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Face Coverings in Shops from 24 July
The government has announced that face coverings will be mandatory in all shops & supermarkets from Friday, 24 July. In order to help spread this message and keep our community safe, we have created a simple, standard notice for shops to print off and display on a...
Chancellor’s Summer Economic Update
A quick round up of the latest information to come from the government regarding business and job support
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The Heatons Post
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Take Part in The Heatons Charity Challenge this Summer!
Help to raise funds for Heatons-based charities by taking part in the Heatons Charity Challenge. During July & August, participate in the challenge through your daily outdoor walk, jog, or cycle, or at home on a treadmill, exercise bike, or cross-trainer....
Being Green shouldn’t cost the Earth
New Green Initiatives from Utility Warehouse
We’ll Be Together Again – the 4HTA Video
We made a video! How many local businesses do you recognise? Local businesses have been looking for ways keep businesses sustainable during the covid-19 lockdown. Many of our members are small and micro businesses and social distancing means cashflow has become...
Bounce Back Loans
A quick summary of the latest business support package announced by the government
Fantastical Face Masks!
Nettl UK have launched a site selling Animasks – animal masks providing protection and fun! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE NHS & WWF.
To furlough or not to furlough…..
A brief overview of the Job Retention Scheme
Local Businesses Adapting & Keeping Busy
With the current restrictions in place, many of our local businesses have been offering alternative services or have set up from home, juggling work with home schooling and, generally, adapting to what has become the (temporary) 'new norm'. We asked our members to...
New Bin Collection Schedule
Following government’s guidance, SMBC will continue with their essential bin collections but will be running at a reduced capacity. Main Changes to Schedule: Green bins There will be no further green bin collections until further notice. Food waste must be put in your...
Self-employment Income Support Scheme – SEISS
Government press conference – 26th March - 5pm Self-employment Income Support Scheme - SEISS: Measures have been put in place to financially support the self-employed, those whose income has been negatively impacted by COVID-19 –...
Official Updates for Businesses as of 25 March 2020
The following is a copy & paste of updated information for businesses received in an email from SMBC following the PM's Daily Update on 25 March: Retailers: Off licences have been added to the list of retailers who are allowed to remain open...
Stockport Jobs Match
Stockport Jobs Match - Matching Stockport Workers with Jobs during the Coronovirus Stockport Jobs Match aims to connect employers who have urgent temporary or permanent vacancies with applicants who are immediately available and in need of employment at this time....
Priority Supermarket Hours
Please see below for the list of Priority Hours for the elderly, vulnerable, and Health & Emergency Service workers