Nottingham City Council understands the impact of the COVID pandemic is having on our business community. We're working hard to bring you the latest information as quickly as possible during these uncertain times.
Special editions of the Growing Nottingham newsletter will be published regularly as new information becomes available, we hope you will find this useful and please, if you know someone who would benefit from receiving this newsletter, share it with them. They will also be able to sign up to receive the newsletter by visiting Nottingham City Council's Stay Connected portal.
Thank you and stay safe, we're with you during these difficult times.
Latest Support from Nottingham City Council
UPDATED 27 March 2020
If you think you are eligible for the cash grants (?10,000 or ?25,000) you do not need to do anything. We will write to you if you are eligible for this grant once details have been provided to us by the Government.
Regarding Business Rates holidays - there is no action for you. If you are eligible, we will issue a revised council tax bill in April to confirm there are no business rates to pay in 2020/21.
Bills have already been issued for 2020/21 but for those businesses affected by the changes above of which the City Council will implement, your bills will be reissued during April 2020 and we advise that?no payments should be made in April 2020.?Direct Debits due throughout April for 2020/21 bills will not be called.
For those that are not affected by the below or will be claiming directly from central government please continue under current payment arrangements.
Support for Self-Employed People
On Thursday 26 March, the Chancellor announced support for people who are self-employed individuals whose income has been negatively affected by the Coronavirus pandemic.?The scheme will provide a grant to self-employed individuals or partnerships, worth 80% of their profits up to a cap of ?2,500 per month.
Information on the scheme including eligibility and how to access it.
Nottingham Jobs is the city council?s one stop service for people who are unemployed or looking for work. In partnership with the local Department for Works & Pensions (DWP) Job Centres, we can offer you one-to-one support over the phone or by email. During the Coronavirus outbreak, we are focused on recruitment to the following vital sectors; Health and Social Care, Retail, Logistics and Driving.
To find out more or speak to one of the team,?contact 0115 876 4508?(lines are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday) or email?[email protected]
These are just a few selected support offers, full details of what is currently available can be found on our new COVID-19 webpage.
The D2N2 Growth Hub team are also available for any other queries you may have.
For the latest on how you can find advice and support?during the outbreak, visit our webpage or call our enquiry line on 0333 006 9178.
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Nottingham City Council are urgently recruiting for Care Workers
 The new roles will be on casual assignment basis paid at ?9.94/hour plus casual enhancement of 12.04%.
These roles involve personal care, as well as getting people in and out of bed, cooking light meals, medication checks, etc.
You?don?t need?previous experience and?we will pay for a DBS check if you need one.
Applicants will be assigned work within a 1 mile radius of their postcode, therefore they will be accessible on foot with no need to use public transport. Applications from drivers are also encouraged.
You can make a?big difference?to the lives of vulnerable people in Nottingham at a time when they need it the most. Please send your full name and phone number to:?[email protected]?
Innovation COVID 19 Challenge Funding Opportunity
NHSX have launched a challenge fund to find solutions to support the most vulnerable: they are seeking innovative ideas of ways in which the elderly, vulnerable and those self-isolating during COVID?19 can be supported. Government funding is available to support this, further details are available here.?
Why we are doing this:
We believe new technologies can help support the vulnerable, elderly and self-isolating as COVID-19 continues to spread. Within this challenge, we are particularly looking for innovators able to support in the following areas. If this is your company, apply.
Please note: this competition is aimed at helping in the community, and we are not looking for solutions that are trying to solve clinical problems or require integration with NHS systems.
Remote Social Care:
- Finding healthy and qualified carers who can provide support for those in need
- Managing and delivering care in care homes
- Delivering domiciliary care and technology in the home
Optimising Staffing in Care and Volunteering Sectors:
- Recruiting, training and certifying of doctors and nurses and professional carers
- Volunteering ? recruiting and triaging volunteers into clinical and non-clinical workers
- Projecting demand for health and care workers across the country to improve deployment and management of resources
- Tackling data gaps in the care sector to understand the financial sustainability and needs of care businesses
Mental Health:
- Discovering and delivering mental health services
- Accessing relevant and inclusive peer 2 peer communities
- Supporting self-management of mental health and well-being
- Facilitating employee well-being
Do you have a positive story to tell about how your business is getting through the COVID-19 outbreak or how you are supporting your local community? I'd love to publish some of them here or on our twitter account.?
Thank you!
Andrew
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