Business support and advice
Below you can find links to help and support for businesses.
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Financial Help
Visit our Business Financial Support page for schemes administered by the Council.
The government has removed remaining domestic restrictions in England. There are still steps you can take to reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19:
- Get vaccinated
- Let fresh air in if meeting indoors, or meet outside
- Consider wearing a face covering in crowded, enclosed spaces
- Government advice is that most people in England are no longer advised to get tested. Find out more
Further information from government.
Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/reducing-the-spread-of-respiratory-infections-including-covid-19-in-the-workplace
Further Support
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:
Updates and Information
- HMRC Helpline - if you cannot pay tax due - Telephone: 0800 015 9559 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm; Saturday, 8am to 4pm)
- If you're employed and cannot work
- 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.
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
