City briefing to support businesses with trading safely
We held a city business briefing this week to share current guidance as the city re-opens. The briefing was to support businesses to keep trading safely.
Local communities receive £100,000 in Welcome Back boost
We propose to invest around £250,000 of our Welcome Back Fund in local tourism initiatives, with £100,000 allocated to support local high streets outside of the main high street and beach front areas.
Empty shop pop-up pilot project launched will support local writers
The Book Makers take advantage of a pilot project utilising previously vacant premises on a cost-only basis to support local writers.
Plan to help the city's tourism and hospitality industry 'bounce back'
City businesses have been working with the council to develop a 'Tourism Recovery Plan' to attract visitors, boost the economy and promote the city as a safe and welcoming all-year-round destination.
Update on business grants
There’s still time to apply for a restart business grant. The grant aims to support businesses during this period of re-opening and you can apply even if your business has fully re-opened.
Business rates – help with making payments
Business rate bills are going out this week as the 100% discount for business rates ends on 30 June. There is help available for businesses experiencing payment difficulties.
BIPC Brighton & Hove rolls-out small business support to Sussex libraries
The Business & IP Centre Brighton & Hove is rolling-out its small business support across Sussex, as part of British Library’s expansion of its highly successful network of library-based centres.
Businesses - don’t miss out on your Restart Grant
We’re urging eligible businesses in Brighton & Hove to make sure they apply for their Restart Grant before it’s too late.
Free webinar for business owners - 'Simplifying the EU VAT changes'
Business owners in Brighton & Hove can sign up for a free online webinar to find out how EU VAT changes being introduced in July will affect them.
Let’s all have a safe and responsible Bank Holiday weekend
With the May Day Bank Holiday weekend approaching, we’re asking all our residents and visitors to enjoy the three day break safely and responsibly.