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As part of our Town Centre Recover Planning and the easing of lockdown restrictions it is critical that we provide factual, reliable and honest communication to our community.  We need to make sure customers feel well informed about what is …
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BEIS working safely webinars: https://bit.ly/BEISWebinars Following on from the government’s recent publication of workplace guidance, produced in consultation with industry, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy will be hosting a series of free webinars to help businesses make their workplace …
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Last Updated 21.05.2020 The coronavirus pandemic is firstly a health emergency, but secondly an economic emergency.  In order to help ensure our BID levy payers are fully informed, we have created this page to keep businesses up to date with the …
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Supporting You Penrith BID are working with other stakeholders to plan for the town centre recovery.  We need your input, so we know where best to spend our time.  What information and resources do you need as business owners? What …
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Are you working towards ‘Covid-19 Secure’ status? Earlier this week I sent out the new safe workplace guidance from the government. These sector specific documents clearly outline what each business leader should be doing to ensure their premises are safe …
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This month we had another video call for our board meeting. Notes detailing the actions we are working on are available now. BID Board Meeting Minutes 11 May 2020

Cabinet Office Update   Furlough Scheme The Chancellor has announced that the government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October.  Full details of the announcement can be found here: https://bit.ly/CJRSExtension. Key details to note: Furloughed workers across …
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Please see below update from the Cabinet Office: ” In his address to the nation yesterday, the PM outlined a roadmap for reopening society. Full details of the address can be found here https://bit.ly/CV19PMAddress. Today, we can share further details of …
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Cabinet Office Update Civil Society plays a key role across the country, positively impacting the life of many. The sector has been mobilising across the UK providing practical and emotional support to vulnerable groups. The government has now published guidance on how …
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Cabinet Office Update “A number of announcements to draw your attention to today… 1. Coronavirus Bounce Back Loans The Bounce Back Loan scheme is now open for applications. Key details: Businesses can borrow between £2,000 and £50,000. The government will …
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