Please read our information on how we are supporting residents and businesses, as well as information on affected services.
Businesses can now access free twice-weekly rapid testing for their staff.
There are a number of grants available that cover the restrictions put in place by the Government.
Commercial Services will be aiming to keep suppliers to the Council updated on a regular basis as the situation around COVID-19 develops.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) support is available to businesses
Provides funding to employers to create job placements for 16 to 24 year olds on Universal Credit.
Apply for the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme
The scheme helps small and medium-sized businesses to access loans and other kinds of finance up to £5 million. The government guarantees 80% of the finance to the lender and pays interest and any fees for the first 12 months.
Claim for wages through the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
30 November 2020 is the last day you can submit claims for periods ending on or before 31 October 2020. After this date you will not be able to submit any further claims or add to existing claims.
Apply for the Coronavirus Future Fund
The Future Fund provides government loans to UK-based companies ranging from £125,000 to £5 million, subject to at least equal match funding from private investors.
Visit the Growth Hub for free advice and information on local and national business support, sources of finance and help to build business resilience.
Business Rates information page
You can find out about; rate relief and support, grants for businesses, expanded Retail Discount 2020/21, nursery schools relief, discretionary grant funding.
Phone: 0800 998 1098
Phoneline and webchat open Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm
Email: enquiries@businesssupporthelpline.org
HMRC have online help set up to help businesses and self-employed people concerned about not being able to pay their tax due to coronavirus.
Money saving expert help for self employed and small Ltd Companies
Business regulatory support website
Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board
Need help?
Most issues can be resolved online, it's the quickest and most convenient way to get help.
Use our contact us form- Covid 19
- 0300 1231 118
- covid19@cornwall.gov.uk
