We’ve got LOTS going on at the moment, so we thought we’d put together a short round-up so that we can help you to get involved in some of the fantastic projects we are currently working on, and have coming up over the Christmas period to help generate footfall.
Welcome to our round-up of Otley Business Improvement District news and updates on projects we have been working on over the Summer.
Now that businesses are re-opening and things are beginning to get back onto an even keel, we are turning our attention to how we can support Otley’s businesses going forward as part of the town’s overall Covid-19 Recovery Plan. We are therefore resurrecting our Monthly Updates which will be communicated here on our website, as
Businesses that were forced to close during the national lockdown can now receive a Coronavirus Restart Grant from Leeds City Council to help them reopen.
Today (Wed 3 Mar) the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced his 2021 Budget, which most importantly sets out the Government’s new measures to help businesses and jobs through the Covid-19 Pandemic and support the UK’s recovery.
Yesterday the Prime Minister outlined a roadmap on how lockdown will be lifted throughout England over the coming months.
In our February Update we’d like to fill you in on our new website developments, how you can watch our recent AGM, our Hospitality Survey in anticipation of the Government’s announcement on Monday, as well as how we are looking to keep in touch with you whilst there are still lockdown restrictions in place:
Keep up to date with what’s going on at Otley BID this Summer; a round-up from our recent AGM, Free Kids Holiday Entertainment, Business Training Workshops and an update on lighting up Otley for Christmas!
Read about our current projects; the first Otley Coffee Festival, how we can help you with any rent/lease disputes and the new Visit Otley tourism leaflets are out!
Introducing our new Otley BID Champion, Rachelle Atkin, and updates on all our ongoing projects.
Register today and a member of the BID team will be in touch to book in an onsite visit.