Latest Business Support Updates From East Riding Of Yorkshire Council During Covid-19
Businesses across the East Riding looking for advice and guidance during the COVID-19 pandemic, or for any other general business support enquiries can contact our business support team. You can contact them by email: startup.business@eastriding.gov.uk and they will respond as quickly as possible.
Local Discretionary Grant Scheme
Please note the deadline for applications is Sunday, 14 June.
The scheme is aimed at those small and micro business as well as charities who have so far not qualified for Government funding during the COVID-19. The Government-backed discretionary grant scheme is being operated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council and will potentially enable those businesses and charities who have suffered a significant loss of income during the lockdown and unable to access other forms of financial support, the opportunity to apply for grants of up to £25,000.
For more information, details of the criteria the discretionary grants and the application form go to:
https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/business/business-rates/billing-business-rates/
Businesses cleared for June reopening
The following shops and branches are able to reopen their businesses from 1 June 2020 or 15 June 2020 after temporary closure due to COVID-19. Businesses will only be able to open from these dates if they are COVID-19-secure:
https://emergency.eastriding.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/#er-accordion-businesses
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19/shops-and-branches
Business Secretary launches working groups to help unleash Britain’s growth potential
Business Secretary Alok Sharma is creating 5 new business-focused groups to unleash Britain’s growth potential and create jobs, as part of the government’s plans to help the economy bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/business-secretary-launches-working-groups-to-help-unleash-britains-growth-potential
3D printing (additive manufacturing) of medical devices or component parts during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic
The requirements for 3D printed products will depend on whether they are classed as medical devices, personal protective equipment (PPE) or both:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/3d-printing-additive-manufacturing-of-medical-devices-or-component-parts-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic
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: