Latest Business Support From East Riding Of Yorkshire Council - 20/04/21
East Riding Of Yorkshire Council are pleased to provide their latest Covid-19 business support update.
As restrictions are gradually being lifted, we would like to remind everyone about our 3 Steps to Safety message. It is important that we all continue to follow to prevent, notice and act: https://covid19.eastriding.gov.uk/3stepstosafety/#prevent-3steps
Don’t forget that 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.
Maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS Test and Trace
Designated venues in certain sectors must have a system in place to request and record contact details of their customers, visitors and staff to help break the chains of transmission of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/maintaining-records-of-staff-customers-and-visitors-to-support-nhs-test-and-trace
Pay VAT deferred due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Change made - Information has been added on penalties or interest that may be charged if you do not pay in full or make an arrangement to pay and how you may still be able to avoid these charges: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/deferral-of-vat-payments-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19
Other Business Updates
Do It For East Yorkshire and rediscover local high streets safely
East Riding of Yorkshire Council has launched the Do it for East Yorkshire marketing campaign, which is funded by a Reopening High Streets Safely Fund from the European Regional Development Fund, and will feature real businesses from some of the region’s market towns.
Businesses, from a town centre shop in Bridlington to an independent cafe in Beverley, are urged to help support the campaign. There are a range of useful resources which can be downloaded to share the campaign’s messages: https://www.doitforeastyorkshire.co.uk/
HEY LEP officially launches – ushering in new era for Hull and East Yorkshire
The Hull and East Yorkshire Local Enterprise Partnership (HEY LEP) has now officially opened its doors and is beginning work on the region’s future economic direction. The new LEP covers the two council geographies of Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire: https://heylep.com/hey-lep-officially-launches-ushering-in-new-era-for-hull-and-east-yorkshire/
Useful Links
You may wish to save the links below, which will provide useful information and updates:
East Riding of Yorkshire Council: https://covid19.eastriding.gov.uk/
HM Government Business Support: https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support/
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