East Riding Of Yorkshire Council Business Support Update
Local Authority Discretionary Grant (Phase 2)
Phase 2 of the East Riding of Yorkshire Discretionary Grant is now open. Businesses being invited to apply are those that have a rateable value of more than £15,000 and less than £51,000 and have been identified under:
• breweries and premises
• factories and premises
• showroom workshops and premises
• warehouses and premises
• workshops and premises.
Please note: the closing date for applications is Sunday 12 July, 2020.
To apply go to: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/business/coronavirus-grants-for-businesses-and-charities/
Opening certain businesses and venues in England from 4 July 2020
Guidance on the further easing of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions from 4 July 2020:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/opening-certain-businesses-and-venues-in-england-from-4-july-2020
Support and guidelines published to help restaurants, pubs and hairdressers to reopen safely:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pubs-restaurants-and-hairdressers-to-reopen-from-4-july
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-outlines-support-for-pubs-cafes-and-restaurants
Pavement licences: draft guidance:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pavement-licences-draft-guidance
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance to help employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19
New government guidance supports reopening of tourism and visitor attractions on July 4
Guidance on Tourism and the Visitor Economy, published today, will help to get the tourism sector back up and running so the public can safely take domestic holidays and visit attractions on days out:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-government-guidance-supports-reopening-of-tourism-and-visitor-attractions-on-july-4
‘We’re good to go’ - new industry standard launched
VisitEngland in partnership with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales has launched a UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to provide a ‘ring of confidence’ for tourism as the sector works towards reopening:
https://www.visitbritain.org/visitengland-partners-national-tourist-organisations-launch-industry-standard-uk-tourism
Government unveils £200 million package to help innovative businesses bounce back
The Sustainable Innovation Fund will help companies recovering from the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) keep their cutting-edge projects and ideas alive:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-unveils-200-million-package-to-help-innovative-businesses-bounce-back
Government introduces legislation to relieve burden on businesses and support economic recovery
The government has introduced the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Bill in Parliament:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-introduces-legislation-to-relieve-burden-on-businesses-and-support-economic-recovery
Applying for a moratorium under the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/applying-for-a-moratorium-under-the-corporate-insolvency-and-governance-act-2020
Webinars
Find out what support is available and gain expert advice by taking part in the online webinars provided by both local and national organisations:
Humber Business Growth Hub
The Growth Hub has a range of webinar events planned to help businesses through the Covid-19 pandemic.
https://www.growmysme.co.uk/events/
GOV.UK
Watch videos and register for the free webinars to learn more about the support available to help you deal with the economic impacts of coronavirus:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-if-your-business-is-affected-by-coronavirus-covid-19
To keep up-to-date with the latest developments
You may wish to save the links below, which will provide useful information and updates:
East Riding of Yorkshire Council:https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/business/coronavirus-support-for-businesses/
Humber Business Growth Hub: https://www.humbergrowthhub.org/covid-19/
HM Government Business Support: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/