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Support Grant Frequently Asked Questions

30 Mar 2021

Businesses across B&NES have been applying for funding through various grants schemes in light of their business being adversely impacted by restrictions to control the spread of Covid-19. Information on these schemes can be found here: https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19-latest-information-and-advice/help-businesses

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Restart grants to help hundreds of local businesses reopen safely

30 Mar 2021

Hundreds of businesses across Bath and North East Somerset are to receive financial support to help them reopen safely following lockdown.

One-off Restart grants are available to businesses that are predominantly reliant on delivering in-person services for the general public.

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Bath City Football Club - Sponsorship Opportunity

30 Mar 2021

Take the opportunity to have your company's name on the front of Bath City FC's shirt.

With football coming back from July onwards, we're offering local businesses the chance to win your brand logo on the front of the men’s first team shirts, the Bath City Youth team shirts (where possible), and on the Bath City Football Club Foundation training sweatshirts for as little as £395 plus VAT.

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Now Open -Business Growth Grant Fund

22 Mar 2021

Business Growth Grants support businesses from all sectors to adapt to the challenges they face as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Business Growth Grants are designed to support SMEs in the West of England with their plans to drive growth by implementing new business practices or adopting new ways of working.

The grants are open to businesses across all sectors, from sole traders to established SMEs.

We can also connect you to a wide range of further support through our Growth Hub to support your business plans.

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Extra support for cultural and creative businesses

22 Mar 2021

The West of England Combined Authority (WECA) is launching a new business support programme for businesses and individuals working in the creative industries, as part of its Regional Recovery Plan.

The programme is aimed at small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) working in the creative industries, including creative freelancers, that require support as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Rapid Covid-19 test site for key workers in B&NES

19 Mar 2021

If you work with others, or you have to leave home to go to work or volunteer, you are now able to book a quick, free and easy Covid-19 test.

Around one in three people who have coronavirus will experience no symptoms. Rapid lateral flow testing is important in reducing the risk that they pose to others.

There are three sites in Bath and North East Somerset providing quick, free lateral flow tests (LFTs). They’re based in:

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Businesses asked to help tackle digital poverty

18 Mar 2021

Regional Mayor Tim Bowles is supporting a business-led campaign to supply community groups, schools and charities in need of laptops and other IT equipment.

The Mayor and the West of England Combined Authority have joined forces with Business in the Community’s National Business Response Network who are leading the campaign.

Covid-19 and the move to working online is challenging for many communities across the West of England and the National Business Response Network was set up to match business resources to community needs.

Specific needs include:

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Vehicle charging scheme to cut air pollution launches in Bath

15 Mar 2021

Today (Monday 15 March), the UK’s first charging clean air zone (CAZ) outside of London launches in Bath to drive down harmful pollution and protect public health.

From midnight, polluting vehicles will be charged £9 or £100 a day to drive in the centre of Bath. Private cars and motorbikes will not be charged.

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Trade events for Life Science businesses

12 Mar 2021

DIT's calendar of events is updated regularly with both UK and overseas events as well as overseas missions, and opportunities across the Tradeshow Access Programme (TAP). These free webinars are an exclusive opportunity to hear the latest updates from the Department for International Trade (DIT) within the Health & Life Sciences sector, as well as market specific specialists. 

See below list of the trade events for Life Sciences businesses available in March:

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Bath named as one of the best places to live and do business in

9 Mar 2021

Bath has been named as one of the top places in the country to live and do business in, according to a new study.

The annual Vitality Index, carried out by Property company Lambert Smith Hampton, highlights Bath as the third best performing location in the county when assessed against a range of factors including the local economy, health outcomes and the environment.

It follows two separate reports published last year which named Bath as the most progressive city in the UK and the second-best location in the country to work from home.

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Green your business

4 Mar 2021

Date: 18/03/2021 | Time: 12pm | Duration: 1 hour -

This webinar brings together a range of current offers and options for businesses wanting to cut their carbon emissions and reduce environmental impact.

Cllr Dine Romero will chair a panel discussion about: