Working safely during the Coronavirus pandemic
From the 19 July 2021 the majority of the Coronavirus Business Restrictions were removed, however coronavirus still remains a risk to the community and businesses.
Existing coronavirus legislation has been replaced by the 'Working safety during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic guidance', issued by the Health & Safety Executive. This guidance advises businesses how to undertake a Covid-19 risk assessment, which they are legally required to carry out to help reduce the transmission of Covid-19.
Government guidance about working safely during the coronavirus pandemic is available on their website.
Useful Links
A full range of business support measures have been made available to UK businesses and employees.
- The Government's Coronavirus Business Support page will enable you to find out how to access support, who is eligible, when the schemes open and how to apply.
- For information on the government’s response to Coronavirus visit gov.uk/coronavirus
- For health-related advice on Coronavirus visit nhs.uk/coronavirus
- For the latest Coronavirus-related information from Surrey County Council visit surreycc.gov.uk/coronavirus
Coronavirus: Business Rates Support Measures
The Government has announced its business rates support measures in light of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Rate Relief
The Government will provided 100% business rates Retail Discount from 01 April 2020 to 30 June 2021 for the following occupied premises:
- Shops, restaurants, cafes, drinking establishments, cinemas, and live music venues
This is now extended to include:
- Sports, assembly and leisure premises
- Hotels, guest and boarding houses, holiday accommodation, caravan parks
From 1 July 2021 Retail Discount is still available to occupied retail, leisure and hospitality businesses but the award is reduced to 66% and is subject to a cash cap.
More details can be found on the Retail Discount webpage.
Business Grants
- Bounce Back Loans - Scheme closed 1 April 2021
The council has been allocated money from the government to provide support to businesses in Surrey Heath that will be financially affected by COVID-19. The Additional Restrictions Grant Phase Two will open in January 2021. More details can be found here on the COVID-19 Business Grant webpage.
For more information please visit the Government website.
Self Employed Income Support Scheme
The Self Employed Income Support Scheme closed on 1 October 2021.
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If you have any queries regarding your business please contact our Economic Development team:
You can also contact our Revenues department for queries regarding Business Rates and Government Grants to revenues@surreyheath.gov.uk.