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Latest updates for businesses affected by Covid-19
The Chancellor has today announced that additional support will be available for businesses who have been impacted by the Omicron...
Dec 21, 20212 min read


Latest updates for businesses affected by COVID-19
Visit England have released details of the latest government advice for businesses affected by COVID-19. Read the details below; The...
Jul 15, 20214 min read


COVID 19 Business Update
Business Spot Checks The council will be working with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to contact and visit businesses across the...
Jul 8, 20212 min read


Latest update from Visit England
Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, set out plans for the final step of the roadmap in England The Prime Minister held a press conference...
Jul 6, 20215 min read


Update for businesses affected by Covid-19
Visit England have shared a round-up of the latest updates, including new guidance for businesses in the hospitality, accommodation and...
Mar 22, 20213 min read


Southend Roadmap to Recovery Briefing taking place March 30
Southend-on-Sea Borough Council is hosting a live online briefing for businesses on the 30 March. Following the government’s announcement...
Mar 16, 20212 min read

Eligible Southend businesses advised to apply for grants through new single form
Southend-based businesses which have been significantly affected as a result of coronavirus restrictions may be eligible for further...
Jan 19, 20213 min read

£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs
Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor has...
Jan 5, 20212 min read


New lockdown announced as COVID-19 rates rise
In a televised address to the nation last night, the Prime Minister announced a return to lockdown restrictions similar to those...
Jan 5, 20212 min read

Full list of restrictions for areas in Tier Four
On 19 December, the Government announced that parts of Essex were entering a new tier - Tier 4 - Stay at Home from 00:01 on 20 December....
Dec 21, 20206 min read


New restrictions announced as Southend enters Tier Four
Southend-on-Sea has entered tier 4 restrictions. The Prime Minister announced earlier today that a number of areas would face tighter...
Dec 19, 20203 min read


Support grants available for Southend businesses forced to close in second lockdown
Businesses which have been ordered to close for four weeks due to the national COVID-19 restrictions may be eligible for a government...
Nov 10, 20202 min read


COVID-19 Hospitality Business update 20/10/2020
Requirements on Businesses within the Hospitality Sector during the Emergency Period Recent inspections of businesses within the...
Oct 20, 20203 min read


COVID-19 Alert levels
Earlier this week the Prime Minister made a statement, on the response to the pandemic. He set out a three-tiered system of local...
Oct 16, 20204 min read


Prime Minister announces the latest update to the rules
The Prime Minister has announced the following rules, effective from Thursday 24 September 2020 in England: The planned reopening of...
Sep 22, 20201 min read


Primary Guidance Updated for Rule of Six
There has obviously been a lot of concern about how the Rule of Six will impact various types of tourism activity. While we await...
Sep 11, 20205 min read


Council widens eligibility criteria for business discretionary grant payments
A further group of businesses can now apply for £2,500 of funding aimed at helping those whose finances have been badly hit by the...
Aug 7, 20202 min read


Latest COVID-19 updates and guidance for businesses
Following Friday’s announcement regarding the postponement and changes to the reopening of events, the Government has updated its Visitor...
Aug 5, 20204 min read


Coronavirus Update & Face masks
Late on Friday the Government issued the following new guidance on where masks should be worn. This guidance will become mandatory this...
Aug 3, 20201 min read


Managing Local Outbreaks
The Government has published guidance on a five stage process by which local outbreaks will be managed in future. The five stages are:...
Jul 29, 20202 min read
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