Latest Business Support From East Riding Of Yorkshire Council - 09/02/22
East Riding of Yorkshire Council are pleased to provide their latest business support update.
Business Updates
Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grants
As previously reported, two grants are available to provide economic support to those hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses who have been most impacted by the Omicron variant.
Details and eligibility criteria for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant and the Omicron Additional Relief Grants can be found at:
https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/business/coronavirus-grants-for-businesses-and-charities/
HMRC guidance for businesses affected by Covid-19.
A series of webinars and videos have been created by HMRC to inform businesses about the support available to those affected by COVID-19. The recent videos include the statutory sick pay rebate scheme webinar and reporting covd-19 taxable grants and payments on company tax returns webinar:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/help-and-support-if-your-business-is-affected-by-coronavirus-covid-19
Local Food and Drink Guide 2022/23
Local food, drink and rural tourism businesses producing or sourcing local produce are eligible to join the East Yorkshire Local Food Network and benefit from a free basic entry in the 2022 / 23 Local Food and Drink Guide.
The guide aims to build on the success of previous campaigns to raise the profile of local food and drink and help drive additional sales for members. It will be launched at the Local Food Network Spring Event taking place on Tuesday 5 April at The Manor Rooms on the Drewton Estate, South Cave.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to promote your business and the delicious local food and drink we have on our doorstep for all of us to enjoy!
For more details:
View Rate Card with Example Entries Here
Download Enjoy Local Food and Drink Guide Entry Form Here
The deadline for booking a place in the guide is FRIDAY 11 FEBRUARY 2022. Completed entry forms can be returned to localfood@eastriding.gov.uk.
Events
Alternative fuels for freight and logistics Webinar – Wednesday 16th February 2022 10.30am – 12pm
Join Aecom, Siemens, Volvo, Element Energy, and the Supply Chain Network on a FREE* webinar on alternative fuels for freight and logistics.
Decarbonisation of freight and logistics is important in achieving the target of net-zero transport. For many businesses in the North Yorkshire, East Riding and Hull region, decarbonisation of their logistics will be vital to their future operations.
To book a place and find out the opportunities presenting themselves to business in this area or for more details, please visit:
https://www.thesupplychainnetwork.co.uk/eventInfo/640347/AlternativeFuelsforFreightandLogisticsWebinar16thFeb2022
*To join the webinar, your business must be enrolled onto The Supply Chain Network. Enrolment is FREE, an enrolment form will be sent to you after booking onto the event, SME eligibility criteria has to be met, including being with the catchment area of North Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire or Hull.
East Riding Feastivals
The East Riding Feastival is a celebration of our high streets, commissioned by the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, through the ERDF Welcome Back Fund. The events will feature hot food, groceries, crafts, and live entertainment. The events will take place:
February 12th & 13th 2022 – Market Weighton
February 19th & 20th 2022 – Withernsea (Spaces available)
February 26th & 27th 2022 – Howden
March 5th & 6th 2022 – Contingency date if bad weather impacts plans
These events will be open to all local stores, should they wish to take up a stall in the event. Traders will fall within 3 broad categories: Hot food, grocery foods and associated crafts & artisan goods.
Local businesses have 3 ways they can take advantage of these events in their towns:
1. Take a stall at the event in your town or all the towns. Stalls will be available to local traders at a concession rate, this is a great opportunity to engage with a new audience in a different setting.
2. Run a promotion at the same time as the event and we will work with you to promote this as part of the event.
3. Extend opening hours to capitalise on the increased footfall in the town centre.
There are still spaces for local businesses to hold stalls. If you would like to express an interest in taking part in these events and receive more information, please contact office@marketsquaregroup.com, Tel: 01832 281274 or visit https://www.marketsquaregroup.co.uk/core/events.