Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance

• See Coronavirus guidance to find out what the Government, local and county councils are doing to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

• Business closures

• See list of businesses and venues that must remain closed and details of the The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Business Closure) (England) Regulations 2020.

• Support for businesses

• Information, guidance, advice and support for local businesses affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Council tax, benefits and financial support

• Information and advice on Council Tax, benefits and financial support for those affected by Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Community volunteering and donations

• Details on how individuals and community groups can register their interest in volunteering, make donations and apply for grants.

• Food businesses / caterers on guidance on providing a takeaway service

• Guidance for food businesses on how to ensure that takeaway services are operated safely and avoid the risk of food poisoning.

• How to avoid 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.

• New emergency support service for vulnerable people

• A new emergency support service for vulnerable people who lack a support network has been launched.

• Extra bed capacity created for Cumbrian hospitals

• Work will begin today to transform four leisure centres and a school into additional NHS bed capacity.

• Small business grant fund and retail, hospitality and leisure grant fund guidance

• Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund Guidance frequently asked questions.

• Small business or retail, hospitality and leisure grant

• Use this form to apply for a small business or retail, hospitality and leisure grant