Vital and Viable Louth Covid-19 update

Getting ready to re-open and celebrating shopping local...

As town centres begin to re-open we wanted to share with you the latest information for your business to stay safe in these challenging times. If you have any questions or specific requirements you feel we may be able to support you with please don't hesitate to get in touch using the details below.

A special thank you goes to Louth Independent Traders for ensuring the town looks ready to reopen by hanging bunting and arranging hanging baskets.

Its now more important than ever that we all chose to shop local and support the excellent selection of traders we have in Louth. Is there a business that you think has particularly excelled at supporting the community during the Corona Virus outbreak?

Have you been impressed with Louth businesses diversifying to reach their customers in different and new ways during lock down?

We know that so many businesses in our area have completely flipped the way they are trading – offering deliveries and collection points, online shopping, completely new product ranges, and a whole wealth of community support projects.

We are asking our residents to let us know which businesses have grasped the challenges they faced and have gone the extra mile to keep trading.

We'd like to shine a spotlight on these initiatives and help promote their 'new normal' to the community.
Please send your businesses suggestions to samantha.phillips@e-lindsey.gov.uk by 26th June 2020.

Prepare Your Business to be Covid-19 Secure...

Following updated guidance from the Government on May 23, 2020, a road map and easing of restrictions have been published that includes the phased reopening of businesses. We are committed to supporting local businesses through this process with helpful and up-to-date information, in partnership with Visit Lincs Coast Destination BID.

www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/CVopeningforbusiness

Let's celebrate our unsung Business Heroes…

Lincolnshire Chamber of Commerce is launching a new initiative to celebrate Lincolnshire businesses who are going the extra mile during the Covid-19 crisis.

If you know an unsung business hero head here to nominate them: www.lincs-chamber.co.uk/coronavirus-business-support/lincolnshire-business-heroes-nomination/

The Chamber are also working with TED In East Lindsey to recognise those businesses who have adapted to supporting the over 50s – find out more here: https://tedineastlindsey.co.uk/lincolnshire-chamber-launches-local-initiative-to-celebrate-unsung-business-heroes/

All in this together...

East Lindsey District Council and Magna Vitae have joined forces to support communities during Covid-19 by creating a website to provide a vast range of information and support on issues that could be affecting people at this difficult time. From financial advice and support on Council Tax, rent and mortgage payments to prescription collection support, access to essential supplies, information on essential supply access, help for clinically vulnerable residents.

In order to help pass the time during lockdown the platform also provides a number of exciting, innovative, interactive links to entertainment and exercise incorporating quizzes, word searches, crosswords, national curriculum learning, live streaming from around the world and how to keep active at home with a wide range of exercise videos & good health information @ TV.FIT.

www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/article/14342/East-Lindsey-District-Council-and-Magna-Vitae-join-forces-to-support-communities-during-COVID-19

The Small Business and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grants

The Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund are available for eligible businesses. Eligibility for these grants are based on receipt of Business Rates relief and rateable values. We have delivered over £40million of grant funding but there are still businesses who haven't yet applied. If you think you may be eligible please apply here www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/CVBusinessGrants

Please keep in touch:

Lydia Rusling
Head of Economic Development and Growth

Email: Lydia.Rusling@e-lindsey.gov.uk
Phone: 01507 613463

Samantha Phillips
Economic Development Officer
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Email: Samantha.Phillips@e-lindsey.gov.uk
Phone: 01507 613119

James Makinson-Sanders
Senior Economic Development Officer

Email: James.Makinson-Sanders@e-lindsey.gov.uk
Phone: 01507 613111