The Council is using the Tendring4Growth e-bulletins to keep local businesses up to date with the latest information regarding COVID-19 business support. You can register here to receive these e-bulletins.
Advice on Operating your Business
Financial and General Support
- Government Support
- Business Grant Schemes
- Charities, Creative & Cultural, and Heritage
- Information for Rural Businesses, Farmers and Landowners
- Other Financial Support
- General Support
Advice on Operating your Business
Local Restrictions
- National Lockdown - Stay at Home: Stay at Home guidance
The announcement made on 22 February may affect your business. Please read the key points for businesses below. For further information, see COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021, and Reopening businesses and venues.
Roadmap
From 29 March
- Outdoor sports facilities such as tennis or basketball courts and open air swimming pools can reopen, and formally organised sports can restart
No earlier than 12 April
- Self-catering will open for individuals or household groups only
- Non-essential retail will reopen
- Pubs and restaurants will begin to open for outdoor service, without curfew, and no requirement for people to order a substantial meal.
- Zoos, theme parks, and drive-in cinemas will open.
No earlier than 17 May
- Pubs and restaurants will open for indoor service.
- Hotels, guesthouses and B&Bs will open.
- Cinemas and theatres will open.
No earlier than 21 June
- Large events and performances and weddings will be able to go ahead.
- Nightclubs will open.
These dates are subject to change based on frequent reviews by Central Government.
NHS Test and Trace
- Venues required by law to record contact details
- Contact Tracing – Protecting Customer and Visitor Details
- Create a QR Code for easy check in at your business/venue
Safely Opening your Business
- Working Safely During COVID-19
- Keeping workers and customers safe in shops and branches
- Safer public places – urban centres and green spaces
- Checklist for business owners
You can also search for Government guidance and regulations specific to your business on the GOV.UK Guidance Page
Financial and General Support
Government Support
You can find a complete list of government support here:
Or you can use the business support finder to see exactly what you could be eligible for.
Business Grant Schemes
Full guidance on all grants can be found on the Government’s website by following the link below:
Government Restrictions Grants Information
You can check your eligibility for specific grants using the links below:
- Closed Businesses Lockdown Payment
- Additional Restrictions Grant
- Local Restrictions Support Grant (for closed businesses)
- Local Restrictions Support Grant (for open businesses)
- Christmas Support Payment for wet-led pubs
- Check if your nightclub, dance hall or adult entertainment business is eligible for a coronavirus grant due to national restrictions
- Check if your business is eligible for a coronavirus grant due to national restrictions (for closed businesses)
To apply for a grant, visit our Local Restrictions Support Grants and Other Business Grant Schemes webpage.
Charities, Creative & Cultural, and Heritage
- COVID-19 guidance for the charity sector, including financial support.
- Resources and Opportunities for artists, provided by Space Studios.
- Culture Recovery Fund, by Arts Council England. Sign up for their email updates to be one of the first to receive the guidance for the fund.
Information for Rural Businesses, Farmers and Landowners
Other Financial Support
- Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) - a grant contribution to pay towards upgrading business broadband to a high-speed capable connection.
- Government announces £10 million for small businesses to kickstart tourism. Register your interest by contacting your local growth hub.
General Support
You can contact the Government’s Business Support Helpline (England) for free advice. Telephone: 0300 456 3565, Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm.
- A list of support for businesses from outside the government
- Additional Government Resources to support your business.
- Receive direct support from the BEST Growth Hub Team.
- Support for SMEs from Back to Business Essex
- Support for employers from Jobcentre Plus
- Recovery advice for businesses from Enterprise Nation
- Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
