Information and Support for Businesses
We are committed to providing businesses across East Lindsey with helpful information and will keep this page updated with information from the government and our partners. We want to support one another during this challenging time, and will share any of your initiatives, along with helpful information from trusted organisations.
Financial Support
We are supporting Government by distributing a package of financial support to East Lindsey businesses that are impacted by the National Lockdown and Tier restrictions. Details of the schemes that are currently available can be found on our dedicated Coronavirus Business Grants page.
Self-Employment Income Support Scheme (SEISS): The Self-Employment Income Support Scheme grant provides critical support to the self-employed in the form of grants. The fourth grant covers 1 February 2021 to 30 April 2021; the online service to claim the fourth grant will be available from late April 2021. If you're eligible based on your tax returns, HMRC will contact you in mid-April to give you a date that you can make your claim from. It will be given to you either by email, letter or within the online service. You'll need to confirm you meet other eligibility criteria when you make your claim. You must make your claim on or before 1 June 2021. For more information about the scheme click here.
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.Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has now been extended until 30 September 2021.
For more information on the CJRS, click here. Check to see the updates on: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: Business Lincolshire have complied some useful resources on Redundancy and HR Support.