£5000 from the Mayor for small businesses
Through my Back to Business Fund, businesses will get financial help to expand their operation online and to adapt to safe, socially distant trading. It could be used for such things as new Perspex screens, contactless payment technologies or the adoption of tried and tested technologies such…
Culture at Risk – Resources
Check out the list of sector-specific information, advice and support schemes from across this network prepared by the Culture at Risk team along with organisations across London’s night-time economy and culture and creative industries. Find resources for the following: For freelancers and self-employed LGBTQ+ Vebnues Social Enterprices Theatres …
Eat out to help out campaign
Businesses in the BID area taking part in the Campaign: Mexicasa HS&Co Steakout Stratford Creams Cafe UNIT SIX Koi sushi garden KING EDWARD VII Subway olive and lemon cafe/bistro Himalaya Indian Restaurant and Bar R&P Restaurrants LTD The Grill Stratford Spice Villa Catering Limited CHINESE OVERSEAS LIMITED Dar Marrakech Thailander Restaurant…
Job Retention Bonus
This is a one-off payment of £1,000 to employers that have used the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for each furloughed employee who remains continuously employed until 31 January 2021. The bonus will provide additional support to retain employees. To be eligible, employees will need to: earn at least £520 per…
Stratford Town Centre Masterplan
“The plan will include a range of initiatives aimed at helping those that live and work in the town centre. This includes the more effective utilisation of empty or underutilised buildings for new and existing economic uses that support Community Wealth Building”. Businesses and the public can comment and make…
Additional fund for small businesses
DEADLINE: 16th August 2020. London Borough of Newham has now set a deadline for the Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund. Learn more here. On May the 1st additional 5% uplift to the £12.33 billion funding was announced for small businesses. The Central government asked local authorities to prioritise the…
Event Proposals Call Out
To apply To apply, complete the Event Funding Application Form with as much detail as possible and send by 10am, Monday 17 August 2020 to Monica Thomas at monica.thomas@newham.gov.uk. If you would like to discuss your proposal, contact Monica on 07580 043 987 or by email. Existing events…
COVID-19 BUSINESS RESILIENCE SURVEY
The findings of the survey will be shared with government to help them understand and respond to the economic impact of the pandemic, so your participation is extremely valuable. It will take less than 15 minutes to complete.
NHS Test & Trace service in the workplace
The guidance on the NHS Test & Trace service for employers, businesses and workers has been updated this week. The update includes redrafting for clarity, a new section on collecting customer and visitor data for NHS Test & Trace has been added, and additional information on if a worker develops…
Updated face coverings guidance
Face coverings must be worn in additional enclosed public spaces from 24 July in England, as the government takes further steps to help curb the spread of the virus. As well as shops and supermarkets, face coverings must be worn in banks, building societies and post offices. Under the new regulations…