Herefordshire Growth Hub

09/12/2025

Next year Herefordshire Council faces significant budget reductions because of government cuts to funding and rising demand for vital services.

Take a look at they spend the money they get, including your council tax, and tell them your priorities in the survey attached to the post..

Next year Herefordshire Council faces significant budget reductions because of government cuts to our funding and rising demand for vital services’.
Take a look at how we spend the money we get, including your council tax, and tell us your priorities in this survey, it’s a key part of how local people’s views influence what we spend money on
For more and to take part, visit the link in the comments below 🔽

09/12/2025

SEND and Neurodiversity Awareness for Enterprise Advisers and Businesses

An intro to SEND, neurodiversity & anxiety; volunteering at school careers events and meeting the needs of all learners; lived experience panel to explore young peoples’ perspective on employer engagement (if attendance allows).

This in-person awareness event, hosted by Marches Careers Hub, introduces participants from the business community to what we mean by SEND, neurodiversity, and anxiety-related conditions. It aims to deepen understanding of how young people with diverse needs are supported in education and how these needs may affect their experiences with business volunteers and employers visiting their school or college.

The session will feature insights from individuals with lived experience, potentially through a panel of ‘experts by experience’, subject to availability.

Date: Thursday 8th January 2026 4:00pm
Location: About Face Theatre Co 15A Church Street Leominster HR6 8NE

Booking via Eventbrite

Intro to SEND, neurodiversity & anxiety; support in education; lived experience panel on employer engagement (if attendance allows).

02/12/2025

✨ WorkWell Insights: Leading with Mental Health in Mind ✨

Supporting employee mental health isn’t just the right thing to do it’s a strategic advantage.

Join us on Monday 19 January, 9:30am to 1:30pm, for a session packed with practical tips and actionable advice to help your teams thrive and build a stronger, healthier business.

Whether you’re an employer, HR professional, workforce strategist, or manager, this event will show you how prioritising mental health can:

✔ Create a happier, healthier workforce
✔ Improve retention & reduce recruitment costs
✔ Boost productivity and performance

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workwell-insights-leading-with-mental-health-in-mind-tickets-1916732912739

19/11/2025

Flood Recovery Underway in Herefordshire
Parts of Herefordshire are continuing to recover after severe flooding caused by Storm Claudia. Support is in place for residents and businesses most affected. Financial support and grants are available.
Find out more on our newsroom, link in comments⬇️

10/11/2025

Thinking of next steps for your business?

Come and have a chat with one of the Herefordshire Growth Hub team for free impartial business support, information, advice and guidance to help your business succeed.

We offer 45 minute slots where you can meet with an adviser to discuss your business needs and help you discover and access the support you need.

The areas we can help you with includes:

⚫ Finance and Funding
🔵 Advice and Support
🟢 Employment and Skills
🔴 Networking and Events

This support is fully funded by Herefordshire Growth Hub and is open to Herefordshire based businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs across the county, regardless of sector, business age or size.

For more information, surgery dates in November, December and January and to book a slot please visit our Eventbrite page

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/herefordshire-growth-hub-41350470203

Providing flexible solutions for the business community in HerefordshireThe Herefordshire Growth Hub offers a single point of access to information and guidance on business grants, loans, support and advice available to enterprises across the county, regardless of sector, business age or size.Growth...

10/11/2025

The latest Greener Footprints newsletter is now available on our website💚
Celebrating and sharing local environmentally-friendly initiatives🌱
For Herefordshire residents, communities, farms, schools and businesses.
Link in comments⬇️

03/11/2025

Great to see exactly how Hereford Pedicabs and Pedicargo used their grant from , the UK Shared Prosperity fund to buy the Mega Baler.

With support from Herefordshire Council and Herefordshire Growth Hub the team applied for a UKSPF grant for the new machinery, which will help them improve their operations and automate systems..

29/10/2025

We are delighted to be working with colleagues from across Herefordshire and Worcestershire on this FREE event in November designed especially for managers and leaders from all sectors.

🎯 The focus?
Neurodiversity at work – understanding it better, unlocking practical strategies, and learning how to harness the incredible talent that neurodivergent colleagues bring to the workplace.

✅ Practical takeaways you can implement straight away
✅ Insights to help you build inclusive teams
✅ Networking with other employers who care about making a difference

6th November | 09:30 – 13:30
Event link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/workwell-insights-making-the-most-of-your-neurodiverse-talent-tickets-1701269977299

If you’re an employer or manager in the region, this is your chance to gain valuable knowledge, ask questions, and take action to make your workplace more inclusive.

Join us for a dynamic, practical and thought-provoking event exploring how businesses can better support neurodiverse individuals

28/10/2025

Herefordshire Apprenticeship Awards – Celebrating Local Excellence

We’re proud to announce the launch of the first-ever Apprenticeship Awards in Herefordshire, recognising the achievements of apprentices, employers, and training providers across the county.

Organised by the Herefordshire Growth Hub in partnership with leading local training organisations, the awards will take place during National Apprenticeship Week 2026 and aims to spotlight the people and organisations shaping our future workforce.

Cllr Graham Biggs Cabinet lead for Economy and Growth: “These awards will not only celebrate success but also raise awareness of the incredible opportunities available through apprenticeships in Herefordshire”

David Williams, Chair of the Herefordshire Skills Board, said: “Apprenticeships offer young people a real chance to learn, earn, and grow – not just in skills, but in confidence and ambition.”

🔴 Interested in taking part?
🟢 Contact: business@herefordshire.gov.uk
🔵 Watch highlights from our recent Employment & Skills Conference below https://youtu.be/0y44TdfTflo

On 23 September, employers, educators, and training providers came together in Hereford to tackle the region’s most pressing workforce challenges. The confer...

22/10/2025

Providing Herefordshire SMEs with free energy assessments and grants up to £100,000 this programme from the Business Energy Advice Service is designed to help businesses save money and drive growth by providing free energy assessments and 50% match-funded grants.

There is no payback required on the grants, and BEAS is part of a broader government initiative aimed at reducing carbon emissions nationwide.

Click through now to check your eligibility for a free business energy assessments and supporting grants..

This new pilot service is offering over free energy assessments and grants to small businesses across the West Midlands, including Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton, as well as Worcestershire and the Marches, Warwickshire and Stoke and Staffordshire.

21/10/2025

Some places still available! Book NOW to guarantee your place..

New Herefordshire Growth Hub workshop!

HR Essentials for Sustainable Growth

Empowering People, Strengthening Business — Building a Resilient Future Through HR Excellence.

Date: Tuesday 28th October
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: Ledbury Rugby Club

Our HR Essentials session provides a high-level overview of the key people management responsibilities every leader needs to understand. It’s ideal for:

🔴 those who are relatively new to managing people;
🟢 managers who want to build their confidence;
🔵 or seasoned leaders looking for a useful refresher.

Covering the full employee journey (from recruitment and onboarding through to performance, conduct, wellbeing and absence), the session also introduces workforce planning, helping leaders think ahead about the skills and capacity their teams will need.

Delivered in plain language with real-world examples, it offers a practical foundation for managing people well.

To book: https://lnkd.in/e3r23Gyc

This workshop is being delivered by Lorna Simpson & Louisa Hogan of Marches HR on behalf of the Herefordshire Growth Hub.

This workshop is fully funded by Herefordshire Growth Hub and is open to Herefordshire based businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs.

17/10/2025

Some places still available on our HR Essentials workshop.

It’s ideal for:

🔴 those who are relatively new to managing people
🟢 managers who want to build their confidence
🔵 or seasoned leaders looking for a useful refresher

New Herefordshire Growth Hub workshop!

HR Essentials for Sustainable Growth

Empowering People, Strengthening Business — Building a Resilient Future Through HR Excellence.

Date: Tuesday 28th October
Time: 10am to 2pm
Location: Ledbury Rugby Club

Our HR Essentials session provides a high-level overview of the key people management responsibilities every leader needs to understand. It’s ideal for:

🔴 those who are relatively new to managing people;
🟢 managers who want to build their confidence;
🔵 or seasoned leaders looking for a useful refresher.

Covering the full employee journey (from recruitment and onboarding through to performance, conduct, wellbeing and absence), the session also introduces workforce planning, helping leaders think ahead about the skills and capacity their teams will need.

Delivered in plain language with real-world examples, it offers a practical foundation for managing people well.

To book: https://lnkd.in/e3r23Gyc

This workshop is being delivered by Lorna Simpson & Louisa Hogan of Marches HR on behalf of the Herefordshire Growth Hub.

This workshop is fully funded by Herefordshire Growth Hub and is open to Herefordshire based businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs.