We are pleased to share this information to help local areas prepare for the introduction of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund; the UK Government is providing funding of £220M in 2021/22 through the UK Community Renewal Fund. East Sussex County…
Restart Grants: for non-essential retail, hospitality, leisure, personal care and gymnasiums. The Restart grant is a one-off payment of up to £18,000. The grants application will go live on the 1st April 2021 with a closing date of 30th June 2021. For more…
Businesses forced to either close or reduce trading as a result of the latest Covid-19 lockdown are looking forward to the opportunity to reopen in the weeks ahead as restrictions ease. The Government’s roadmap provides hope that those businesses affected…
Local Sussex businesses can now apply for a Business Adaptation Grant, provided by Lewes and Eastbourne Councils. The aim of this grant is to assist businesses who are looking to adapt their business because of COVID. The award is up…
Workplace COVID testing is now available to all businesses in England, the government has announced, including those with fewer than 50 employees. Businesses of all sizes can register from today, 8 March, to order lateral flow tests for their workers,…
Following the Prime Minister's announcement in the House of Commons on Monday 22 February, the government has published the ‘COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021’, setting out the roadmap out of the current lockdown for England. The design of the roadmap…
COVID has swept through the globe, changing the way businesses operate - and as the government announced the first round of lockdown measures in March last year, many businesses scrambled to implement new policies that focused on remote working. Moving…
For many people, the third National Lockdown is proving to be the hardest yet. Heightened feelings of uncertainty associated with new strains of the virus, ongoing isolation and continued lack of social interaction and the general monotony of life have…
The college has pledged £1million to help retrain and upskill people in Sussex following the Coronavirus pandemic. Working with over 900 employers, East Sussex College knows what skills employers are looking for. Whether you are looking to train new staff or…
With so many priorities at this challenging time, how do you keep your business premises safe during the Covid-19 pandemic? With the virus spreading faster than ever, we all have a duty of care towards our staff and customers. UV-C light…