Business News in Orpington
Rishi Sunak unveils plan to protect jobs and support businesses
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak today outlined government support, hoping to provide certainty to businesses and workers impacted by coronavirus across the UK.
Create a QR Poster for your venue
New legislation means that certain businesses must now display an NHS QR Poster at every entrance of their venue. Below is a step by step guide to creating a QR Poster for your venue.
New national measures announced
On the 22nd September, the government announced further national measures to address rising cases of coronavirus in England.
Working safely during coronavirus (COVID-19)
The government, in consultation with industry, has produced guidance to help ensure that employers, employees and the self-employed understand how to work safely during the coronavirus pandemic.
Rotary Work Club
Local Rotary Clubs are arranging a series of free online workshops for people living in the Borough of Bromley who have either lost their job or are expecting to be made redundant
The Kickstart Scheme
The Kickstart Scheme provides funding to employers to create new 6-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment.
Pin Pad Refund Scam
Please be aware of a new scam used recently at businesses in the Bromley Borough and Kent.
Ministers announce new grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns
Businesses in England that are required to shut because of local interventions will now be able to claim up to £1,500 per property every three weeks.
Venues required by law to record contact details
The government has said that premises and venues across England like pubs, restaurants, hairdressers and cinemas, must have a system in place to record contact details of their customers, visitors and staff in the latest move to b
Record Sales During Eat Out Orpington
Throughout August discounts were claimed on 85,000 meals in Orpington as part of the Eat Out To Help Out scheme.
Scarecrow Trail 2020
Join in this year’s Scarecrow trail which is taking place during the month of October.
Extended licence period for new Pavement Licence
Following our conversations with Bromley Council the licence period for the new pavement licence has been doubled, from 6 months to 12 months.
BID Team in Town Centre Policing Talks
Last week, the BID team met with Superintendent Andy Brittain and Orpington MP Gareth Bacon to discuss increased policing in the town centre.
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme | New guidance published
Detailed guidance on changes to the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is now live on GOV.UK.
UK Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme extended by four months
The UK scheme to pay wages of workers on leave because of coronavirus will be extended to October, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said.
Watch back - Orpington Virtual Business Forum
If you missed any of our live webinars you can watch them back below.
Permission for pubs to operate as takeaways
Planning rules will be relaxed so pubs and restaurants can operate as hot food takeaways during the coronavirus outbreak.
Reduce your costs with Orpington 1st & CD Waste
Take advantage of the services available to you as BID levy payer and switch to the BID's waste management partner.