South Hams Chamber

08/06/2026

Please sign and help to save your favourite hospitality venues. 🙏❤️

The hospitality sector has come together to launch – a united campaign and petition calling for hospitality VAT to be reduced from 20% to 10%.

Spearheaded by chef and publican Tom Kerridge, we’re working alongside trade bodies across the sector, such as and , hospitality communities like , and you, businesses across hospitality, to say 10% VAT is fair for hospitality.

Our sector pays too much tax, and VAT is the single biggest lever the Government can pull to support venues, our customers, our high streets and our local communities.

This campaign is for everyone: businesses, customers, waiting staff, chefs, kitchen porters, bar staff, hotel teams, farmers, brewers, suppliers and producers.

Like, sign the petition and share this post – we need your support to reach a million signatures.

Click the link in our bio to sign the petition 👇
https://www.vatstheproblem.co.uk/

08/06/2026

Great to see Thurlestone Hotel featured! 👏👏

Wonderful to see one of our most beloved local businesses getting the national recognition it truly deserves! 🌊✨

Delighted to share that the Thurlestone Hotel has been featured in this weekend's Sunday Express as part of their "Beautiful South's Hotels a Perfect 10" travel special — and what a well-deserved accolade it is!

Marking an incredible 130 years under the same family ownership, the Thurlestone Hotel is a real jewel in the crown of our area — bringing visitors to our beautiful corner of South Devon, supporting local employment and showcasing everything that makes Salcombe and Thurlestone such a special place to live and visit.

This is exactly the kind of brilliant local business that makes representing this area such a privilege. Congratulations to the whole team! 🏨👏

📍 Thurlestone, South Devon
🔗 thurlestone.co.uk

04/06/2026

29/05/2026

🎶 🎉It starts today!! The Kingsbridge Food and Music Festival 2026!
29-31 May. 🎻🎶🕺🍱

See you there? 🎉👏

The program is on the website!

The festival program is in development. Stay tuned for updates and get ready for an exciting culinary & music experience!

21/05/2026

Let's talk about Kingsbridge

Do you live, work or own a business/organisation or second home in Kingsbridge?

🗣️ Have your say now on what your community needs.

💙 As a local resident, business person or someone passionate about the town, participating in this consultation can make a real difference in shaping its future.

💪🏻 The town needs you to come on board.

Completing one of the surveys and/or the comment map will help make sure Kingsbridge thrives as a vibrant and liveable community for years to come.

Do you live, work or own a business/organisation or second home in Kingsbridge? Have your say now on what your community needs.

12/05/2026

Great news for businesses in Torcross!

07/05/2026

‼️ LAST CALL: Kingsbridge Roadworks Business Survey

The South Hams Chamber survey closes tomorrow (Friday 8th May).

We’ve already had a really strong response from businesses across Kingsbridge and the immediate area, helping us build a clear picture of the impact the ongoing roadworks are having on trade, access, footfall and day-to-day operations.

If you haven’t completed it yet, this is your final opportunity to make sure your experience is included in the report being prepared for Devon County Council.

⏱️ Takes just 3 minutes🔒 Responses can remain anonymous👉

https://forms.gle/Zqk9VExqXw1dgiVS6

The stronger the response, the stronger the case we can make.

Thank you again to everyone who has already taken part and shared feedback.

The South Hams Chamber is gathering feedback from local businesses to understand how the ongoing roadworks are affecting trade in Kingsbridge. The results will be used to produce an evidence-based report for Devon County Council and other relevant authorities. This includes understanding the overall...

03/05/2026

📣 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Every three months, a total of £15k is shared between five small UK organisations making a positive impact on communities, people, or the environment in the UK.

Each round, five shortlisted organisations receive between £2-5k each, decided by vote from John Good Group employees.

📆 The next funding round closes on 15 June 2026.

Find out more and apply 👉 https://www.matthewgoodfoundation.org/amplify-fund-grants-for-good/

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23/04/2026

Hospitality businesses please see below to share your views on tourist taxes. ⬇️

There's a lot of talk about a tax right now. For us here in , the impact could be huge. For proponents, it could provide much-needed income to help support the types of services that are deluged with demand amid the summer rush - think extra cash to keep public toilets clean, bins emp...