Businesses and employment

Updated - 5 January 2021

We are in a national lockdown. Those businesses required to close or that are significantly, financially impacted can check if they are eligible for a financial support grant.

Financial support for businesses

The Government has announced an additional package of one off financial support payments to businesses in the hospitality. leisure and retail sectors. The Council is currently waiting for Government guidance to be released.

GOV.UK - New lockdown grants

The Council is working with partners to ensure that local businesses are given the support and advice they need at this crucial time.

NHS COVID-19 app: QR poster

Information for businesses on COVID-19 restrictions

Employees and finding work

Self-employed

Arts Council emergency funding

Business premises safety

Re-opening businesses

GOV.UK: Statutory Sick Pay (SSP)

GOV.UK: Work and financial support

GOV.UK: Financial support for your business