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From the Cabinet Office: Now that the government’s business support packages are live we have been gathering feedback on how they are being utilised and what more we can do to support businesses to take up these offers of support. …
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Last Updated 03.04.2020| Latest Updates: Applying for Business Grant  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 …
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Update from EDC on Grant Payments I am aware that a number of you have questions and concerns about the Small Business, Retail & Hospitality Grant. Eden District Council have asked that businesses complete a short online form to confirm …
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For Accommodation Providers A message from EDC: “We have received a number of enquiries regarding the offer of accommodation for key workers.  A logistics team has now been set up set up which is going to be coordinating the offers …
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A quick message for businesses involved with food.   Councillor Virginia Taylor from Eden District Council has been in touch with the BID.  She is working with the Town Council “to set up a new system where unsold fresh food …
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Please find below the latest updates regarding to the Covid-19 crisis and business support.  Apologies that this is lengthy. As usual, all information is available at https://penrithbid.co.uk/latest-advice-on-covid-19/ Small Business or Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Businesses are now being asked …
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Update on GOV.UK. Business rates: expanded retail discount – guidance Page summary Guidance on the operation of expanded retail discount 2020 to 2021 coronavirus response, announced at Budget 2020. Change made Guidance updated so that certain properties previously excluded from …
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A group of community volunteers joined together through a Facebook group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/153354205832722/ They have set up a website which may be of interest to businesses: https://ccspenrith.co.uk/?fbclid=IwAR0_vXss_B7Ud5hkgYoMuKLAvYoFlDfcst77gF39w5itGIIa5ZtQp03T2sA They are listing local businesses who are offering delivery or pickup services as …
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