NRG Riverside are a specialist fleet business maintaining HGVs for contracted companies. With multiple depots nationwide, including Leyton E10 and +100 technicians, it’s a growing business committed to nurturing talent.
“The HGV technicians qualification takes three years and we’ve recently developed a six-year plan to advance apprentices from technician level and beyond.
Through the Council’s levy transfer scheme, we’ve created an apprenticeship to work on council vehicles, developing vital skills and strengthening our links to the community
Our apprentices receive full-time contracts from day one, fostering long-term careers with us and we are hoping to expand the apprenticeship offering to our administration people. We couldn’t do with without the support of the council.”
Jenny Cook, Chief People Officer.
For details on using the Council's levy transfer fund to help you train new or existing employees, visit the website.
 Take the lead in building a sustainable future with our free Carbon Literacy Training. Designed specifically for local businesses, this two-half-day training at Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service will equip you with the knowledge and tools to reduce your carbon footprint, cut costs and enhance your business’s reputation. This training is accredited by the Carbon Literacy Project.
Gain a recognised certification, practical strategies and the chance to connect with like-minded businesses. Together, we can create a greener, more resilient Waltham Forest.
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When: 4 March - 9:00am to 11:30am and 11 March – 5:30pm to 8:00pm
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Where: Waltham Forest Adult Learning Service, 97 Queens Rd, London E17 8QR
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Cost: Completely FREE for businesses
Let’s act now for a better tomorrow!
New Wood Street mural from Wood Street Walls is now complete at Wood Street Dentist, 176 Wood Street, E17 3HX. Designed as a colourful and welcoming artwork to celebrate Wood Street’s unique independent businesses and close-knit community. The mural features the ‘We are Wood Street’ message which the businesses use on their social channels to promote the local area, replacing the previous mural depicting a map of Wood Street’s shops which had been out of date for some years.
 Don’t miss this opportunity to apply for a FREE programme of advice, webinars, seminars and support focussed on helping you develop your business idea and get your new enterprise up and running.
Enterprise Enfield’s RSA Trust Inspiring Women Start Up Programme will empower you with all the start-up essentials including: creating your business model, understanding finances and how to make a profit, researching your market, promoting your business effectively, enhancing your digital skills and building confidence.
Participants need to commit to around 1 day every fortnight and the programme runs from February to July 2025. Deadline for applications is: 24th January 2025.
For more information and to receive an application form click the button below:
 FREE health checks for workers in Waltham Forest in partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care.
These checks spot the early signs of heart disease and provide people with the information they need to reduce their risk of having a heart attack, stroke or developing diabetes.
Health checks also include:
- Cholesterol Check
- Blood Pressure Monitoring
- Height & Weight Measurement
- Lifestyle Tips
- Support for Smoking & Alcohol
If your workplace would like to arrange a pop-up clinic on site to offer your staff these free checks please get in touch.
Users will receive instant results during your appointment and health information will be shared with your GP to ensure a comprehensive approach to your well-being.
 If you’re a creative business looking for an community focused and affordable workspace in Blackhorse Lane, Switchboard Studios could be the perfect place for you. Located in the heart of Waltham Forest’s Creative Enterprise Zone, these modern studios provide a vibrant environment for makers, artists and innovative enterprises to collaborate, create and grow.
With a community of like-minded creatives, excellent transport links Switchboard Studios offers flexible studio spaces—whether you’re a startup or an established creative business.
For more details on availability, pricing, or to arrange a visit, please get in touch with Patrick Shannon at: patrick.shannon@walthamforest.gov.uk.
 (Photo credit: Laura Martinez Photography - Appetite Festive Market.)
The Festive Market at Lea Bridge Library attracted over 200 people to celebrate Small Business Saturday and to support local businesses.
People were able to taste local flavours, find unique gifts, listen to E17 Young Singers and Sing17perform as well as make their own paper lanterns, fabric wreaths and festive decorations.
If you did not get the chance to attend, you can still benefit from special offers!
Pick up a 'Flavours of Lea Bridge' flyer from Lea Bridge Library and present it at the participating Lea Bridge businesses like Pinch La Deli, B B Cafe and many more. A full list of participating businesses can be found on the leaflet.
 A competition in November invited Leytonstone businesses to dress their windows for Christmas, aiming to spread festive sparkle and win the title of Leytonstone’s best-dressed business. The Leytonstone Town Centre Regeneration Team and Town Team organised the event.
Judging on 5 December crowned Artisty Loyal, a salon known for national awards, as the winner with a handcrafted Santa chimney display. Bushwood Framed(pictured) came second with a light switch-on event, fake snow, and festive decor, while Theatre of Wine placed third with a themed Christmas card display.
On 12 December, Ward Cllrs Marie Pye and Jenny Gray awarded prizes and Leytonstone became a wonderland, thanks to all participants.
For more events and to find out what else is happening in the area, click the link below and follow us on Instagram at leytonstoneloveslocal.
- 8th January 2025 – AI & IP webinar
- 9th January - HMRC and tax workshop
- 21st January – AI: Skills for your Business webinar
- 28th January – FSB Networking session
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