Business grants, key worker parking and funeral changes

Sheffield City Council sent this bulletin at 18-05-2020 07:30 PM BST

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Business grants press release

Sheffield City Council is encouraging eligible businesses in Sheffield to apply for support grants, available to help them face the challenges of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Although over 7,000 businesses in Sheffield have already applied for the funding, there are still a number of eligible businesses in the city who have not yet applied.

Key worker parking extended

Free city centre parking for key workers in car parks managed by Sheffield City Council has been extended until Monday 1st June, whilst the Council reviews the latest Government guidance.

Claim a grant through the Self-Employment Income Support Scheme

If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) there is still time to claim. Use this scheme to check if you're eligible to claim the grant here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-self-employment-income-support-scheme

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Changes to funeral services

Following the latest Government update, which saw a slight ease of some restrictions, Sheffield City Council has today introduced changes to funeral services in the city.

This includes an increase in the number of mourners, a reduction in the length of service and a reduction in the total cost.

Whether a service is for a cremation or burial, up to 10 mourners will now be allowed to join the funeral service, with strict social distancing measures in place.