E-bike safety; boost your cyber security; have your say on devolution
Heart of the South West Trading Standards Business News [
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E-bike and e-scooter safety
Does your business sell or rent out e-bikes or e-scooters? Remember, you need to ensure that they are safe and compliant with the correct safety regulations before they are purchased, sold or hired out. Read more in our safety message [
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For more information, see our guides on e-scooters [
] and electrically assisted pedal cycles [
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We will soon be sending window stickers to businesses that sell or rent out e-bikes or e-scooters. The stickers will show a QR code that consumers can scan to see Electrical Safety First's guide to battery breakdown [
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Learn to boost your cyber defences in just 3-5 minutes [
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Free Cyber Action Plan
Boost your company's IT defences by creating a cyber action plan using the National Cyber Security Centre's online tool [
]. You just need to answer a few simple questions to get a free personalised action plan that lists what you or your organisation can do right now to protect against cyber attack.
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Have your say on the proposed Devon and Torbay devolution deal. [
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Have your say on devolution
A public consultation is running until 24 March on the draft proposal to create a Combined County Authority (CCA) for Devon and Torbay to oversee new powers and funding transferred from Government.
People, businesses and organisations in Devon and Torbay are invited to have their say on how the CCA would work, the powers that it would have and the functions it would be responsible for. These include investment in local economic growth, delivering affordable housing, improving public transport, and meeting net zero ambitions.
Visit the Devon and Torbay Devolution Deal website [
] for more information about the joint consultation with Devon County Council and Torbay Council and details of how to respond,
[
]as well as frequently asked questions [
] and details of the deal text. [
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Read more: Public asked to have their say on Devon and Torbay devolution deal. [
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Are your weights and measures accurate?
Does your business use weights or measures to ensure the accuracy of goods or services you provide?
If so, getting them calibrated will ensure accurate measurement. This in turn can increase profit, improve your product or service, increase customer satisfaction and reduce waste.
To ensure your weights and measures are accurate, get them tested by our efficient, cost-effective Calibration Services [
], which are UKAS accredited for weight testing and calibration.
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Soil workshop for East Devon farmers
Farmers in East Devon are invited to attend a soil workshop with Symbiosis Soil Lab to learn all about the microbiology of soil. The day also includes a farm walk, updates on the latest research and policy changes, and refreshments.
It's taking place in Colyton, East Devon, on Wednesday 27 March, 10.30am-2.30pm.
Find out more and reserve your place on Eventbrite. [
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