Business
SMALL business Saturday is coming up. With that in mind, we have interviewed a number of businesses across the town in order to find out a little bit more about their business. First up is Emma Robson of Stort Valley Spirits. We have seen Emma…
RETAIL trade union Usdaw is today (14 November) hosting a summit of retail employers and their representative bodies, looking at the continuing problem of violence, threats and abuse against shopworkers, along with wider issues related to retail crime. The summit, in London, takes place at…
HOUSE builder Weston Homes has unveiled plans to invest up to £500m in strategic land acquisitions over the coming five years reports Construction Enquirer. The firm aims to buy new homes sites across outer London and the South East in order to further expand the…
EVERYONE will have to pay more tax under plans due to be announced on Thursday, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says reports the BBC. Offering a message few ministers would risk saying out loud, Mr Hunt told the BBC: “I’ve been explicit that taxes are going to…
WORK began on Thursday on a major development by Strawberry Star in Harlow town centre. Demolition commenced on site to make way for the first Star Living building, which will bring an initial 163 new apartments to the area once occupied by the underused Little…
Urgently Needed Volunteer Mini Bus Driver for Mostly Fridays, etc. when drivers are on holiday. We will provide Midas Training and do a criminal check. Need Clean Driving License and be over 30 years of age. If any one is interested please ring Jean on…
HARLOW MP, Robert Halfon, is launching an appeal for nominations for the best small businesses in Harlow to celebrate Small Business Saturday 2022. To celebrate Small Business Saturday, Robert is launching a competition to recognise the Best Business, Best New Business and Best Business with…
THE boss of retailer Next is urging the government to let more foreign workers into the UK to ease labour shortages reports the BBC. Lord Wolfson, who was a prominent advocate of Brexit, said the UK’s current immigration policy was crippling economic growth. He said…
THIS is a one-off signed watercolour painting in a framed size of 16″ x 12″ titled ‘Poppies at Sunset’ kindly donated by Les Maloy, local artist and husband of Daniel Robinson’s very own Sandy from their Halstead office. Each entry will cost you just £2.50,…
ACL Essex new climate change qualification supports ‘greener’ employment opportunities Adult learning provider, ACL Essex, is offering residents of Harlow the chance to ‘green-up’ their credentials through a new online climate change qualification. The course, which will help residents learn more about sustainability and the…
OVER a million people across the East of England have less than £100 in savings, according to new research from the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS). The survey of 197 adults, carried out for Talk Money Week (November 7-11), shows that one in seven (15%)…
HARLOW and Gilston Garden Town has been recognised with a 2022 Essex Housing Award. Winners in the Building Garden Communities category, Harlow & Gilston’s vision for local transport was this year’s outstanding entry. Residents can find out more about future transport in the local area…
UK-based courier DX has announced the opening of a new parcel depot in Basildon. This is the first of eight facilities that the company plans to open before the end of June 2023 reports Logistics Manager. DX will dedicate its new Basildon depot to fulfilling…
THOUSANDS of people once again enjoyed Harlow Council’s famous bonfire and fireworks night event which was held in Harlow town park on Sunday 6 November 2022. Around 20,000 people attended the free-admission event, which was part of Harlow’s 75th birthday celebrations. The event itself celebrated…
CHELMSFORD-based developer Anderson has launched a public consultation with local residents to discuss proposals to bring forward up to 38 family-sized homes on the outskirts of Old Harlow. The land is already allocated in Harlow’s adopted Local Plan under ‘East of Harlow’. Anderson would like…
SHORTLISTS for Harlow Town Centre awards released. The awards will be held on Thursday November 24th at the Civic Offices in The Water Gardens.
