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Sep 21, 20202 min read

New regulations for hospitality businesses on the 'Rule of 6', NHS QR code posters, and contact logs

The Government has announced that from 18 September 2020, hospitality venues in England are legally required to enforce the rule of 6 or...

Sep 17, 20202 min read

Businesses urged to prepare for NHS COVID-19 App

Pubs, restaurants, hairdressers, cinemas and other venues across England and Wales are being urged to download QR codes to prepare for...

Sep 11, 20205 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...

Aug 7, 20202 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 5, 20204 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 3, 20201 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...

Jul 29, 20202 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 22, 20202 min read

Restaurants urged to sign up for Government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme

You can use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme to offer a discount to diners and encourage them to eat at your restaurant. You can use the...

Jul 10, 20202 min read

Latest Update from VisitEngland/VisitBritain

Yesterday, Culture Secretary, Oliver Dowden MP, announced the latest measures for the easing of lockdown and the reopening of the...

Jul 6, 20202 min read

Guidance of data collection requirements / How to deal with guests who fall ill / Quarantine

Kurt Janson, Director of the Tourism Alliance has provided guidance on how to collect details and maintain records of staff, customers...

Jul 2, 20201 min read

Speaking to customers in a post-Covid world

With experts reiterating that “tourism will recover but it will never be the same again”, Visit England look at the stages of recovery...

Jul 1, 20204 min read

Local test and trace system launches in Southend-on-Sea and Essex

Southend-on-Sea Borough Council and Essex County Council and are proud to announce that they have launched their local contact tracing...

Jun 26, 20203 min read

‘We’re good to go’ - new industry standard launched by Visit England

Visit England have launched a UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark, in partnership with the national tourist organisations of...

Jun 16, 20203 min read

Businesses asked to check whether they are eligible for discretionary grant payment

Jun 14, 20202 min read

Continue to stay safe, stay apart and wash your hands

Residents and visitors are being reminded to continue to stay safe, stay apart and wash their hands regularly. Following social...

May 19, 20202 min read

Golf course and tennis courts set to reopen for public use

Belfairs golf course and local free to use tennis, and basketball courts along with outdoor multi use games areas, are set to reopen from...