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We have already been hard at work planning the festive lights for Penrith. This year we are going for a Winter theme, with the lights being in place from 20th November, rather than waiting until December.  The aim is to …
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Inspiring Eden is Eden District Council’s Economic Development Framework to drive economic recovery and prosperity over the coming months and years. Deadline for feedback is  5pm Friday 29 October 2021. All the details can be found at the link below: https://www.eden.gov.uk/business-and-trade/economic-development/economic-prospectus/

After a challenging year so far, it’s time to take stock. This week is Business Safety Week. Our colleagues at Cumbria County Council Fire & Rescue have prepared the attached leaflet which provides guidance and contact details if you have …
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Eden Arts have asked us to get in touch about ways you can engage with customers and increase the buzz around Winter Droving. Winter Droving 2021 takes place on 28th to 30th October. The events showcase Penrith and it’s a …
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Government Update Primary Guidance For Restaurants, Pubs, Bars And Takeaways Updated – The working safely during Coronavirus guidance for restaurants and pubs has been updated ahead of Step 3 on 17 May.  The main updates are to confirm what was …
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We’re being inundated with questions about “Subsidy Allowances”, in line with the Restart Grant application.  Whilst I am unable to give you a ‘one size fits all’ answer, because the declaration for each business depends on the aid you have …
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Workplace Testing through Cumbria County Council Cumbria County Council is offering local businesses free support to run their own COVID-19 testing programme. *   Protect your workforce, your business and your customers *   Free training, free tests, free ongoing support and …
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I’ll keep this brief: EDC have updated their website with the text shown below. If you think you are eligible for a grant (please check the criteria first) but have not had an email from EDC, please email them directly …
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Please see below information from EDC for hospitality, accommodation and leisure businesses who stayed open but were impacted by Tier 2 restrictions in December.  EDC are now accepting applications from qualifying businesses who stayed open during the Tier 2 restrictions, …
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Please see today’s key updates which cover: the introduction of the National Lockdown; Business support and Key/Critical Workers National Lockdown Yesterday the Prime Minister announced a national lockdown and instructed people to stay at home to control the virus, protect the …
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