Torbay businesses are encouraged to find out if they are eligible for additional financial support available to help mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on their business. Since the start of the pandemic over £57m in grants have been paid out by the Council, but we think there may be still some more who are eligible…
Renewal Ballot The ERBID Company has published the ERBID2 Draft Consultation Business Plan in its quest to secure a further £3.5 million to promote the resort professionally for a further 5-years from January 2022 – ERBID2 To set up ERBID2 we are required to hold a renewal ballot and this is planned for May 27th…
How has lock down affected your business ? Torquay Chamber of Commerce is working with other business groups across Torbay to undertake a brief business impact survey to collect more hard evidence regarding the impact of Covid-19 and what support your business needs for future survival and growth after Lockdown. The survey evidence is…
The latest grant scheme is fundamentally different in terms of administration as businesses qualify for different levels of support, paid from different grants based on the length of time they are impacted by COVID-19. https://www.torbay.gov.uk/businesses-financial-support/
Torbay Council is calling on all businesses in Torbay to check what support they are eligible for, and to get ready to apply for grants. We have secured £7 million to support businesses who have had to close, or who are suffering financial hardship. There is a range of other advice and support available for…
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that the furlough scheme will be extended until the end of March, amid increased measures for business support as the UK enters a four-week lockdown. Payments are set to remain at 80% of employee’s wages. It comes as the chancellor said that it was “right to go further” in the…
Today we have received the fantastic news that Torquay has been offered a Town Deal, with a value of £21.9 million. This is very welcome news which will not only rejuvenate the town, but send a positive and assured message to investors and developers that Torquay is open for business. Apparently some of the funds…
The Festival will take place from 11 to 18 September 2021 at Torre Abbey Museum and other locations across Torbay, Devon. We look forward to welcome you to the International Agatha Christie Festival in September 2021. Details will be announced early next year when tickets will go on sale. Until then, please follow us on…
This app has just been launched today with researchers at Guy’s & St Thomas’ & King’s college to help slow the spread of #COVID19 and identify at risk cases sooner by self-reporting your symptoms daily – even if you feel well 🙏🏼. Download the App Please share the app with everyone you know on WhatsApp…
