07/09/2026
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The Help to Grow Management programme returns to the South Midlands.
Offering SME leaders the opportunity to invest in their business and leadership development through a practical, government-backed programme, the Help to Grow Management programme is running cohorts at both the University of Bedfordshire and the University of Northampton.
Designed specifically for leaders of growing businesses, the 12-week course helps participants build the skills and confidence needed to improve productivity, drive innovation and unlock new opportunities.
For full article and details see link below:
https://news.updates.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/8D3A4F1D0A8F27FEFFBE703F64514EBE374ABC23D91CC6B088278DB910FB0888/8C7755886CEFF6614E8F1E7CAEFAE8BE/VIB?utm_source=e-shot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=September+edition+2026&es_c=8C7755886CEFF6614E8F1E7CAEFAE8BE&es_cl=F60BAC8A0B05F11FEBA13825FF087B77&es_id=p48%c2%a3h5
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Be Green Go Electric – Electric Experience Event
Central Bedfordshire Council are holding a free public event to help residents and local businesses explore cleaner, smarter and more affordable ways to travel and power their homes and buildings.
Come along and see the latest electric vehicles, take a test drive, speak to local dealerships and explore e-bikes. You can also visit pop-up stalls to ask questions about home and public EV charging and get advice on solar panels, heat pumps, cutting energy use, local green initiatives, organisational carbon emissions, and grant funding.
Government launches £10 million grant scheme for hospitality businesses
A new grant scheme to help pubs, restaurants and cafes get off the ground, run training schemes and bring vacant premises back into use has been launched by the government.
The Hospitality Grant Scheme follows a pilot that helped deliver over 70 rural pub projects, two hospitality training facilities in UK prisons, and an innovation hub.
Have your say on the future of transport in Central Bedfordshire
Central Bedfordshire Council is inviting businesses to share their views on our proposals to improve how people travel across the area - to support their workforce, customers and operations. Feedback will tell us if we're heading in the right direction.
For consultation:
https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/consultations-list/local-transport-plan-2026-consultation?utm_source=e-shot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=September+edition+2026&es_c=8C7755886CEFF6614E8F1E7CAEFAE8BE&es_cl=7A290CFBAD813F80CDDF4E7DE0C2F405&es_id=p48%c2%a3h5
