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Financial Help
Visit our Business Financial Support page for schemes administered by the Council.
The government has removed remaining domestic restrictions in England. There are still steps you can take to reduce the risk of catching and spreading COVID-19:
- Get vaccinated
- Let fresh air in if meeting indoors, or meet outside
- Consider wearing a face covering in crowded, enclosed spaces
- Government advice is that most people in England are no longer advised to get tested. Find out more
Further information from government
Businesses advice on reducing the spread of respiratory infections, including COVID-19, in the workplace can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/reducing-the-spread-of-respiratory-infections-including-covid-19-in-the-workplace
Further Support
Help on risk assessments and the latest government guidance on health and safety can be found on the Health and Safety Executive website.
If you need assistance navigating the requirements for your individual business circumstance the Stoke and Staffordshire Growth Hub is the principal source of business support covering the Moorlands and they have an advice line as well as offering bookable 1-2-1 telephone appointments Tel 0300 111 8002
Guidance and useful links
If your premises have been physically closed or under used it is important to manage legionella.
Guidance for food businesses
All food and drink business operators MUST register their premises with us by law. This includes businesses operating from home, a mobile unit or a temporary premises such as a stall or van.
When you are preparing to restart your food service business, you may need to contact the council to let us know of your intentions.
You should also be checking for any pests (especially if your business has been closed for some time). If you find any, the council can help you to get rid of them - please see our Pest Control page for more details.
The Food Standards Agency also offers useful resources below:
- Re-opening your food businesses information from the Food Standards Agency
- A checklist to support food businesses to reopen safely from the Food Standards Agency
Updates and Information
- The Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Triage Service offers fully-funded support for businesses whether you're making redundancies or need to fill urgent vacancies
- HMRC Helpline - if you cannot pay tax due - Telephone: 0800 015 9559 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm; Saturday, 8am to 4pm)
- If you're employed and cannot work
- If you're self employed and getting less work or no work
- Destination Staffordshire may offer guidance and support for visitor economy businesses
- Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire guidance and support for visitor economy businesses within the Peak District National Park.
Coronavirus Support for Sports Clubs
Support for sports clubs and organisations
- Club Matters - provides lots of guidance for sports clubs through the current crisis. Templates and guidance include topics such as; emergency financial planning, securing your premises, understanding financial support available, running virtual meetings and making the most of social media channels are available.
- Further advice and guidance is also available from Sport Across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent SASSOT
For further support or guidance please contact; leisureservices@staffsmoorlands.gov.uk
