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HMRC Reminds Businesses to Declare COVID-19 Grants

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging tax agents and accountants to remind their clients that COVID-19 support grants or payments are taxable and should be declared on their company tax returns. The deadline for customers or agents filing company tax returns (CT600) is 12 months after the end of the accounting period it covers. […]

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Covid-19 Community Impact Assessment

The coronavirus pandemic continues to impact daily life across the county. In response, Hertfordshire’s Community Reassurance Cell, on behalf of the Local Resilience Forum, has launched a new survey to better understand the needs, challenges and aspirations of all Hertfordshire communities. The online survey asks respondents a series of questions to collect views about the impact of coronavirus […]

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39th Berkhamsted Rotary Half Marathon and Fun Run

Sunday 6 March sees the 39th running of the Berkhamsted Rotary Half Marathon and 5 Mile Fun Run. Postponed from last year owing to Covid, this promises to be a great opportunity to re-establish outdoor racing in a safe and well-organised event. A scenic run among the Chilterns, the Berkhamsted Half Marathon course, officially recognised […]

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Hemel Garden Communities Appoints New Programme Director

Hemel Garden Communities has appointed Phillipa Zieba to the role of Programme Director. Phillipa brings with her a wealth of experience, from her previous role as Head of Planning at Hammerson, with a strong track record of delivering masterplans and a range of high profile mixed-use projects. Hemel Garden Communities is an ambitious development programme […]

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HVA Celebrates with 6th Annual Conference

Initiated in 2017 Herts Visual Arts popular January Members Conference is back for its 6th consecutive year, and the second which is completely online. The year begins in the best possible way by focusing on ‘Your Art Journey’, with a programme specifically tailored to help Herts Visual Arts Members make 2022 a year in which […]

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Rotary Young Photographer Competition

Berkhamsted Rotary Club is launching a ‘free to enter’, Dacorum wide, Young Photographer Competition for young people between the ages of 7 and 17. The theme is ‘Colours of Nature’. There are three entry categories based upon age. Prizes of £100 and an engraved plate will be awarded to each category winner of the event. […]

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Funeral Director Jeremy Field Awarded OBE

Jeremy Field, Managing Director of CPJ Field, the UK’s oldest funeral directors, has been awarded an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2022 New Year’s Honours List. The award is made in recognition of the support and advice that he has given to the funeral sector over the […]

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COVID-19 New Funding Updates

The Government has released more information on the grants available to businesses within the tourism and hospitality sectors: Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant This fund is available to leisure businesses that provide opportunities, experiences and facilities, in particular for culture, recreation, entertainment, celebratory events and days and nights out. The full list of applicable businesses […]

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Ashtons Raising £10,000 for Life’s Great Causes

Ashtons are proud to be launching their 2022 For Life’s Great Causes charity campaign. For life’s great causes As you may know, every year, Ashtons are actively involved in numerous events and support several local charities. This year is no different! Ashtons are now actively fundraising to reach their target of £10,000 which they will […]

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Stolen Van Recovered and Man Arrested

A stolen van was recovered just 20 minutes after it was reported to police and a man was subsequently arrested, all thanks to cross-border teamwork. The Ford Transit tipper truck was taken from a car park on Rosebery Way in Tring at approximately 6.40pm on Wednesday 29 December, closely followed by a Vauxhall Vectra. A […]

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New Home Energy App Launched

Dacorum Borough Council is the first council in the UK to partner with Energy Saving Trust to provide an energy efficiency app to help their residents make energy savings and reduce carbon emissions at home. About the app The Hertfordshire Energy Advice Tool (HEAT) is an easy-to-use app that takes users on a virtual tour […]

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Make Getting your Booster your New Year’s Resolution

The local NHS is urging everyone who hasn’t had their booster – or hasn’t started their COVID vaccinations yet – to make getting the jab their New Year’s resolution. Get yourself the best belated Christmas gift: protection from getting sick with COVID. Make an appointment via the NHS national booking service online at nhs.uk/covid-vaccination or […]