Link Up Local - Local Jobs for Local People
 If you are in the process of hiring, particularly roles at entry-level, and are looking to locally recruit, Link Up Youth Hub has a diverse, ready-made talent pool to introduce to you.
We're passionate about connecting employers and young people, matching candidates to business needs.
Let us help promote your role on our jobs board, free of charge.
 Upcoming business networking opportunity
 Join us for our next Business Breakfast!
Enjoy a delicious breakfast prepared by HSDC Catering staff and Apprentices in their fine dining restaurant, 74 South, whilst having the opportunity to network with like-minded local business professionals across a range of sectors.
More details on our guest speaker to follow!
Where: 74 South – College Restaurant, South Downs Campus, College Road, Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO7 8AA
When: Tuesday 17 June 2025, 7.30 – 9am
Cost: £10.00
BOOK NOW by contacting realbusiness@hsdc.ac.uk
The deadline to register your place is Friday 13 June 2025.
 Launching: Quarterly Green Business Newsletter
 As the council, we have declared a climate emergency and have set aims for net-zero emissions by 2050. In doing so, we also want to support the efforts of others across the borough as they work to become net-zero.
To support the transition to be a greener economy, we are excited to launch a quarterly Green Business Newsletter to promote sustainable business practices, workforce training and funding opportunities to help businesses move forward with their journeys to sustainability.
The first newsletter will be launched on Friday, 20th June.
Leigh Park Vacant Shop Scheme Round 2 Now Open
 Following the success of Round 1, supporting Viking Prints and The Recovery Hub to open for business, Havant Borough Council is excited to launch Round 2 of the Leigh Park Vacant Shop Scheme. We are working with businesses and organisations to transform empty shops in the Greywell Shopping Centre and Park Parade in Leigh Park, to create long-term solutions and encourage a wider offer to the community of Leigh Park.
Eligible projects could receive a grant ranging from £1,000 to £50,000, depending on the size of the property, to spend on capital works to bring empty shop units back into use.
The proposed projects are required to be in the Leigh Park Vacant Shop Scheme Zone and can be from either start-up businesses or existing businesses.
We want to encourage new uses and create a vibrant and animated atmosphere, including a wider mix of shops and facilities in the centre of our communities.
We have £130,000 of funding allocated to the Leigh Park Vacant Shop Scheme and are making an open call to businesses and organisations looking to secure funding for their customer facing businesses to assist with capital set-up costs.
Proposals from retail, food and beverage, leisure, hospitality, arts and culture as well as professional services including health providers are being encouraged.
Expressions of interest can be submitted at any time up to midnight on 30 September 2025.
Made Smarter UK: Digital transformation support in the South East
Made Smarter South East is making it easier for makers, creators and manufacturers in the South East to innovate, upskill and grow their business by adopting industrial digital technologies.
Their fully funded package of support for eligible SMEs includes the opportunity to work with a team of experts to unlock the support you need to grow.
They’ll help you create a detailed action plan to digitally transform your business.
You could also access training programmes to increase your workforce’s digital skills, match-funded grants to purchase hardware or software, and leadership development support.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Fewer than 250 employees
- Annual turnover below £44m
- Received under £350k in State aid in last 3 years
- Include UK based manufacturing / production processes within business
- Not part of a larger group or owned by Private Equity.
The programme is delivered from April 2025 until the end of March 2026. Register now to get started.
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Havant Skills Roadshows 2025
Exploring workforce development opportunities
 Come and join Solent Growth Partnership, Solent Business & Skills and Hampshire Chamber of Commerce for…
Unlock Funding and Training Opportunities for Your Team
Looking to upskill your workforce & access funding support? Join us at a Skills Roadshow to explore local & national training opportunities designed to help your team grow and thrive. Meet like-minded businesses, give your opinion and even get a free breakfast!
Why Attend?
If you're responsible for your workforce's development, this event is tailored for you.
Discover innovative ways to enhance your team's skills and performance and even how you can influence skills in your industry.
Maximise Your Investment
Learn how training and development can:
• Boost employee morale & retention
• Increase productivity & efficiency
• Reduce recruitment costs by improving internal talent
Support Every Step of the Way
Our experts will help you navigate available funding and training options -making it easier than ever to invest in your team’s future
When, what time & where?
17th June from 9:00 - 11:15 at Bear Hotel
Building a Better Future – Have your say …
 Would you like to help us shape the future of Havant borough? Do you have ideas or concerns about our environment, housing or town centres?
Whether you live, work or visit the borough of Havant, now is your chance to view and comment on the Draft Building a Better Future Plan.
This Plan – otherwise known as the Local Plan - sets out how the council will decide, manage and shape development in our borough and includes proposed sites for allocation where development could take place, including which sites are allocated for employment space.
This consultation is live until Tuesday 1 July 2025.
As a business based within the borough, we would welcome your feedback on what the Local Plan proposes. Your perspective on how the Local Plan approaches the economy, employment, regeneration and infrastructure would be highly valuable in shaping and influencing the final Plan.
To view the Draft Building a Better Future document and to submit your views go to www.havant.gov.uk/localplan.
We are also consulting on the Waterlooville Town Centre Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) – a framework for the regeneration of the town centre - and St. Faith’s Conservation Area Review at the same time via the same online links.
Alternatively, you can collect paper copies at your local community centre or library and return for free.
We’re also running the following exhibition events where you can learn more and ask questions:
- Thursday 12 June 2025 – The Spring, Havant, 10am to 2pm
- Thursday 19 June 2025 – Public Service Plaza, Havant, 10am to 4pm
- Saturday 21 June 2025 – St. George’s Church Hall, Waterlooville, 10am to 4pm
For more information and to sign up for future updates on the Local Plan, go to: www.havant.gov.uk/localplan.
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