Bid Now For Business Start Up and Training Fund

Calling all Colchester-based community, employment and skills organisations - funding could be available to you from Colchester Borough Council.

Organisations throughout Colchester are being encouraged to apply for funding that is available to them through the Enterprise, Skills and Employment Grant, made available by Colchester Borough Council.

The Enterprise Skills and Employment funding is available to 'not for profit' organisations that promote business creation and provide employment and skills training within the Borough, helping to maximise job opportunities and deliver local economic prosperity.

Councillor Nick Barlow, Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Sustainability said: "We are pleased to be able to make this Grant available to support a range of local organisations that in turn will help boost skills and businesses, keeping Colchester economy thriving."

Applications can be made from Friday 17th December. The deadline for applications is 31 January 2012.

For an application form or more information on the Enterprise grant, please contact Jan Warren on 01206 282107 or email enterprise@colchester.gov.uk.

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Notes to editors

For information contact:

Communications on communications@colchester.gov.uk or 07815 088150  

For comment or opinion contact:

Colchester Borough Council's Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Sustainability, Councillor Nick Barlow, 07981 896375