closed chambers! (see my post on the
P/D Forum)
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Display the Sign - or Face a Fine
Businesses in Pembrokeshire are being reminded that they are
breaking the law if they are not displaying ‘No Smoking’ signs.
Managers are required by law to have a No Smoking sign in a
prominent position at, or near, each entrance to smoke-fre
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Admiral in West Wales chamber
President of the
West Wales Chamber of Commerce, Steve Penny, said. "Admiral is
rightly regarded as one of the UK's most exciting insurance
companies, so to have a company of its calibre as a member is a
real boost.
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Changes to Business Rate Relief
31.01.07
Businesses in Pembrokeshire are likely to be hit by changes to
the rural rate relief scheme. The Welsh Assembly Government has
decided to replace the existing scheme with a new scheme from
April 1st this year. The move, which was opposed.
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Pembrokeshire’s buyers get together
7.12.06
The key
public sector bodies in Pembrokeshire - the Council, the NHS
Trust, the College, the National Park and the Housing
Association - have got together to produce a 20-page ‘How to
Tender for Our Work’ Guide. This is part of their commitment to
the Opening Doors Charter and is intended to make it easier for
you to bid for their work. You can download a copy of the Guide
(pdf file) by clicking
HERE.
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Open Letter from Pembroke Dock Chamber of Trade
News Room: Western Telegraph
Web Project
RE: LAWS STREET FIRE
Dear Editor,
I was
shocked to learn of the fire which has devastated
the old 'Burton's Corner', that is the corner of
Dimond Street and Laws Street, Pembroke Dock, in the
early hours of this morning, Saturday 10th November.
I am of the understanding that there are five flats,
plus the 'Crazy But True' furniture shop that have
been destroyed in the inferno.
Pembroke Dock Chamber
of Trade wish to extend our warmest sympathy with
those affected by this accident and we shall liaise
with the Town Council and community groups to
ascertain what assistance can be offered to the
unfortunate individuals who have been affected by
this event.
Yours
faithfully,
Andrew Lewis
Secretary - Pembroke
Dock Chamber of Trade
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LEGISLATION CHANGE
2007, THE VIOLENT
CRIME REDUCTION ACT 2006
As of 1st
October, 2007,
THE VIOLENT CRIME REDUCTION ACT 2006 came into
force.
Protocol dictates that
I must be apolitical, although I could compose a lengthy
dissertation concerning the amount of legislation being
constantly churned out by the current administration!
The intention of the
Act is to give Police strong powers (hold on, they've already
got excessive power!) to tackle violent crimes relating to
Alcohol, Knives and Imitation Guns.
For any of you selling
knives and airguns the minimum age for purchase will now be
eighteen. Sale of air weapons must be face-to-face.
The onus is upon the vendor to ascertain that the purchaser is
of the correct age to enter into the transaction, which has
always been the case, but the penalties are now heavier.
I understand
that those of you who operate licensed
premises encounter extensive legislation anyway, but as I read
about Drinking Banning Orders, Alcohol Disorder Zones, 48 hour
closure to premises and other draconian measures, I can only
offer my sympathy, as your job has become much more difficult.
I have included the
link if you wish to avail yourself of the contents of these
regulations.
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RE: SPAR,
Dimond Street 25.07.07
There is an insolvency
notice on pp.71 of today's Western Telegraph relating to Park
View Pembroke Limited, which is the Limited Liability Company
which operated the SPAR Franchise in Dimond Street. It is
very sad to see local businesses ending their association with
the town.
The Chamber would like
to offer our best wishes to the directors of Park View Pembroke
Limited in their future endeavours.
VBest,
Andrew.
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RE: Message From Chris
Morris posted 21.05.06
I have today received an email from a Civic Trust member informing
me that
there is a demolition application in place on the Disabled Toilet on
Front Street and the Bandstand on Western Way by the Martello Quays
Companies.
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RE: MARINA DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
I attended a meeting of PDEAT last night. at that meeting I was informed
that the Town Council will be having a presentation of the Marina
Development in closed chambers! (see my post on the P/D Forum)
http://p2.forumforfree.com/marina-project-vt82-pembrokedock.html
County Councillor Kate Becton advised Town Councillor Ron Watts of our
annoyance and frustration at this action and, as there is a meeting of
the Town Council this evening, I intended to send this message to all of
the Town Councillors today, but the only eMail address listed on the
Town Council website is that of County Councillor Becton, which speaks
volumes for their attitude towards communication in the twenty first
century!
This Marina Development is of huge significance to Pembroke Dock and the
positive reaction towards it by the populace cannot be underestimated,
so I'm rather aggravated at this 'closed doors' policy from the
UNELECTED representatives of the people of Pembroke Dock!
Let's have your views, by eMail and on the forum.
Grrrrrrrrrr!
VBest, Andrew Lewis Pembroke Dock Chamber of Trade |
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