Business support and advice
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.
Licensed Premises (Pubs, Bars and Restaurants)
The Government has confirmed that the UK will move into Step 4 of the relaxation of coronavirus restrictions from 19th July 2021. Useful guidance on what this means for licensed premises can be found below.
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
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.
All food and drink business operators MUST register their premises with us by law. This includes businesses operating from home, a mobile unit or a temporary premises such as a stall or van.
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:
- 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.
Updates and Information
- The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ended on 30 September 2021. Claims for September must be submitted on or before 14 October 2021. Any amendments must be made on or before 28 October 2021.
- Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme Check if you can claim back Statutory Sick Pay paid to employees due to coronavirus (COVID-19)
- The Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) provides financial support to businesses across the UK as they recover and grow following the coronavirus pandemic.
- HMRC Coronavirus Helpline - if you cannot pay tax due - Telephone: 0800 015 9559 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm; Saturday, 8am to 4pm)
- 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
- D2N2 Growth Hub offer free webinars to help your business restart and grow.
- Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire Coronavirus offer guidance and support for visitor economy business.
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 for sports clubs and organisations
- 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
