A comprehensive package of discretionary funding will be used to support local economic recovery and help businesses across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole bounce back from COVID-19. The funding will be split to target various different organisations both for direct grants and for wider business support measures. £750,000 Exceptional Circumstances Fund will be launching next week. This . . . read more
The announcements made by Government yesterday on their first Tax Day lacked anything particularly significant, with many of the expected matters overlooked or pushed back further. More than 30 tax updates, consultations and documents were published, in a move to strengthen policymaking, modernise the UK tax system and further tackle tax avoidance. Much of this . . . read more
The Recovery Loan Scheme ensures businesses of any size can continue to access loans and other kinds of finance up to £10 million per business once the existing COVID-19 loan schemes close, providing support as businesses recover and grow following the disruption of the pandemic and the end of the transition period. The finance can be . . . read more
BCP Council’s team of Information Officers would like to talk to local business owners and find out how they have responded to the challenges of COVID-19. Their survey, which will be carried out over the phone, is aiming to discover those areas in most need of support. They are also looking for ideas that might help forge the . . . read more
A message from Dolly Senior, KIDSCAPE The Department of Education has given a grant to BCP Council to run a programme for families in need that will provide school holiday activities and food over the Easter Holidays and we are proud to be chosen as one of a small number of providers on the pilot . . . read more
What is being proposed? BCP Council is consulting on the proposal to consolidate previous Designated Public Place Orders/PSPOs from the preceding authorities, to form one BCP PSPO relating to the consumption of alcohol in public places. The proposal is not an alcohol ban and it does not make it an offence to drink alcohol in . . . read more
Lewis-Manning Hospice Care have launched their Virtual Day Hospice service thanks to a generous grant from the Coronavirus Community Support Fund, distributed by the National Lottery Community Fund. The brand-new service was introduced in response to the restrictions of COVID-19 and aims to offer patients with life-limiting illnesses a chance to really connect with each . . . read more
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has now unveiled the UK Government’s 2021 Budget. In his statement, Mr Sunak revealed plans to help the country’s economy after the unprecedented financial impact of the coronavirus crisis. I am pleased to enclose a complimentary St. James’s Place Budget Report which provides an important overview of all the essential facts and . . . read more
In the Budget, the Chancellor announced a range of COVID support measures for business. The measures include extending the Furlough Scheme and the Self Employed Income Support Scheme, and industry-specific support. Furlough Scheme The Chancellor confirmed the Furlough Scheme would be extended until 30th September 2021. The payment to employees is maintained at 80% of . . . read more
Nicola Garsden has joined Lewis-Manning Hospice Care in the role of Volunteers Manager. She has vast charity and healthcare knowledge and experience, having previously worked in the hospice sector for 13 years. Nicola said, “I am really looking forward to getting to know all of our amazing volunteers and have ambitions to really support and . . . read more
