We are pleased to provide the latest Covid-19 business support update provided to us by East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Local COVID alert levels: what you need to know
Information on local COVID alert levels, including what they mean, why they are being introduced and what the different levels are:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-covid-alert-levels-what-you-need-to-know
Full list of local COVID alert levels by area:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/full-list-of-local-covid-alert-levels-by-area
Job Support Scheme
The government’s Job Support Scheme (JSS) will be expanded to protect jobs and support businesses required to close their doors as a result of coronavirus restrictions:
Kickstart Scheme
Apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant: 29 or less job placements:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-kickstart-scheme-grant-29-or-less-job-placements
Apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant: 30 or more job placements:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-a-kickstart-scheme-grant-30-or-more-job-placements
Find a Kickstart gateway to apply for a Kickstart Scheme grant on your behalf:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-someone-to-apply-for-a-kickstart-scheme-grant-on-your-behalf
Information for organisations who want to be a Kickstart gateway and help employers apply for the Kickstart Scheme:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-employers-apply-for-a-kickstart-scheme-grant-kickstart-gateway
COVID-19: guidance for food businesses
Advice for food businesses in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK – updated to include businesses closing at 10pm, collecting NHS Test and Trace information and working from home:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-guidance-for-food-businesses
Proposed reform of the Prompt Payment Code
Have your say on the proposed reform of the Prompt Payment Code and make your views known to the Small Business Commissioner by completing the following survey:
https://beisgovuk.citizenspace.com/business-growth/11bf35af/
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/
https://emergency.eastriding.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/
Humber Business Growth Hub:
https://www.humbergrowthhub.org/covid-19/
HM Government Business Support:
https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/
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: business.support@eastriding.gov.uk and they will respond as quickly as possible.