Latest Business Support From East Riding Of Yorkshire Council - 27/07/21

Latest Business Support From East Riding Of Yorkshire Council - 27/07/21

East Riding of Yorkshire Council are pleased to provide their latest Covid-19 business support update.
Don’t forget that businesses across the East Riding looking for any advice and guidance can contact our business support team. Please don’t hesitate to get back in touch with your dedicated advisor, or email: business.support@eastriding.gov.uk and they will respond as quickly as possible. You may also wish to follow our social media channels (details are within the email signature).

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Safer public places - managing public outdoor settings
Guidance for local authorities, owners and operators to support the safe use and management of outdoor public places while the risk of COVID-19 transmission remains: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-safer-public-places-managing-public-outdoor-settings

COVID-19: cleaning of non-healthcare settings outside the home
This guidance covers the cleaning of environments outside the home. It has been reviewed and updated in line with changes to guidance in Step 4 of the roadmap:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings

Maintaining records of staff, customers and visitors to support NHS Test and Trace
Updated in line with the Step 4 announcement to move from regulations to guidance: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/maintaining-records-of-staff-customers-and-visitors-to-support-nhs-test-and-trace

Pavement licences: guidance
Guidance to accompany the pavement licence provisions introduced in the Business and Planning Act 2020, as updated by the Business and Planning Act 2020 (Pavement Licences) (Coronavirus) (Amendment) Regulations 2021: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pavement-licences-draft-guidance

Coronavirus (COVID-19): what to do if you’re self-employed and getting less work or no work
Removed guidance on what you could claim if you’re off work because you’re shielding. Shielding in England, Scotland and Wales has stopped and the time limit for making a backdated claim has passed. Also removed information about easement on Self Assessment payment as this has now ended:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-what-to-do-if-youre-self-employed-and-getting-less-work-or-no-work

Coronavirus (COVID-19): construction update Q&A
Questions and answers on the announcement on construction site working hours to enable social distancing working practices. Updated to explain why the statement has been retained beyond step 4 of the roadmap out of lockdown: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-construction-update-qa

Humber Internships Programme
If you’re a small business based in the Humber, and have aspirations to grow, a HIP Intern might be the perfect fit. The HIP team will work alongside you to understand your needs and help identify the right intern. A subsidised 12-week internship will provide you with access to real talent and the programme can be tailored to meet your needs: https://humberinternships.co.uk/

Events
Energy Breakfast – Are you doing your bit for the environment?
Thursday 29 July, 8:00 – 9:00am – webinar
Are you doing your bit for the environment? Learn how businesses can map their carbon footprint
Join the ergo and Aura teams at our latest energy breakfast. The event will explore the benefits and key considerations for businesses wanting to keep up to speed with changes in regulations in order to reduce their carbon footprint and stay ahead of the competition. Tune in to ensure you are up to speed with the changes and also hear how you can continue to support the journey to net zero.
Find out more and register:
https://www.thesupplychainnetwork.co.uk/eventInfo/521804/EnergyBreakfastAreyoudoingyourbitfortheenvironment

Useful Covid Support 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/