News (covid19) - Invest Plymouth

The Chancellor delivered his Summer Economic Update in Parliament on 8 July, outlining a package of measures to support jobs in every part of the country.

355 small businesses in Plymouth, including local charities, B&Bs, tourism charter boats and fishers, have been given a much-needed lifeline with funding from the Discretionary Grant Fund

Cafes, restaurants and pubs in the city centre and the waterfront will be able put seats and tables outside as part of a move to help business bounce back following the coronavirus pandemic.

Four Greens Community Trust is a Plymouth City Council supported Health Hub that aims to promote and nurture the local community’s wellbeing. Here, they’ve shared with us how they managed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

People who travel in and out of the city centre will notice a few key changes as public transport services continue to adapt to measures brought in as a result of COVID-19.

It is likely that we will close the Discretionary Grant Fund scheme earlier than planned due to the level of demand so we would encourage businesses to get applications in as quickly as possible.

Business Secretary Alok Sharma is creating 5 new business-focused groups to unleash Britain’s growth potential and create jobs, as part of the government’s plans to help the economy bounce back from the coronavirus pandemic.

Small businesses in Plymouth can apply for a new Government Discretionary Grant from Monday 1 June.

Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May.

The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today (Tuesday 12 May 2020).

Councillor Tudor Evans Leader of Plymouth City Council, and portfolio holder for Economic Development, shares an update on the support that the Council has delivered to businesses this week, and the focus for the coming week.

Council leader Tudor Evans has pledged to lead from the front the city’s economic recovery programme out of the COVID-19 lockdown. At Cabinet today (Tuesday 5 May) he will announce plans to hel..