England is now in a national lockdown due to rising cases of Coronavirus.
Find out more on the guidance online via gov.uk.
Business support and advice
England is now in a national lockdown due to rising cases of Coronavirus.
Find out more on the guidance online via gov.uk.
Below you can find links to lots of information on help and support for businesses during these uncertain times.
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Financial Help
Visit our Business Financial Support page for schemes administered by the Council.
Further Support
The national government guidance lists appropriate working safely measures for different types of business.
If you need assistance navigating the requirements for your individual business circumstance the D2N2 Growth Hub may be able to help - call 0333 006 9178 or email info@d2n2growthhub.co.uk
Business are required to produce a risk assessment to assess whether they are Covid 19 secure. Help on risk assessments can be found on the Health and Safety Executive website.
Guidance and useful links
Health and Safety Executive Guidance on working safely during the coronavirus outbreak covers a wide range of information, applicable for all businesses. This resource also gives advice on how to talk to employees about working safely during the pandemic.
If your premises have been physically closed or under used it is important to manage legionella.
Guidance for food businesses on coronavirus (COVID-19)
The government has produced guidance intended for all workplaces involved in the manufacturing, processing, warehousing, picking, packaging, retailing and service of food.
When you are preparing to restart your food service business, you need to contact the council to let us know of your intentions.
You should also be checking for any pests (especially if your business has been closed for some time). If you find any, the council can help you to get rid of them - please see our Pest Control page for more details.
The Food Standards Agency also offers useful resources below:
- Re-opening and adapting food businesses information from the Food Standards Agency
- A checklist to support food businesses to reopen safely from the Food Standards Agency
- Latest government business support
- Find what Coronavirus support for employers and the self-employed is available to you via the Governments Support finder. You may be eligible for loans, tax relief and cash grants.
Updates and Information
- The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has been extended until 31 March 2021 and the government will review the scheme in January 2021.
- Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme Check if you can claim back Statutory Sick Pay paid to employees due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Business Interruption loan Scheme - up to £5million for firms with turnover less than £41 million
- Bounce Bank Loans - £2,000 -£50,000 loans for small & medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with 0% interest for first 12 months.
- HMRC Coronavirus Helpline - if you cannot pay tax due - Telephone: 0800 015 9559 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm; Saturday, 8am to 4pm)
- Self-employed HMRC Income support scheme - open now for claims
- Financial support if you're off work because of coronavirus ,Help if you've lost your job, Financial support if you're self employed and getting less work or no work
- The local Chamber of Commerce (East Midlands Chamber) has a Coronavirus resource page which is being regularly updated and are also running a series of webinars on key topics
- Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire Coronavirus guidance and support for visitor economy
Coronavirus Support for Sports Clubs
Small grants for businesses that are liable for business rates may be available to support some clubs in the High Peak.
Additional Support
- Sport England Emergency Fund - This new fund aims to help community sport and physical activity organisations who are experiencing short term financial hardship or the ceasing of operations due to the ongoing Coronavirus crisis. This £20 million fund is designed to complement other sources of funding from the government, such as funds targeted at small businesses, so please do check the guidelines before you consider applying.
- Club Matters - provides lots of guidance for sports clubs through the current crisis. Templates and guidance include topics such as; emergency financial planning, securing your premises, understanding financial support available, running virtual meetings and making the most of social media channels are available.
- Further advice and guidance is also available from Active Derbyshire
For further support or guidance please contact; leisureservices@highpeak.gov.uk
