Last week the Government announced proposed new legislation regarding pavement licences to introduce a new streamlined and cheaper route for businesses such as cafes, restaurants and bars to secure a licence to place furniture on the highway. The purpose of this is to support businesses to operate safely while social ...
Read MoreBritish Retail Consortium Guidance for Social Distancing in Shops
Next week Boris Johnson has promised a ‘comprehensive plan’ on easing the country’s lockdown restrictions in the coming weeks and months. At this point it is important that retailers start to prepare for what they will need to do to limit the transmission of the virus when stores are allowed ...
Read MoreSHREWSBURY BID Employment Law Support – Coronavirus Support Materials Updated
As part of the ongoing support for Shrewsbury BID members we have today updated the “furloughing factsheet” to take account of new support material from Bennett Briegal LLP who are supplying the employment law support helpline and who have guided on the themes that are emerging, including businesses checking eligibility ...
Read MoreApplications now open for COVID-19 business grants
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Government have announced support for small business, and businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors. This support will take the form of two grant funding schemes, the Small Business Grant Fund, and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund. Read more about ...
Read MoreCOVID-19: New restrictions on movement & information on financial support available
COVID-19: Government instructs UK Citizens to stay at home Yesterday evening, Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced new measures to ensure that all UK citizens stay home as much as possible. You should only leave the house for one of four reasons: Shopping for basic necessities. For example, food and medicine, ...
Read MoreCOVID-19: Cafes, bars, pubs & restaurants to close and Government announced new grant towards workers’ wages
COVID-19: Cafes, bars, pubs & restaurants to close The Government has announced tonight that all cafes, bars, pubs and restaurants must close from this evening for at least a month. Businesses will still be able to offer takeaway and delivery. Night clubs, theatres, cinemas, gyms and leisure centres have also been ...
Read MoreCOVID-19: Additional Support, Facebook Groups, Impact Survey
Chancellor announces additional support to protect businesses The government yesterday announced further support for businesses in response to the coronavirus. The government have said they will do whatever it takes to support the UK economy. New measures include: £330bn of government-backed and guaranteed loans No business rates payable for 12 ...
Read MoreCOVID-19: Statement from Shrewsbury BID
We know that many businesses will be concerned by the developing Coronavirus situation and its impact on the economy in Shrewsbury and across the country. With our local partners we are assessing how we can best support Shrewsbury businesses through what is likely to be a difficult period. The latest ...
Read MoreShrewsbury again named as one of the best places to live in the UK
Shrewsbury has once again been named as one of the best places to live in the UK by The Sunday Times. Rubbing shoulders amongst the likes of York, Bury St Edmonds, Dundee and overall winner, Salisbury, Shrewsbury was highlighted as one of the best places to live in the Midlands ...
Read MoreOrders now being taken for Christmas trees
Shrewsbury BID and Raby Estates are working together to provide sponsored Christmas Trees for businesses across the town The trees are 4ft Norway Spruce and can only be installed where there is a suitable bracket. Each tree comes with 100 warm white fairy lights, you must provide your own power ...
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