Thames Gateway South Essex- Leading a Low Carbon Economy Project

Rochford District Council is keen to hear from local businesses who want to save money and help the environment. 

The Council and other organisations are working to deliver the Thames Gateway Leading a Low Carbon Economy Project (TGLLCE), which aims to help businesses reduce their carbon footprint and make efficiency savings.

Small and medium sized businesses (1 - 250 employees) will receive a free energy audit which can be used to develop an environmental action plan. The plan will outline ways in which businesses can run in a more energy efficient manner and thus help to save costs. The project also offers grant funding and other financial support for businesses.

Rochford District Council is working with partners from Thurrock Council, Essex County Council, Groundwork South Essex, Southend Borough Council, Basildon District Council, Castle Point District Council, Thurrock Thames Gateway Development Corporation, Thurrock Local Enterprise Agency and National Industrial Symbiosis Programme on behalf of International Synergies Limited and is being funding by the East of England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).

Improving Your Resource Efficiency

Improving Your Resource Efficiency is part of the Solutions for Business Portfolio. The aim of the Low Carbon Business Programme is to help small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to reduce their carbon footprint and therefore increase their competitiveness. A co-ordinated programme of support is provided at an individual business level, including expert advice on ‘greening’ businesses such as how to use products and services more efficiently, identifying tailored carbon reduction solutions and providing small capital grants for investment in carbon reduction processes and equipment. For more information please visit the Low Carbon Business link in the Related Links section at the bottom of the page.

Solutions for Business

Solutions for Business is a suite of publicly funded business support products and services designed to help businesses start, grow and succeed. It is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The right advice, loan or grant – at the right time - can make the world of difference to your business. Solutions for Business products are simple to understand and access, good value for money and directed to where they will have most impact to help businesses grow. They are designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills you need to tackle issues your business might be facing. Eligible businesses can gain support in areas such as starting up, understanding finance, training and skill development, resource efficiency, exploiting ideas, accessing international opportunities and growing your business.

Accessing business support

Accessing business support - Business Link is the main gateway to all publicly and privately funded business support. Business Link advisers provide independent advice and guidance on the type of business support that will best fit the individual needs of your business.

Visit your local Business Link, (see the Related Links section at the bottom of the page page) or alternatively give them a call on 08457 171615.

For more information and details on how your business could benefit from reducing its carbon footprint please contact our Economic Development department on 01702 318060 or email business@rochford.gov.uk