Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Support for businesses
Coronavirus COVID-19 guidance, advice and support for local businesses. To help local businesses affected by the lockdown to prevent the spread of the virus.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance
Coronavirus COVID-19 guidance from the NHS, government, Cumbria County Council and ourselves. And the measures in place to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Eden residents COVID-19 support fund
Organisations, charities or local groups can apply to the Eden Residents Covid19 Support Fund to distribute a grant to local residents and families in need.
Council tax, benefits and financial support
Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak measures for support with paying council tax, claiming housing benefit, universal credit and financial support.
Business advice on opening after lockdown
Read and follow the business safety advice on opening after lockdown. Check the checklist, make sure your business is ready to display the COVID secure poster.
Community volunteering and donations
During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic if you want to help, you or a community groups can register to volunteer, make donations or apply for grants.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) related fraud
Action Fraud has received 105 reports from victims of COVID-19 related frauds, with losses totalling close to £970,000.
Domestic abuse
Coronavirus COVID-19 lockdown measures don't stop you from leaving your home to escape domestic abuse. See Cumbria Police Facebook for Q&A sessions for advice.
Housing advice: Coronavirus COVID-19
For housing advice during the COVID-19 outbreak on eviction, rent payments, benefits, finances, homelessness, moving, mortgage arrears and repossession.
Small business or retail, hospitality and leisure grant
Use this form to apply for a small business or retail, hospitality and leisure grant.
Food banks
Food banks give out food parcels of donated tinned food and non-perishable food. You need a get in touch with a voucher holder to get a voucher for a food box.