4th July re-opening
June 26, 2020
The government has announced easing of lockdown measures in England to enable more of our businesses to reopen.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) INFORMATION
June 14, 2020
Station to Station have been monitoring the Coronavirus/Covid-19 situation closely as it evolves and are responding to all the multiple queries that our members have via information on our website, email and through the various WhatsApp groups. We will continue to keep you updated on the latest government and Lambeth council advice on how to keep your business going in these unprecedented times.
Below are the resources currently in place – all of these are being amended frequently so do keep checking them.
• For those of you worried about keeping your business going throughout the next few weeks, please visit this very clear and comprehensive government website page https://www.businesssupport.
It will be updated constantly, so please keep visiting it.
• Covid Budget factsheet with some information on how the government will be financially supporting businesses
• The London Growth Hub has also brought together essential resources to help businesses manage and mitigate exposure to the impact of coronavirus. This page will be kept up to date with the latest developments and support, so your business has access to all the information it needs.
• Telephone helpline to support businesses and self-employed people who are concerned about paying their tax due to coronavirus. Contact the HMRC helpline on 0800 0159 559.
CORONAVIRUS GRANTS
Please have your bank details and a copy of your latest business rates bill available as information will be required in order to complete the application.
Small Business Grant Funding
In order to be entitled to a payment under this scheme you will need to confirm that your business was occupied on 11th March 2020 and was eligible for relief under the Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) Scheme with a rateable value of less than £15,000.
- Properties which were occupied on 11th March 2020 and receiving support under the Rural Rate Relief Scheme are also eligible.
Retail Hospitality & Leisure Grant
In order to be entitled to a payment under this scheme you will need to confirm that your business was occupied on 11th March 2020 and was eligible for relief under the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Relief Scheme with a rateable value of less than £51,000.
Eligible businesses with a rateable value of up to £15,000 will receive a grant of £10,000.
Eligible businesses with a rateable value of over £15,000 and less than £51,000 will receive a grant of £25,000.
More details here
Station to Station have launched a new online directory service to promote BID based businesses.
Monday 15th June sees the reopening of many retail businesses, our new online business directory offers businesses the opportunity to promote themselves both for online and real shopping experiences. Contact us to be included.
Reduce your utility and telecoms outgoings quickly by contacting Khush Sodhi at Meercats and sending him copies of your bills – Read more here
NEWS UPDATES
Coronavirus Business Support – Reopening Safely
June 13, 2020
OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER To sign up to receive our newsletter, get in touch >> Coronavirus Business Support – Reopening Safely As we go through the different stages of easing the
Lambeth Local Economy Hardship Fund
June 1, 2020
A set of new grant funds have been announced from Lambeth Council, for businesses who have been unable to access previous funding.
Webinar: Safe Reopening of Your Business, by Navitas
May 29, 2020
Navitas environmental health experts have put together a webinar with top tips on how you can prepare to reopen safely.
Coronavirus Business Support Bulletin – 14th May 2020
May 15, 2020
We have been given a glimpse of light at the end of the tunnel this week. The government has announced that sectors of the economy that are allowed to be open ‘should be open’
Coronavirus Bounce Back Loans
May 6, 2020
The government has launched a new Bounce Back loan scheme. This is aimed at small businesses with turnover of under £500k.
Mr Francatelli and Sweet Carolina collaboration: WeDeliverSE27
April 22, 2020
Mr Francatelli’s delicatessen and Sweet Carolina restaurant and bar have adapted to the COVID 19 imposed circumstances to bring a new online/telephone delivery service ‘WeDeliverSE27’. They have a wide range
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme – Claim online now
April 20, 2020
You can now claim online for a grant for 80% of your furloughed employees’ salaries, up to a maximum of £2,500 per employee, per month, through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme.
Avoid Prohibition Notices and Protect The Community
April 16, 2020
The Lambeth Public Protection team have been advising shops, and where necessary issuing Prohibition Notices ordering a business to close. What can i do to stop this happening to my business?
Thames Water Road Works until August 2020
April 15, 2020
Update, including effect of the pandemic on services, and reducing risk to workers and customers.
Downloadable Multi language COVID-19 Posters
April 9, 2020
Translated resources to help share the messaging about coronavirus (COVID-19) in various languages.
Save Lives by Adhering to Health & Safety Guidelines
April 8, 2020
Halting the spread of the virus and protecting our employees, customers and the community.
Now is the time to SAVE as much money as you can
April 7, 2020
If your business is closed due to Coronavirus, now is the moment to make sure you are saving as much as you can on your outgoings, calling in any outstanding
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) update
April 7, 2020
COVID-19 BUSINESS BRIEFING – INTERIM UPDATE We are sending out this update in order to give businesses notice of changes to the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) as quickly as
Coronavirus Government Support and Funding for Business
April 3, 2020
Employee furloughing procedure, deferral of vat payments, self-employment income support scheme, tax on expenses incurred from employees working at home
Coronavirus Business Survey
April 1, 2020
Lambeth have created a survey on how Coronavirus has affected your business which takes just 10 minutes to do. The council will use the survey to identify gaps in the
Coronavirus Grants & Helpline now available
March 31, 2020
The Small Business Grant Funding (SBGF) and the Retail Hospitality & Leisure Grant (RHLG) are now both open online to receive applications.
Worried about paying the rent?
March 25, 2020
Paying your rent during the Coronavirus pandemic
Printable Social Distancing Guide
March 21, 2020
Printable document for business owners to promote safe trade though social distancing
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Our job is to support you, so please lean on us.
We will be able to hold meetings via online platforms when necessary, and will be providing updates on our social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and on our website which will be updated constantly.
We will not be in the office for the time-being, but if you need to speak to someone, call or message 07947764259
Or email us at info@stationtostation.london
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