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
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
From 1 April 2021 there have been a number of changes to Business Grant Schemes that reflect Government announcements as part of their ‘roadmap’ out of the current period of national restrictions.
For the most up to date position, visit our Restart 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
- Help and support if your business is affected by coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Fully-funded business advice from Colbea
