Information and Support for Businesses

Financial Support

• Support for businesses most impacted by Omicron
  Government announced (on the 21/12/21) further financial assistance to specific sectors impacted by the spread of Covid-19 - more information on this package can be found at: www.e-lindsey.gov.uk/OHLG
• We supported Government by distributing a package of financial support to East Lindsey businesses impacted by the National Lockdown and Tier restrictions. Details of the schemes that were available can be found on our dedicated Coronavirus Business Grants page.
• Guidance to clarify the eligibility conditions for Universal Credit and New Style Employment and Support Allowance, to add Pension Credit, New Style Jobseeker's Allowance and the Test and Trace Support Payment as other financial help that can be claimed, is available here. 
• A dedicated helpline has been set up to help businesses and self-employed individuals in financial distress and with outstanding tax liabilities receive support with their tax affairs. If you are concerned about being able to pay your tax due to Coronavirus, call HMRC's dedicated helpline on 0800 0159 559.

Business Support

• Business Lincolnshire Support: Business Lincolnshire has dedicated adviser support for telephone consultations and advice. Further information is available here. Business Lincolnshire have also established a Coronavirus helpline, call 01522 782189 (Option 3) or email businesslincolnshire@lincolnshire.gov.uk to speak to a local business adviser at the Growth Hub. The helpline is open from 9am until 5pm with an answer phone outside of these hours.
• Greater Lincolnshire Local Enterprise Partnership: Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Greater Lincolnshire LEP has been working alongside over 25 local authority, private sector, third sector, and education organisations to support the economy and business community. The COVID-19 Economic Revival Strategy for Greater Lincolnshire brings together medium term commitments from this partnership to outline strategic objectives that will drive the revival of our economy as we emerge from the pandemic. Find out more on the GLLEP's website.
• Government Business Support: A full range of business support measures have been made available to UK businesses and employees.
• Mental Health Support: If you're feeling down, anxious or stressed, Business Lincolnshire have assembled a range of mental health resources to support you.
• Redundancy Support: www.businesslincolnshire.com/events/event-details/?id=1086

Business Closures

Details of those businesses which must close as part of the National Restrictions can be found on the Government's website.