Cumbrian exporters are suffering as a result of the economic downturn brought on by Brexit and the Covid-19 global pandemic. Figures by the British Chamber of Commerce show that UK export figures are down by 41 per cent, with a German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce study also released this month highlighting similar issues. And businesses in Cumbria have called for a support package from the Government for the aviation sector and others who are struggling. Jayne Moorby, marketing manager at Ulverston-based Oxley Group, a third tier supplier in the civil aerospace market, said: “The increase in paperwork and checks at customs is creating a big impact.
Business considers taking on extra staff to deal with extra paperwork caused by Brexit
Jane Moorby from Oxley Group
A business in Cumbria is considering hiring extra staff to deal with the added paperwork caused by Brexit and warns of exports being delayed by eight weeks.
Businesses in the county are calling on the government to provide a support package for the aviation sector and other exporters suffering due to the economic downturn brought on by Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Figures by the British Chamber of Commerce show that UK export figures are down by 41 per cent, with a German-British Chamber of Industry and Commerce study also released this month highlighting similar issues.
103-105 St Peter s Street, St Albans
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Work is underway to convert Grade II listed former offices in St Albans city centre into three new homes.
103 St Peter s Street - built in 1829 by George Smith, architect of St Albans Town Hall - will be transformed into a four storey, five-bed house measuring 5,700 sq ft.
The neighbouring property, 105 St Peter s Street, will be converted into a pair of two storey homes; a four-bed, measuring 2,549 sq ft and a three-bed of 1,706 sq ft.
10 new build mews houses will also be constructed to the rear, on what was previously a car park. Each will have allocated parking and will measure between 1,348 and 1,466 sq ft.
This building in St Albans city centre is to be redeveloped The redevelopment of a Grade II listed building in the heart of St Albans has been helped after the developers secured millions of pounds worth of finance. Foxley Group, which is renovating a 19th century former office in St Peter s Street into new homes, has secured an £8.5 million structured finance facility from Paragon Development Finance and Apollo Capital. The building will be converted into three new homes, including one of five bedrooms, while ten mews houses will be built in a car park behind. The historic building has been empty since 2014, having previously been occupied by an accountancy firm for three decades.
TEAM: Godfrey Owen (foreground) with staff at the Brathay Trust. Picture courtesy of Cumbria Life Youth charity Brathay Trust is the latest organisation to join the ranks of Cumbria’s Cornerstone Employers. Cornerstone Employers work with their networks, the wider business community and their local team to make sure that young people have access to the career opportunities they need, empowering careers provision in the county. There are currently over 200 Cornerstone Employers across the country, made up of SMEs, large employers, government, private and not for profits and are from a range of different sectors. Brathay Trust, based at Brathay Hall and estate just outside Ambleside, has partnered with Cumbria LEP’s Careers Hub and The Careers & Enterprise Company, to offer time and resources in working to inspire young people across the county.