Fully funded HGV licence training – This scheme is available to individuals over the age of 19; residing in Essex, Uttlesford, Harlow, Epping Forest and Tendring; who earn less than £35,000 per year; with no more than 6 points on their driving licence and able and willing to commit to complete to the training and examinations.
Training courses available:
- Class 1 HGV Lorry Licence
- Qualified to drive class C & E vehicles
- Class 2 HGV Lorry License
- Qualified to drive 7.5 and up to 32 tonnes
- HIAB & Forklift
- Truck loader – cranes using hydraulics
- CPC & ADR
- Certificate of professional competence. Qualified to drive dangerous goods such as flammable liquids or explosives
To apply contact send an email to: Email eateam@dwp.gov.uk and put “Enquiry: HGV Driving Licence – Essex Funded” in the subject line.
Make sure to include your name, a contact email address, and a telephone number. You will be contact directly to start your application process.
Home Upgrade Grant Expands Eligibility Criteria. 
The household income threshold has been increased to £36,000, up from £31,000, to ensure that more families can benefit from this vital initiative.
For more information and to register your interest visit:
Home Upgrade Grant – Free energy-saving improvements for your home (hugapply.co.uk)