November Lockdown Means More Grants!
Harrogate Borough Council have released details of the Local Restrictions Support Grant, intended for businesses that were trading up until the national lockdown when they were legally required to close.
Town Centre Business Re-opening Support Grants
BID levy payers can still apply for one of its coronavirus re-opening grants, match-funded to a maximum of £750, which has been extended and can now be used to fund e-commerce websites and improve existing ones in support of online selling and ‘click and collect’, and providing home delivery services.
Harrogate BID adds illuminated tribute to town centre war memorial
Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) had added a fitting, illuminated tribute to the town centre war memorial.
Harrogate BID Board Elections
Election Update We are in the final days of accepting applications to become a Director of the Harrogate BID Board for 1 January to 31 December 2021. The Board comprises up to 15 Directors, with a variety of complementary skills, representing various business sectors as follows: 3 National Retailers 3 Independent Retailers 2 Office and…
BID Devolution Update
North Yorkshire Devolution Explained The most significant shakeup of local government since 1974 is about to change the North Yorkshire administration map for many years to come – and whatever the outcome, due to be implemented in March 2022 – it will have an impact on all of the region’s residents and businesses. And with…
Covid-19 Secure Guidelines for Hospitality Businesses – Now Available
Positioning Hospitality for an Optimum Recovery COVID-19 Secure advice and risk assessment for hospitality businesses UKHospitality and partner organisations have consolidated advice and good practice from many parts of the hospitality and visitor sector into one guidance document, to help businesses make their workplaces COVID-19 Secure, in line with Government guidelines. You must refer to…
Guidance on Reopening Your Business – Now Available
The government’s COVID-19 recovery plan aims to safeguard livelihoods, but in a way that is safe and continues to protect the NHS. Many retail businesses are now allowed to reopen (from 15 June onwards) but shops cannot operate in the same way that they did before. Every business must make sure they are COVID-19 secure…
BID creates special “Harrogate Welcomes You” social distancing packs for town businesses
Ahead of Harrogate businesses and shops starting to reopen from Monday (June 1), the town’s Business Improvement District (BID) has produced a series of posters and floor stickers to assist staff and customers with social distancing measures. Your FREE Pack The “Harrogate Welcomes You” pack – which are free to all businesses within the BID…
Harrogate BID launches coronavirus business impact survey
Harrogate BID has launched a coronavirus impact survey, so it can better understand what assistance businesses require now – and more importantly what support they will need once the lockdown ends! The questionnaire, which is being sent out to BID members and can also be found on the Harrogate BID website, will help determine the…
Harrogate BID appoints Interim Manager
Simon Kent, a previous director of Harrogate Convention Centre, will take over the day-to-day running of the organisation, including liaising directly with town centre businesses, reporting into the Board and fostering relations with BIDs around the country. Earlier this year, the organisation formed to promote Harrogate town centre as a must-visit destination for shoppers and…