Over the weekend of 21-22 March 2020, every house in the village should have received a note with contact details in case you need any assistance during the current pandemic. If you aren’t on the village email list, this also provides details of who to contact in order to subscribe.
Alternatively, Age UK are offering a free telephone support service – just contact them on 411 288 and leave your details; someone will return your call.
Although all pubs are currently closed following the recent Government advice, several local pubs are offering takeaway food, drink and sometimes groceries.
Please see a list of shopping links here and pubs offering collection/delivery here
Also, Tiago’s Fish & Chip van continues to visit the village, usualy on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 1730-2030 by the Catherine Wheel. Check their other locations at https://www.facebook.com/TiagosFishChips/
Soleluna Pizza are also visiting the village on the second Tuesday of every month. If you miss them, check their website for other local venues: http://www.pizzasoleluna.com/
Covid links for businesses:
The following guide is useful for employees (advice on Furloughed Workers, SSP, Claiming Benefits and more):
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-guidance-for-employees
South & Vale Business Support:
SVBS have set up a page with useful information including Business support packages, sick pay to employees, HMRC Time to Pay agreement
https://www.svbs.co.uk/coronavirus-guidance-and-support/
The Money Advice Service:
Has some very useful advice on money matters, travel and sick pay/benefits for staff & employees:
https://www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk/en/articles/coronavirus-what-it-means-for-you
Government Initiatives & Support:
A package of measures to support businesses currently includes:
– A Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (paying up to 80% of staff wages)
– Deferring VAT and Income Tax payments
– A Business Interruption Loan Scheme of up to £5m interest free over 12 months
– Support packages around Business Rates
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-employers-and-businesses-about-covid-19/covid-19-support-for-businesses