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
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:
As you are aware, the Prime Minister announced last night a further National Lockdown from today (Tuesday 5th January) until at least February half term (mid Feb). This is a huge blow and disappointment for all our local Otley businesses and to help you understand what this means for you I have gathered the most
We have been working closely with Leeds Council Business Rates Team this week to give them as much assistance as we can to ensure their records are correct with regards to our Otley levy payers. This is to ensure that the below Business Grants which are about to be issued are mailed out to the
Dear businesses, The Government has updated the guidance on the new measures the PM introduced on Monday 23rd March: 1. Requiring people to stay at home, except for very limited purposes; 2. Closing non-essential shops and community spaces; and 3. Stopping all gatherings of more than two people in public. This link provides
Register today and a member of the BID team will be in touch to book in an onsite visit.