Please read the latest information on the NHS Covid-19 website about what the symptoms are to look out for.

If you suspect you have the symptoms, or have come into contact with someone with the symptoms please use the NHS 111 online serviceor call 111.  DO NOT GO TO YOUR DOCTOR, PHARMACY OR THE HOSPITAL.

https://www.gov.uk/coronavirus

This link is the official government website for the coronavirus outbreak. The steps being taken to combat this epedemic are changing daily, so it’s worth checking the site regularly.

https://www.stockport.gov.uk/news/statement-on-covid-19

All the latest information and advice from Stockport Council in response to covid-19 can be found on this page.

You can find your local councillor on the Stockport Council Find Councillor page.

There is also a list of all Stockport Councillors here.

If you are a Key Worker and need information or support with childcare, please email school.enquiries@stockport.gov.uk. This email address will be monitored between 9am and 5pm everyday.

The Government has launced the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme to try to safeguard jobs during the coronavirus crisis.

Details are available on the gov.uk website here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-for-wage-costs-through-the-coronavirus-job-retention-scheme

Heaton Mersey based accountancy firm McKellens have also published a guide on scheme, with examples on how to calculate what you can claim. This guide is available to download from the McKellens Masterclass website.

If you need help or advice with this scheme please contact us at admin@fourheatons.co.uk and we’ll put you in touch with a local accountancy firm.

The Chancellor has said businesses on Small Business Rates Relief will receive a grant of £10k, and businesses with premises with a rateable value of between £15,000 and £51,000 will receive a grant of £25k. 

These grants will be paid to businesses in the Heatons through Stockport Council. If you receive Small Business Rates Relief or you do not pay your Rates vi Direct Debit, then you need to register your bank details with Stockport Council. You can do this on this page: https://www.stockport.gov.uk/business-rates-support-measures

The Chancellor announced a package to help Self Employed people in the UK. Details om how to apply are on the government website at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/claim-a-grant-through-the-coronavirus-covid-19-self-employment-income-support-scheme.

A guide to the scheme has been published by local accounting firm McKellans on their McKellens Masterclass website. 

 If you have a VAT payment due between 20th March and 30th June please remember to cancel your direct debit if you have one set up. VAT is being defferred, but you have to cancel your DD to prevent the payment being taken. Click here for more information.

(Note, you still need to submit your VAT return as normal).

The 4HTA Steering Group are looking for ways to support our members and the businesses of the Heatons.

• We are regularly monitoring the social media of our members and we will endeavour to share any informaton we can through our social media channels.
• We have compiled a list of  businesses that are still operating and we will keep this list updated as we find out new information. Please let us know if you want to be added to the list or if any information has changed.
• We will keep this page updated with new information on the support available.