Coronavirus

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Government’s announcement of additional financial support

Dear BID Businesses, There’s been the usual delay between the Government’s announcement of additional financial support for some business...

BR BID Coronavirus Update: 22nd March 2021 Restart Grants

Restart Grants The Government has published further information about eligibility for the “Restart Grants”: “The Restart Grant scheme...

BR BID Update: 1st March 2021

There's nothing more helpful than a weekend announcement about grants being made available for businesses, with no further detail...

BR BID Update: 6th January 2021 Latest information from Government regarding financial support

Dear BID Businesses, Understandably the most pressing concerns from many businesses right now is how to survive the financial pressures...

Keep your business in people's minds - even if your doors are closed

Whilst lockdown is a fact for the next four weeks, people really value and want to support local businesses. Make sure you're giving...

BR BID Update Tuesday 3 November 2020

Latest information from government regarding second lockdown in England, and financial support available. Introduction from the BID Team:...

BR BID Update: 1st November 2020 Government Announcement re Lockdown:

A message from Heather Allen, BR BID Co-Ordinator Last night’s announcement from Government outlining a second lockdown starting on...

BR BID Update Wednesday 1st July 2020

Town Centre Footfall Trends: week commencing 22nd June 2020 The Springboard counter shows that there are still more people in town than...

BR BID Coronavirus Update: 24 June 2020

More businesses set to reopen from 4th July The Prime Minister has announced that more business sectors will be able to reopen from 4th...

BR BID Coronavirus Update: 22 June 2020

Dear all, It’s going to be an interesting week, and we’re hoping that tomorrow’s announcements will give more certainty to businesses...