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When I became leader of the council in May 2021, I promised that I would work day in and day out for residents of Havant Borough Council. I am proud of the hard work my team and I have achieved over the last two years supporting post pandemic growth, rebuilding our teams after the split with East Hants council, and delivering across our services for the residents and businesses residing here.
It is vital that this momentum continues, and communication with our businesses and investors in the area is key to this.
I am delighted to be able to launch the next Havant Business Partnership networking event that will take place on the evening of the 2nd November. Working with our business partners and further education providers to drive economic growth and skills resilience across the borough is a priority for us here at Havant Borough Council.In partnership with HSDC we welcome employers from across the borough to come and join us to talk about our regeneration plans for the borough, business growth support, and discuss the skills needs of the area.
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I look forward to personally welcoming you and informing you about the progress that has been made and continues to be made across the borough for the benefit of its employers and residents.
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Havant Business Clinic, in partnership with Havant Borough Council, is on 2 November from 9:30am - 5:30pm at the Public Service Plaza, Havant PO9 2AX.
Solent LEP are delivering their Business Support Clinic in Havant, offering practical advice, providing useful resources and connecting you to local and national services who can offer specialist support in a range of areas. If it is funding, skills, or simply some strategic input you need, they will do their best to help you overcome business challenges and maximise opportunities.
There is no cost attached and sessions are limited to appointments only. To book your space please contact enquiries@solentlep.org.uk
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Innovate UK will be attending Lakeside North Harbour, Tuesday 31st October, to provide finance and funding support to SMEs which will focus on subjects including:
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Grant Applications
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Investment Readiness
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Innovate UK Innovation Loans
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R&D Tax Relief
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Havant Borough Council wants to improve the retail and leisure offer in Havant Town Centre. To support this a dedicated partnership between local businesses, the public sector, voluntary organisations and the wider community, is being set up to address some of the challenges currently facing Havant town centre and help drive through change. To get this initiative going a dedicated workshop will be held on Thursday 2 November.
If you are a Havant town centre business or relevant interested party and would like to get involved, please email economic_development@havant.gov.uk for further details.
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Havant Borough Council Economic Development team will be attending Newlands Community Centre in Waterlooville on Wednesday 25th October from 15:00 – 19:00 promoting a range of business support offers, including our free job matching service to support your recruitment needs.
The event will also host an independent mortgage advisor and legal advice.
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