The Recovery Advice for Business scheme, supported by the government and hosted on the Enterprise Nation website will give small firms access to free, one-to-one advice with an expert adviser to help them through the coronavirus pandemic and to prepare for long-term recovery. The platform is now live. Advice offered will include specialist assistance from...
Scottish caravan parks may open from 3 July and Welsh parks from 11 July Scotland – the Scottish Parliament has published a new route map for reopening, which includes the following milestones: 3 July – travel distance limit relaxed, self-catering accommodation and second homes (without shared facilities) permitted to open 6 July – outdoor hospitality...
Guidance has been issued on collecting details and maintain records of staff, customers and visitors to businesses that are due to open from 4 July in England. The requirement to collect this data applies to: hospitality, including pubs, bars and restaurants (it does not apply to businesses operating a takeaway/delivery only basis) tourism and leisure, including...
The Environment Agency has provided guidance to hospitality businesses, including caravan and camping sites confirming the need for private sewage treatment plants to be made ready to be used again following a period of shutdown or low flows. It is essential that environmental impacts must be minimised when operators restart their sewage treatment plants, and...
VisitEngland has launched a new series of business recovery webinars to help tourism businesses get back on track following the coronavirus pandemic. The free webinar programme gives insight and advice from industry experts giving practical tips and guidance and exploring case studies to set you on the road to recovery. With the UK tourism industry...
principles to help organisations prepare for a phased return to play Government has issued information for providers of outdoor facilities on the phased return of sport and recreation in England. Activity should be consistent with the government guidance, so that participants and others can follow social distancing guidelines, that good hygiene practices are in place...
The Welsh Government has made an announcement regarding the reopening of self-contained holiday accommodation, including caravan parks. This is, however, with the proviso that options for reopening and a final decision will be made at the next review of the Regulations on 9 July. It has stated that currently bookings can be made for stays...
The Business and Planning Bill was published on 25 June. It sets out changes to legislation aimed at supporting business recovery. The key features of the Bill include: reducing the consultation period for applications for pavement licences to from 28 calendar days to 5 working days setting a lower application fee for a pavement and...
Tourism businesses can now apply for a free UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to reassure customers your business adheres to Government and public health guidance. It has been developed by VisitEngland with the national tourist organisations of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, to help you work towards re-opening, and start welcoming customers. The ‘We’re...
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced indicative dates for moving through the remainder of Phase 2 and early Phase 3, on the condition that health and safety criteria are met. The amended timeline, released on 24 June, is as follows: 29 June – indoor (non-office) workplaces including factories and warehouses, may reopen with relevant guidance...