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There are a number of places where you can find information and advice for business.

The government website has information about financial support on the following pages.

Business coronavirus support finder

Guidance for employers and businesses 

 

Closed Business Lockdown Payment

The Closed Business Lockdown Payment is a one-off payment of up to £9,000 for retail, leisure and hospitality businesses – depending on the rateable value of the business premises:

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Apply to your local district council for these at the following links:

Rother District Council

Wealden District Council

 

National Lockdown Additional Restrictions Grant

The Additional Restrictions Grant is for businesses that have been required to close under the lockdown but may not have a rateable commercial premises (and therefore won’t be covered by the above grant).

Local Authorities have the discretion to award this grant, but in accordance guidance issued by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) (pdf) (pdf)

Apply to your local district council for these at the following links:

Rother District Council

Wealden District Council

 

British Business Bank - Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan

Coronavirus Business Bounceback Loan

 

Other sources of free local advice and support:

Business support

  • Lewes, Wealden and Eastbourne
    • www.edealgroup.org
    • 01323 641144
  • Hastings and Rother
    • www.letsdobusinessgroup.co.uk
    • 0844 415 2272 (5p per minute plus access charge) or 01424 205500
  • Finance and funding
    • https://www.chi.ac.uk/business-services/business-hothouse/invest4-grant-funding
    • https://www.letsdobusinessgroup.co.uk/finance

Promote Sussex

www.sussexmodern.org.uk

Kickstart Programme

Email: info@eastbournechamber.co.uk for details and to apply

Eastbourne Chamber are a gateway for job placements and will send you a Google document to complete for everything required to apply successfully

Other useful sites:

ACAS - Advice for employers and employees

Chartered Institute for Professional Development - COVID advice

Employers Advice - Free advice service

See Also

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

This dedicated section of my website aims to provide constituents with up to date information regarding the Covid-19 pandemic.

Please use the tabs on the left to find information and advice on the most commonly asked questions.

Coronavirus (Covid-19)

  • February 22nd 2021 - Roadmap Out of Lockdown
  • COVID-19 Vaccine Q & A
  • Debunking COVID-19 Myths
  • Lateral Flow Tests Q&A
  • COVID-19 Mass Vaccination (updated 7 April)
  • Vaccination Update for Heathfield residents - 26 January 2021
  • Your Local Vaccination Centres
  • Priority Vaccination Groups and Numbers
  • Vaccinations for Clinically Extremely Vulnerable Groups (CEV)
  • Vaccination for Care Home Residents, NHS and Care Staff and Unpaid Carers
  • Vaccination Scams
  • Vaccination Types and Logistics Challenges (@ 26 Jan 2021)
  • Enforcement of Lockdown Restrictions (@ 11 Jan 2021)
  • Vaccinate to reopen the School Gate
  • National Lockdown from 5 January 2021
  • Business Advice & Financial Support
    • Support Grants Announced
  • Personal Financial Help
  • Charity and Volunteering
  • Coronavirus Scams
  • COVID-19 Recovery Plan
  • Clinically Extremely Vulnerable
  • Education
  • Employment and Jobs
  • Testing - COVID-19
  • FAQs
  • Health and Hygiene
  • Housing
  • Self-Isolation: Help in Your Area
  • Social Distancing
  • Travel and Transport
  • Vulnerable People and Groups
  • Your Mental Wellbeing
  • Faith support

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