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
Further information from government
Business 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
If you need further assistance in developing your business, the Stoke and Staffordshire Growth Hub can assist you.
Making your business COVID-19 Secure
Safely opening your high street business is the top priority and we would like to see your customers shop safely and support local high street businesses where possible.
Staffordshire Moorlands have produced an information pack for business to help with this process.
The information pack was produced with funding from the UK government and European Regional Development Fund's 're-opening high streets safely project'.
Please note that the Health & Safety Factsheet was produced prior to the removal of covid 19 regulations and is included for reference only.
SMDC-Fact Sheet-Top 10 Things to do [294KB]
SMDC-Fact Sheet-Content Creation [304KB]
SMDC-Fact Sheet-Customer Engagement [303KB]
SMDC-Fact Sheet-Digital and Contactless Payments [399KB]
SMDC-Fact Sheet-Further Support [399KB]
SMDC-Fact Sheet-Google-tools [301KB]
SMDC-Fact Sheet-Health and Safety [302KB]
SMDC-Fact Sheet-Market Places [295KB]
SMDC-Fact Sheet-Review Sites [298KB]
SMDC-Fact Sheet-Selling Online [399KB]
SMDC-Fact Sheet-Social Media [309KB]
Additional information from other organisations.
Staffordshire County Council
COVID-19 guidance for businesses
Advice on Cyber Crime from Staffordshire Police
Please find below some useful info from Staffordshire Police around cyber-crime including how to get access to a free tool called Police CyberAlarm.
About Cyber Alarm [130KB]
Cyber Champion Tips [223KB]
Additional guidance and updates are available from trade associations including: -
- The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health have produced a short guide for the public on how to keep themselves safe while they shop
- Visitor economy businesses support from Destination Staffordshire
Supported by the Reopening High Streets Safely Fund Welcome Back Fund
