From next Monday, 17th May Step 3 of the Government's roadmap out of lockdown is due to be implemented. In the run up to the further easing of restrictions, the working safely during Coronavirus guidance for hospitality including restaurants and pubs has been updated setting out details on how to serve customers inside. Find the updated guidance here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021/covid-19-response-spring-2021-su...... See MoreSee Less
Great to see the odd glimpse of 🌞 bringing people safely into our town today. Looking forward to 17th May when pubs and restaurants can open inside again. ... See MoreSee Less
Town Centre gains momentum It’s great to see so much going on in our town centre with the new Riverside Park looking good and pubs opening their outside hospitality areas. We look forward to 17th May and the next stage of the easing of lockdown restrictions when cafes, pubs, bars can open inside and outdoor social contact is relaxed. Performance and sporting events resume with social distancing. Andover is safe, easy and enjoyable. youtube.com/watch?v=lxHOn2UdaaM&feature=share... See MoreSee Less
Test Valley Borough Council have received their allocation of this grant from government and last week paid out nearly £1m to Test Valley Businesses. If your business has been in receipt of a previous grant, we understand you need not apply. Our advice to you however is to use this link and start an application because once you have done that, you will be in the system and have a reference number.
As many local businesses prepare behind the scenes to reopen after this lockdown, yesterday’s Prime Minister’s confirmation yesterday that we are on target to start to reopen from next Monday, 12th April has been warmly welcomed. Steve Godwin from Andover BID says that the confirmation came as many town centre businesses just can’t wait to welcome people back again. Todays great news that High Street Peacock’s store has been saved is also welcomed locally.
From next Monday non-essential retail, hairdressers, nail salons & libraries and museums can also open. Outdoor hospitality for pubs and restaurants is allowed with the household or rule of six.
Businesses – CBILS (Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme) – application deadline in 2-days’ time!
If you have considered using the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) to prepare your business as lockdown eases over the next few months?
Deadline for business applications is midnight 31st March 2021.
Key benefits: • No fees to be paid & 12 months interest free • No Personal Guarantee • Loan amount - min £50,000 to max £5,000,000 • Loan term - up to 6 years • APR - from 3% #andover#shoplocal#shopwhereyou live Further information: www.andoverbid.co.uk... See MoreSee Less
World Recycling Day Andover BID working closely with Grist Environmental a family business and providing a cost neutral Waste Charter for Andover businesses. Our charter ensures business waste is recycled with nothing to landfill. On World Recycling day, climate change is threatening our environment and it is important to all take action to preserve our planet’s future and protect the Earth’s valuable natural resources. Recycling (by both businesses and residents) saves more CO2 emissions each year than those generated by the entire aviation industry. #andover#shoplocal#shopwhereyoulive Further information: www.andoverbid.co.uk... See MoreSee Less
The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is ending on March 31st. While a Recovery Loan Scheme was announced in the recent budget, businesses will be required to meet the costs of interest payments from the outset. So now is the last chance to secure additional funds via the CBIL scheme - alongside benefits like no repayments for 12 months - to help your business rebound as lockdown restrictions, apply: www.testvalley.gov.uk/business/businessgrantsandsupport/grantsandfunding Further details: www.andoverbid.co.uk/... See MoreSee Less
Andover Town Centre Prepares for the lifting of lockdown restrictions An interesting glimpse of what is happening behind the scenes in town. Businesses are decorating, retail window displays are being prepared, pubs are advertising for staff. Today, The Globe. in the High Street is advertising, jobs, jobs, jobs whilst Active Staff the recruitment Agency say they have plenty of unfilled vacancies, permanent, temporary, part time, full time. Andover prepares to come alive again. April 12th is the day that government tell us non-essential retail can open again. Andover, Safe, Easy & Enjoyable. #andover#shoplocal#shopwhereyou live www.andoverbid.org.uk... See MoreSee Less
Let's hope everyone sticks to the rule or we will be back to square 1 again
Government route out of lockdown starts today
As we begin to see COVID restrictions lift in a controlled way from today, children able to go back to school and we are all able to meet with one other person outside for recreation, not just exercise. Meanwhile businesses are planning and looking forward to 12th April when non-essential retail, outside hospitality and most outdoor settings can reopen and 17th May when the rule of six comes in for indoor hospitality. Businesses are working out how they individually benefit from last Wednesdays budget, details here: www.gov.uk/government/news/budget-2021-what-you-need-to-know Further detail available from Andover BID www.andoverbid.co.uk/... See MoreSee Less
Andover businesses who have applied for the Local Restrictions Support Grant for the period of 16th February to 31st March 2021 will be paid automatically once funding has been received from government. Those who have previously applied do NOT need to do so again however, businesses that have not applied can still do so if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Businesses fully meeting the criteria will be awarded the following amounts:
Rateable value under £15,000: £2,096 Rateable value between £15,000 to £51,000: £3,143 Rateable value over £51,000: £4,714
The LRSG is open to businesses that have a business rate account, where premises are closed by national restrictions. Full details can be found on Test Valley Borough Council website:
Chancellor’s Budget & early spring weather brings cheer to Andover high street
There is early spring optimism today as businesses look forward to details of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring budget on Wednesday. The £5bn grant scheme for businesses is aimed at supporting them in reopening their businesses after lockdown. Today, the high street is alive with activity as new high street businesses prepare to open whilst BID works closely with existing businesses planning a campaign to promote Andover as a Safe, Easy and enjoyable place to visit & shop. Further details www.andoverbid.org.uk
This is great news for those shops that remain but businesses and shops left Andover well before COVID and this isn't the solution for those businesses.
From next Monday, 17th May Step 3 of the Government's roadmap out of lockdown is due to be implemented.
In the run up to the further easing of restrictions, the working safely during Coronavirus guidance for hospitality including restaurants and pubs has been updated setting out details on how to serve customers inside.
Find the updated guidance here:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-response-spring-2021/covid-19-response-spring-2021-su... ... See MoreSee Less
COVID-19 Response - Spring 2021 (Summary)
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Great to see the odd glimpse of 🌞 bringing people safely into our town today. Looking forward to 17th May when pubs and restaurants can open inside again. ... See MoreSee Less
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Town Centre gains momentum
It’s great to see so much going on in our town centre with the new Riverside Park looking good and pubs opening their outside hospitality areas. We look forward to 17th May and the next stage of the easing of lockdown restrictions when cafes, pubs, bars can open inside and outdoor social contact is relaxed. Performance and sporting events resume with social distancing. Andover is safe, easy and enjoyable.
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Government Restart Grants for Andover Businesses
Test Valley Borough Council have received their allocation of this grant from government and last week paid out nearly £1m to Test Valley Businesses. If your business has been in receipt of a previous grant, we understand you need not apply. Our advice to you however is to use this link and start an application because once you have done that, you will be in the system and have a reference number.
testvalley-online.victoriaforms.com/Viewer-VicForms.asp?user=anon&Form=Test%20Valley%20Restart%20...
#andover #shoplocal #shopwhereyou live
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Andover Business Improvement District (BID) - Andover, Hampshire
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Andover Business Improvement Districts (BID) was elected as a Town Centre BID and came into effect on 1 April 2019.Comment on Facebook
Andover Town Centre Prepares to Open Up
As many local businesses prepare behind the scenes to reopen after this lockdown, yesterday’s Prime Minister’s confirmation yesterday that we are on target to start to reopen from next Monday, 12th April has been warmly welcomed. Steve Godwin from Andover BID says that the confirmation came as many town centre businesses just can’t wait to welcome people back again. Todays great news that High Street Peacock’s store has been saved is also welcomed locally.
www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2021/04/peacocks-rescued-from-administration/
From next Monday non-essential retail, hairdressers, nail salons & libraries and museums can also open. Outdoor hospitality for pubs and restaurants is allowed with the household or rule of six.
#andover #shoplocal #shopwhereyou live
Further information: www.andoverbid.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less
Andover Business Improvement District (BID) - Andover, Hampshire
www.andoverbid.co.uk
Andover Business Improvement Districts (BID) was elected as a Town Centre BID and came into effect on 1 April 2019.Comment on Facebook
Businesses – CBILS (Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme) – application deadline in 2-days’ time!
If you have considered using the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) to prepare your business as lockdown eases over the next few months?
Deadline for business applications is midnight 31st March 2021.
Key benefits:
• No fees to be paid & 12 months interest free
• No Personal Guarantee
• Loan amount - min £50,000 to max £5,000,000
• Loan term - up to 6 years
• APR - from 3%
#andover #shoplocal #shopwhereyou live
Further information: www.andoverbid.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less
Andover Business Improvement District (BID) - Andover, Hampshire
www.andoverbid.co.uk
Andover Business Improvement Districts (BID) was elected as a Town Centre BID and came into effect on 1 April 2019.Comment on Facebook
World Recycling Day
Andover BID working closely with Grist Environmental a family business and providing a cost neutral Waste Charter for Andover businesses. Our charter ensures business waste is recycled with nothing to landfill. On World Recycling day, climate change is threatening our environment and it is important to all take action to preserve our planet’s future and protect the Earth’s valuable natural resources. Recycling (by both businesses and residents) saves more CO2 emissions each year than those generated by the entire aviation industry.
#andover #shoplocal #shopwhereyoulive
Further information: www.andoverbid.co.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is ending on March 31st. While a Recovery Loan Scheme was announced in the recent budget, businesses will be required to meet the costs of interest payments from the outset. So now is the last chance to secure additional funds via the CBIL scheme - alongside benefits like no repayments for 12 months - to help your business rebound as lockdown restrictions, apply: www.testvalley.gov.uk/business/businessgrantsandsupport/grantsandfunding
Further details: www.andoverbid.co.uk/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Andover Town Centre Prepares for the lifting of lockdown restrictions An interesting glimpse of what is happening behind the scenes in town. Businesses are decorating, retail window displays are being prepared, pubs are advertising for staff. Today, The Globe. in the High Street is advertising, jobs, jobs, jobs whilst Active Staff the recruitment Agency say they have plenty of unfilled vacancies, permanent, temporary, part time, full time. Andover prepares to come alive again. April 12th is the day that government tell us non-essential retail can open again. Andover, Safe, Easy & Enjoyable.
#andover #shoplocal #shopwhereyou live
www.andoverbid.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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Let's hope everyone sticks to the rule or we will be back to square 1 again
Government route out of lockdown starts today
As we begin to see COVID restrictions lift in a controlled way from today, children able to go back to school and we are all able to meet with one other person outside for recreation, not just exercise. Meanwhile businesses are planning and looking forward to 12th April when non-essential retail, outside hospitality and most outdoor settings can reopen and 17th May when the rule of six comes in for indoor hospitality.
Businesses are working out how they individually benefit from last Wednesdays budget, details here:
www.gov.uk/government/news/budget-2021-what-you-need-to-know
Further detail available from Andover BID www.andoverbid.co.uk/ ... See MoreSee Less
Andover Business Improvement District (BID) - Andover, Hampshire
www.andoverbid.co.uk
Andover Business Improvement Districts (BID) was elected as a Town Centre BID and came into effect on 1 April 2019.Comment on Facebook
Local Restrictions Support Grant
Andover businesses who have applied for the Local Restrictions Support Grant for the period of 16th February to 31st March 2021 will be paid automatically once funding has been received from government. Those who have previously applied do NOT need to do so again however, businesses that have not applied can still do so if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Businesses fully meeting the criteria will be awarded the following amounts:
Rateable value under £15,000: £2,096
Rateable value between £15,000 to £51,000: £3,143
Rateable value over £51,000: £4,714
The LRSG is open to businesses that have a business rate account, where premises are closed by national restrictions. Full details can be found on Test Valley Borough Council website:
www.testvalley.gov.uk/business/covid-19-national-lockdown-business-grant-schemes ... See MoreSee Less
Covid 19 – Business Support Grant Schemes, Test Valley Borough Council
www.testvalley.gov.uk
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Chancellor’s Budget & early spring weather brings cheer to Andover high street
There is early spring optimism today as businesses look forward to details of Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s Spring budget on Wednesday. The £5bn grant scheme for businesses is aimed at supporting them in reopening their businesses after lockdown. Today, the high street is alive with activity as new high street businesses prepare to open whilst BID works closely with existing businesses planning a campaign to promote Andover as a Safe, Easy and enjoyable place to visit & shop. Further details www.andoverbid.org.uk
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Budget 2021: £5bn fund to help High Street recover from Covid
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Grants for 700,000 firms in England come as Rishi Sunak warns of a "challenge" ahead of the Budget.Comment on Facebook
This is great news for those shops that remain but businesses and shops left Andover well before COVID and this isn't the solution for those businesses.