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Brixham traffic survey
Roundabouts and synchronised traffic lights were just two suggestions made by traders in response to cries for improvements to traffic chaos into and out of Brixham. Brixham Chamber of Commerce carried out a survey of its members on the back of complaints about...
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year!
2015 was a busy year for the Chamber and there are more challenges ahead in 2016. Brixham Chamber of Commerce has continued to expand its activity this year. By that I do not mean merely in membership terms, but in many other areas. We have a terrific team of...
Sign initiative moves forward
Improved signage around Brixham has won the backing of town councillors. They have agreed to support the initiative which was originally looked into by members of Brixham Chamber of Commerce. It is generally accepted that many of Brixham's signs could be much clearer....
Brixham charity seeks mentor
Brixham maritime heritage and sail training charity the Trinity Sailing Foundation is looking for someone with broad business experience to advise and mentor its small office team on a voluntary basis. The charity’s Trustees are actively involved in overseeing it’s...
Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2015
More than 300 people gathered at Torre Abbey on 15th October for the South Devon and English Riviera Tourism and Hospitality Awards 2015 which recognises, rewards and celebrates excellence in tourism and hospitality. The Gold Award for Tourism Event of the Year went...
Business rates transfer
Chancellor George Osborne announced local councils will set and keep business rates in what he called the “biggest transfer in power to the local government in living memory”, during his speech to the Conservative conference earlier this month. Osborne added that the...
Windy Corner
Improvements to the Windy Corner junction are to be carried out almost 10 years after they were first discussed. Funding to the tune of between £200,000 and £300,000 is now available from the Western Corridor scheme, which includes a number of improvements between...
A resounding success
The first Brixham Business Show, organised by Pauline Neal on behalf of Brixham Chamber and Brixham Means Business and was held at the Berry Head hotel on 22nd September and was a resounding success, with over 60 delegates chatting about business with the 32...
TRTBID Ballot Result
Torbay Retail and Tourism Businesses have voted against the proposed Business Improvement District with the following result: Number of businesses: 259 votes cast in favour out of 549 votes cast (47%) Rateable value: £12,377,100 aggregate rateable value of each...
TRTBID ballot under way
The TRTBID initiative has now reached the decision phase. Business Plans and ballot papers have been posted to those businesses eligible to vote. A copy of the Business Plan is also available online here. Around 200 business in Brixham, and 1,500 businesses in total...
Bertie and Crew
On paper, Bertie and Crew the newest shop on the marina in Brixham shouldn’t really work, selling as it does an off the wall mix of products for man’s best friend, clothes for their owners and coastal themed gifts. But in practice, half way through their first year...
BCC Parking/Signage Initiative
Brixham Chamber Executive are exploring a number of solutions for improving the visitors experience of Brixham and to ensure the rising number of visitors are encouraged to explore all the attractions and heritage sites that make Brixham unique. It is intended that...