January's meeting - with MP Helena Dollimore

As the new Government approaches its first 6 months in office, we are delighted to welcome MP Helena Dollimore, to the Chamber, this time as MP for Hastings and Rye, to discuss what she has been doing since taking up office and what Labour’s plans mean for the business community.

The new Government are now well and truly in the hot seat and working on their plans with a promise of an ambitious programme to kickstart economic growth by reforming Britain’s economy and bringing about a decade of renewal.

Following the recent Budget many from the business world are yet to be convinced about their plans with significant concerns from many employers over the impact on investment, reduced new job creation and salary rises.

Locally, there has been encouraging news with the Labour Party confirming the previous administration’s long term plan (an endowment fund of up to £20m for Hastings) will continue.  Although revised guidelines are awaited there are indications of a greater focus on economic growth and High Streets which was sadly lacking before.

So, please join us this January when you can hear from and talk to your local MP about Labour’s plans and how they might affect you and your business.

This meeting will take place at the Hastings Centre on the Ridge and will include our usual friendly style of informal networking over some breakfast before we hear from Helena, with more opportunities to network afterwards.

Date & Time: Friday 31st January 2025, 08:00am – 10:00am