Latest Business Support From East Riding Of Yorkshire Council - 03/08/21

Latest Business Support From East Riding Of Yorkshire Council - 03/08/21

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).

New posters for businesses to display to remind staff and customers of continuing Covid-19 actions
Now that the government has lifted all restrictions under step 4 of the roadmap, businesses are being reminded to remove any outdated Covid-secure posters they may still have on display. Updated workplace posters are available on the coronavirus resource centre to remind businesses and customers about the new workplace guidance and the behaviours that people should still adopt: https://coronavirusresources.phe.gov.uk/covid-19-health-behaviours/resources/posters/
Businesses can continue to display QR posters so that customers can continue to check-in to support the NHS Test and Trace programme.

Self-Employment Income Support Scheme
The online service for the fifth grant is now available. If you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19) find out if you can use this scheme to claim a grant: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme


Find out how to claim the grant if you’re self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19).

Guidance on what to do after you have applied has also been updated: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-self-employment-income-support-scheme

A video for agents on ‘Self-Employment Income Support Scheme – supporting your clients with their claim for the fifth grant’ has been added:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-if-your-business-is-affected-by-coronavirus-covid-19#self-employment-income-support-scheme-seiss—fifth-grant

VAT deferred due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
Information about the VAT deferral penalty has been added: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/deferral-of-vat-payments-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19

Peer Networks Programme
Are you an SME based in Hull & East Yorkshire? Find out more about the regional Peer Networks programme at a free one-hour taster session running on Wednesday 11th & 18th August 2021 at 9.30am and 4pm: https://heygrowthhub.com/2021/07/23/hull-and-east-yorkshire-peer-networks-free-taster-session/
The full Peer Networks programme will begin this September – visit the website for full details and to check if your business is eligible:
https://heygrowthhub.com/business-support/peer-networks/

Government announces simplified tax reporting for self-employed and small businesses
Reforms to the tax system that will make it easier for small businesses to fill out their returns have been announced by the government:
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-announces-simplified-tax-reporting-for-self-employed-and-small-businesses

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/