The application window for the Localised Restriction Support Grants ends on 31 March. Please visit our website if you think you may be eligible but have not yet applied.
The Additional Restrictions Grant and the Essex Business Adaptation Fund will be re-opening for applications next week. Full details will be available on our website shortly.
We are still awaiting government guidance on the Restart Grants announced by the Chancellor in the Budget. Details will be issued as soon as possible.
If you have any queries about grants, please contact business@uttlesford.gov.uk
Businesses with 50+ members of staff can order free rapid lateral flow tests to test employees twice a week in the workplace.
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We are aware of a bogus email that is being circulated about HSE Covid spot checks and inspections.
The spam email comes from a non HSE email address and the signatory is Mark J Burrows (this is not a member of HSE staff). If you receive one of these emails, please do not open attachments or click on any links and delete the email.
HSE/LA spot checks will start across Uttlesford from 22 March and will always be unannounced. You will not receive an email notification before a visit.
A new website to help local people get back into work has gone live.
DevelopMe includes lots of interactive tips and guidance for CV writing, interview skills, e-learning and job opportunities.
► Register for your free account
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Tuesday 23 March, 11am to 12pm
Join the panel of experts for guidance on navigating the current economic landscape as an SME.
On 23 March, it will be one year since the UK went into lockdown. This event will offer an overview of the challenges facing businesses today, as well as practical advice on how to help your business thrive.
► Register for the event
 The South East Business Boost is running a FREE programme of 12 hours of business support, comprising training workshops on hot topics and one-to-one mentoring.
► Apply now
If you import goods into the UK, the HMRC is running webinars to walk you through the three stages of the new border controls that were introduced on 1 January, and what actions you need to take for each stage.
► Register for the webinars
Click it Local has expanded its delivery area into Huntingdon and Bishop's Stortford, meaning Uttlesford businesses now have access to a potential customer base of 642,000 people.
If you are interested in exploring whether Click it Local could work for your business, get in touch by emailing business@uttlesford.gov.uk.
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Join our partners at Maybe* Tech every Friday at 10am for a drop-in session on how to use paid advertising on Facebook and Instagram
► Sign up via our website
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► UDC Economic Development Team
Contact the UDC Economic Development Team for advice and support for existing businesses or those thinking of starting a business.
► BEST Growth Hub is the first port of call for Uttlesford businesses. Business navigators are available for free discussions to answer your questions and concerns, as well as point you in the right direction for external or government advice.
From Covid-19 recovery skills training, employing apprentices, the latest funding and business support, EU transition and more the business navigators at the BEST Growth Hub offer one-to-one support to nurture, scale up and adapt businesses.
Citizens Advice
Uttlesford Citizens Advice can provide debt counselling, help with universal credit applications or with a referral to the foodbank.
Business Debtline
If you are concerned about escalating debt it is important to seek help as soon as possible. Business Debtline has a coronavirus hub to help you to find the help you need.
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