Monthly Archives: November 2020

Grants If you believe you are entitled to the next government grant, but have not had an email from EDC, you need to apply for the money via the EDC website. Full details and application link available at: https://www.eden.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/support-for-businesses/#Local Small …
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Local businesses are being urged to enrol in a new £2bn scheme, which aims to create jobs for young people and boost the local economy. The Government’s Kickstart Scheme for jobs is now open for applications from businesses and young …
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It feels wonderful to be able to write to you with two positive updates tonight. The Cabinet Office update about the PM’s Winter Plan is shown below, but first I hope you all enjoyed our Online Christmas Lights Switch On. …
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, all about Penrith Town. Penrith BID/ Discover Penrith are bringing the magic of Christmas straight to your home this year when they host an Online Christmas lights Switch this Saturday. As you …
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Please see today’s bulletin which covers: £2.2 billion of new grants for small businesses; the Business Secretary’s statement on Coronavirus; Extension to Takeaway Services for restaurants, pubs and cafes; changes to the Travel corridor; and childcare support for working parents. £2.2 billion of new …
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I have just had an update from my contact at EDC concerning the Coronavirus Grants. CORONAVIRUS GRANT Government have issued updated guidance on the Grant eligibility for lockdown 2: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/check-if-your-business-is-eligible-for-a-coronavirus-grant-due-to-national-restrictions-for-closed-businesses#how-to-apply For those businesses who received a Local Restrictions Support Grant …
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Cabinet Office Update Today’s bulletin covers New National Restrictions, keeping your customers, visitors and workers safe and Business Support. New restrictions 5th November New national restrictions come into place in England on Thursday 5th November. The national assets for these restrictions can be found here. The tracked …
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Phew, what a week! Firstly, a note from me to say thank you for the flood of responses with the details of how you’ll be working through lockdown, either staying open because you’re an essential service, or through click and …
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