Published on Wednesday 29 December 2021 at 5:18 pm
Do you run a café, shop, restaurant or local food business in Blackburn or Darwen?
If so, as part of the next printed Shuttle magazine we are looking to help our local businesses by shining a spotlight on them – showcasing what makes each business special.
Filed under: business | business support | businesses | magazine | Shuttle
Published on Thursday 4 March 2021 at 9:06 am
A Blackburn beauty salon owner is looking forward to welcoming her clients back in when restrictions are relaxed next month.
Filed under: business support | coronavirus | covid | Picture This
Published on Monday 1 March 2021 at 2:17 pm
As part of its ongoing Covid-19 support for local businesses and the community, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has announced a one-off grant payment for taxi drivers who have been severely impacted by the pandemic.
Filed under: business support | coronavirus | COVID-19 | taxis
Published on Thursday 25 February 2021 at 11:26 am
An information pack is available to help businesses that have Covid-19 cases in the workplace.
The Covid-19 Workplace Resource Pack for Workplaces is available on the Council’s website with all information on how to manage cases, report to the correct bodies and also manage contacts and staff who may be affected.
Filed under: business support | Councillor | Covid-19 Workplace Resource Pack | Phil Riley | SMART lateral flow testing
Published on Wednesday 6 January 2021 at 4:05 pm
More support for businesses has been announced as the country enters a further lockdown.
The Government announced that the current lockdown would start on Tuesday, January 5th and is currently due to last until at least February 15th.
Filed under: business support | Councillor | discretionary grants | grants | Phil Riley
Published on Monday 16 November 2020 at 4:42 pm
The Council has opened the second Covid Discretionary Business Grant Programme for local businesses affected by the current lockdown.
Published on Thursday 5 November 2020 at 4:39 pm
New business closures and restrictions are being introduced by the Government from Thursday, November 5th as the country enters anther lockdown.
Filed under: Business grants | business support | coronavirus | Councillor | lockdown | Phil Riley
Published on Tuesday 27 October 2020 at 4:53 pm
The Government has announced further funding to support businesses that are required to close due to local restrictions.
Filed under: business support | Councillor | Local Restriction Support Grant | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 6 May 2020 at 10:18 am
The next online Q&A event for local businesses is taking place on Thursday, May 7th to give support during the coronavirus crisis.
Filed under: Blackburn Town Centre BID | Blackburn with Darwen Council | business support | Councillor | Hive | online sessions | Phil Riley
Published on Friday 1 May 2020 at 12:56 pm
More than £32million has now been paid out to the borough’s businesses to support them through the coronavirus pandemic.
Filed under: business support | Councillor | Government grants | Growth and Development | Phil Riley
Published on Friday 17 April 2020 at 5:18 pm
Finance teams at the Council are working around the clock to send the Government’s business grants to eligible firms in the borough.
Filed under: business support | coronavirus | Councillor | Government grants | Phil Riley
Published on Wednesday 8 April 2020 at 1:12 pm
The Council is starting to send out Government grant payments to local businesses affected by the coronavirus.
Filed under: business support | coronavirus | Councillor | funds | Government grants | Phil Riley
Published on Thursday 2 April 2020 at 4:16 pm
Council staff are working hard in administering the business rate grants announced by the Government to help some of our small and medium sized firms during this unprecedented situation.
Filed under: Business grants | business support | coronavirus | Councillor | Phil Riley
Published on Friday 27 March 2020 at 1:58 pm
The Council is committed to supporting all businesses and the wider economy of Blackburn with Darwen.
Filed under: business support | coronavirus | Councillor | Government grants | Phil Riley | Self-Employed Income Support Scheme | self-employed people
