An interactive installation of giant inflatable plants and flowers is coming to North Herts Museum in Hitchin, encouraging kids to learn and have fun with.
A decision on proposals to change the use of The Lord Lister Hotel in Hitchin into a supported accommodation for the homeless has been deferred by North.
Hospitality businesses, specifically cafes, restaurants and pubs, can apply for the Additional Restriction grant
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A new one-off payment for hospitality businesses that have been hit hard during the coronavirus pandemic has been announced by North Herts District Council.
Pubs, restaurants and cafes will be able to benefit from the Additional Restriction grant as they look to reopen from April 12.
This funding forms part of the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG), which is available to business rate and non-rate payers. The closing date for these applications will be April, 30.
Cllr Ian Albert, NHDC’s executive member for finance and IT, said: “It is really important that we continue to support the hospitality sector like pubs and restaurants through a difficult period when their focus will likely be on staff and stock.
NHDC has launched the Shop Local Shop Safe campaign to support businesses during lockdown.
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A campaign has been launched to encourage North Herts residents to support their local retailers during the third national lockdown.
North Herts District Council is asking residents to make a new year pledge to support local businesses.
NHDC has launched Shop Local Shop Safe campaign to support businesses during lockdown.
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The pandemic has had a huge impact on shops, pubs and restaurants, but NHDC is hitting back with its Shop Safe, Shop Local campaign.
Cllr Keith Hoskins, executive member for enterprise and co-operative development explains. “Every year we make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, get fit etc, but in 2021 it’s vital we also support our own communities.
Make a New Year s resolution to support Herts businesses
The Shop Safe, Shop Local campaign is encouraging residents to help their local businesses
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The Covid-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on shops, pubs and restaurants.
All have struggled, but East and North Herts District Councils are hitting back with a new campaign encouraging residents to make a New Year pledge to support local businesses by shopping online during lockdown.
Make a pledge to support local businesses
Shop Safe, Shop Local is asking shoppers to switch from online shopping with industry giants to supporting local businesses wherever they can.