Lockdown Ver 3.0
The discretionary Grant scheme open for applications - Wednesday 20th January
Guidance: Reopening businesses and venues (England)
The Government's 4 step process to reopening businesses in the UK.
Business Rates Review Update (COVID-19)
The final report of the government’s fundamental review of business rates will now be published in the Autumn, it was announced today, 19 February.
Boris Johnson plans to reopen shops and gyms in England on 12 April
Shops, hairdressers, gyms, and outdoor hospitality will reopen on 12 April in England if strict conditions are met, under plans being set out by the PM.
St Ives businesses vote ‘yes’ to BID.
St Ives businesses have voted ‘yes’ to a second term as a Business Improvement District (BID) with a strong mandate from its business community.
A total of 191 St Ives businesses took part in the ballot, a turnout of 60% (14% above the national average turnout for BID ballots). Of those voters, 121 were in favour, representing a 63% majority by number and 71% by rateable value.
The ballot results were far higher than in the first term demonstrating that the BID has made a big difference to the town through schemes including funding the popular Christmas lights and New Year fireworks, supporting the introduction of a CCTV system, new wayfaring signage, and annual summer seagull awareness campaigns.
The new five-year term will begin on June 1st and will generate approximately £127K a year to be spent on delivering projects and services in the thriving seaside town. Each of these priorities have been highlighted by the businesses as outlined in the St Ives BID Business Plan.
