The success of the Launchpad2 business support programme has seen East Herts Council assist over 70 businesses within the district with grant funding and business support.

Solar Together, a group-buying scheme for renewable technology, has been re-launched.

Businesses across East Herts can apply now for grants of up to £50,000 to boost investment and diversify their income.

New tenders for mobile vending opportunities in Council parks and open spaces across East Herts are now open with pitches available for ice cream van operators, mobile food and beverage traders from 1 April 2023 in time for the summer season.

The CARF (Covid Additional Relief Fund), to help those businesses which were adversely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, but ineligible for existing Business Rates Relief such as Retail Relief and Nursery Relief, is still open for applications until 15 September.

The Greater South East Net Zero Hub is calling on East Herts businesses to join its supply chain.

Council invites organisations interested in using the space to get in touch.

East Herts Council has launched details of new mobile vending opportunities and is calling on local ice cream van operators and mobile food and beverage traders, to tender for licences to operate new pitches in key locations across the district.

The council has set out its priorities for tackling climate change locally in a new strategy published today.

- council staff and leaders cross arms in solidarity
- professional bid writing support for female sport grants
- free online events supporting women in business