PEAR Tree Mead are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to support pupils in their Nursery / Reception classes. 25 hours per week, term time only. Salary £11,476 – £12,156 depending on experience. You will have the following: Good standard of education: Maths and…

HIGH street retailers are being hit by declining sales in July due to a reduction in footfall, as a result of the continuous poor weather. As a result, many retailers are ramping up their promotional activity, offering deals and discounts to tempt shoppers back to…

THE Business Essex, Southend and Thurrock (BEST) Growth Hub has relaunched this month. This free business support service offers signposting, information and advice to local businesses. Support is available to businesses across Essex, Southend and Thurrock. Services include: tailored advice across a range of sectors…

A CSSW structural waterproofing professional at an Epping-based company has been recognised at an awards ceremony hosted by national trade body the Property Care Association (PCA). Jason Derry, General Manager at Delta Membrane Systems Limited in North Weald Bassett, was named Employee of the Year…

RESEARCH from Sourced Franchise analysed current new-build values, the premiums attached when compared to existing property prices and how this premium has changed over the course of the last year. The research shows that, with the average British new-build now valued at £425,186, the premium…

£33 million of joint government and industry investment with leading global firm Kindeva Drug Delivery in UK medicines manufacturing will ensure a new generation of green, low-carbon, respiratory inhalers are made in the UK, supporting efforts to grow the economy. The investment will create 40…

A FIVE-year-old Poundland superfan has become the firm’s youngest colleague after enjoying a ride in one of the iconic lorries reports the East Anglian Daily Times. Freddie, who lives in Felixstowe, loves watching the Poundland lorries trundling in and out of the port near his home. Freddie with…

SYBRON, a leading UK supplier of cleaning, hygiene, and catering products to some of the largest names in hospitality, is celebrating its 20th anniversary by offering the industry six business insights and wisdom for business owners. Stephen Henwood, founder and retired CEO of Sybron –…

HARLOW & Gilston Garden Town has been announced as a finalist at the 2023 Essex Housing Awards.Having collaborated with Rainbow Services Harlow, Stantec, Quality of Life Foundation and Harlow residents, HGGT’s Your Quality of Life project is in the Digital Impact category shortlist. It’s the…

UK homewares retailer Wilko has warned that it is on the brink of collapse because of mounting cost pressures reports the BBC. The privately-owned company said it had filed a “notice of intention” to appoint administrators after failing to find enough investment. Wilko employs some…

THE East of England Labour Party is looking to hire a Regional Administrator.  Role: Regional Administrator – East Location: Eastern Regional Office – Harlow Salary: £29,816.63 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £416. There is the ability to progress to £33,482.69 over…

ESSEX County Council has renewed its contract with Backing Essex Business for a third year. The service offers 12 hours of free and impartial support to local entrepreneurs. Delivered by Let’s Do Business Group and funded by Essex County Council, Backing Essex Business offers a…

THE number of people missing payments on essential household bills like energy, phone and water is as high as it was over the winter, according to consumer group Which?. Household budgets have been under strain for more than a year. Even though prices have fallen…

DEMOLITION of the derelict Occasio House site has started as Harlow Council’s major rebuild of Harlow Town Centre gets underway. Work has started by contractors DSL, to demolish and strip out the four-storey block on the site. Over the coming months the whole site, which…