Business
THE editor of YourHarlow has been recognised for his journalism with an award by Octopus Energy. Judged by a panel of top entrepreneurs and MPs, the awards are given to businesses “for showing ingenuity and business acumen, whilst supporting their communities throughout the pandemic. Michael…
A STUDY carried out by the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) has called on the Government to give training providers and employers financial incentives to take on apprentices without a grade 4 pass in GCSE English and maths, and then support them to achieve…
HELP FOR FLOOD VICTIMS IN SYLHET, BANGLADESH DAYS of heavy rain at the beginning of monsoon season have caused widespread flooding in Sylhet, north-eastern Bangladesh, leaving millions stranded without shelter, food, or access to clean water. Flood water is now over a metre above the…
PUBLIC consultation is to take place on the future of Wych Elm as the council takes greater control over the regeneration of the area as part of its plans for Harlow town centre. Last night (16 June 2022) the council’s cabinet agreed the draft Wych…
Kitchen Assistant Required for 25 hours per week during term time. Scale 2 SCP 3 The successful applicant will be required to work from 10am – 3pm plus any additional hours as required. To assist as directed, with all aspects of the preparation of food,…
WORKERS are set to walk out at Harlow glassworks and the quarry supplying the plant in a dispute over pay. Members of the Unite trade union will take forward strike action at the O-I glassworks on Edinburgh Way as part of a “fight for fair…
THE Great Get Together is coming to Harlow. Full details on poster below.
TRANSPORT For London is consulting on proposals to expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ(External link)) London-wide on 29 August 2023. They want to hear your views on our proposals. These proposals are part of the commitment by the Mayor of London and TfL to help improve air quality…
REYLAND Johnson set to host St Clare Hospice Charity Fun Day. Full details on poster below.
LAST week Opportunity Harlow caught up with Quiero Design founder Terrell King, who shared his views on the benefits of connecting locally. The full interview can be read below. https://opportunityharlow.co.uk/harlow-web-designer-shares-the-benefits-of-connecting-locally/
RYANAIR’S Boeing 737-8200 “Gamechanger” aircraft is setting new standards for noise reduction and environmental performance at London Stansted. One year after its introduction, the airport’s Flight Evaluation Unit has revealed the aircraft is over 40 per cent quieter* than existing aircraft types operated by the…
HARLOW Council are pleased to announce the next Harlow Business Forum will focus on Business Crime, Cyber Security & Fire Safety. Join the session for Free on Tuesday 21st of June between 8-9am to receive expert advice from Essex Police and Essex Fire & Rescue Services. Get your questions…
CLOSE to 600 runners, joggers, walkers took part in a 6k run to mark the opening of a new junction of the M11. On a lovely June evening, the participants raised over £8,000 for St Clare Hospice. The run was organised by the civil engineers…
THE Centre for European Reform (CER) has modelled the economic performance of a UK that remained in the EU – using data from countries like the US, Germany, New Zealand, Norway and Australia – whose performance was similar to ours before Brexit reports the LondonEconomic.Com…
WELL-known Harlow solicitors Attwaters Jameson Hill are set to move out of Harlow Town Centre. A spokesperson said: “Since the onset of the pandemic two years ago, there has been a fundamental shift in the way we work and do business. In recognition of this…
Richard Linden and Wendy Clarke THE RENT Guarantee Company has rebranded. They have changed their name to TRGC. Based in Harlow, TRGC was established in 2014 by CEO Wendy Clarke who has lived and worked in and around property for the last 30 years. For…
