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A Strategy for Clean Growth in Hertfordshire
Over the last decade – and guided firmly by its board – Hertfordshire LEPhas developed a strong, coherent and consistent strategic narrative forHertfordshire. Read our report to learn about our clean growth strategy.
New energy efficiency app launches in Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire has become one of the first regions in the UK to partner with Energy Saving Trust to provide an energy efficiency app to residents and help them make energy savings. Unique and easy-to-use the Hertfordshire Energy Advice Tool (HEAT) app gives a virtual tour around a typical home, asking questions and giving advice along…
Services for Young People
Hertfordshire County Council’s Services for Young People (SfYP) provides targeted prevention and early intervention through youth work, information, advice, guidance and support into employment, education and training. Committed to giving young people high-quality opportunities to learn life skills and excel in their personal and social development, SfYP aims to address issues at the earliest opportunity…
Disabled Graduate Employment 2021
AdvancedHE have published a guide by the Disabled Students’ Commission and is designed to help disabled students successfully transition into employment. It provides recommendations to colleges, universities and employers on the support provided to disabled students and graduates as they move into employment. More information and the document guide can be found here
LEP publishes Enterprise & Innovation Strategy to 2025
The strategy sets out ambitions for Hertfordshire’s recovery from the pandemic, drawing on the county’s strengths and focusing on small businesses which overwhelmingly make up the local economy. It proposes initiatives under five key pillars, with sustainability at its core.
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Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service: proposed changes to the way they respond to automatic fire alarms
Hertfordshire County Council are proposing some changes to how they respond to automatic fire alarms, and they would like your comments. While firefighters are responding to false alarms they are not available to tackle real fires. False alarms waste essential resources, potentially putting lives at risk, and they disrupt other activities such as training and…
Points-based immigration system employer campaign launch
The Home Office has launched a new campaign to help employers prepare for the introduction of the UK’s new points-based immigration system. Free movement is ending, and the new system will introduce job, salary and language requirements that will change the way employers hire people from the EU. From 1 January 2021, businesses will need…
Business Rate Changes
One of the business rate changes announced in the March 2020 budget increased the current retail discount from one third to 100 per cent. This increase in the level of the retail discount will apply in 2020/21 for eligible retail businesses occupying a property with a rateable value les than £51,000. Due to the timing…