As the country navigates through the Covid-19 pandemic, we want to assure you that PaddingtonNow BID is making every effort to keep BID services operating as normal. We are working closely with Westminster, TfL, the Mayors Office, BIDs and other key stakeholders to provide the latest and most up to date and relevant information.
Most importantly during lockdown the Community Safety Team will continue to work their full operation hours keeping an eye on your business if are unable to be in the area.
The BID team are on hand to deal with any inquiries and concerns you may have in regards to operations such as recycling, volunteering, anti-social behavior and/or other operational matters please email on askus@paddingtonnow.co.uk
For more information about reopening after lockdown please click here.
Government Support and Advice
Changes to isolation period following a positive test – Monday 17 January
Round 4 of Additional Restrictions Grant Scheme Launches
Plan B Omicron – December 8 announcement
Alfresco Dining – How to apply for October 2021 licenses
Government Working Safety Guide – updated August 17
Guidance for Businesses and Venues from Monday 19 July
Moving to Step 4 of the Government roadmap.
Four week pause at Step 3 of Government Road Map – June 14
Government Roadmap out of lockdown Spring 2021
Chancellors Budget 2021 announcement – Changes that may affect your business.
Round 2 Additional Restriction Grant Scheme (ARG)
Government roadmap out of lockdown
Coronavirus discretionary business grants from Westminster council
Free digital training for businesses
Coronavirus testing in Westminster
National Lockdown: Stay at Home 4 January
London: Tier 4 Lockdown Stay at Home
London: Tier 3 Lockdown 16 December
Shop Safe retail support for operating in Tier 2
National restrictions update: 23 November
Government Covid-19 Winter Plan
November update on lockdown grants
Financial support for businesses required to shut in second lockdown
New National Restrictions from 5 November
Local COVID alert levels: what you need to know
Three Tier Covid Lockdown Rules Explained
Job Support Scheme expanded to firms required to close due to Covid Restrictions
Key Changes to Hospitality Sector Licensing Legislation: Met Police Letter
Latest Government Measures to Combat Second Wave – 22 September 2020
Rule of 6 New Government Guidelines
Government Support for Businesses – Find out if you are eligible.
Rates Revaluation Postponed – May 6
Claim for wages through Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Small Businesses Boosted by Bounce Back Loans
Coronavirus – Government Support for Self-Employed
March 23 Prime Ministers speech
Government Action Plan – A guide to what you can expect
Full guidance on staying at home and away from others
Coronavirus Action Plan: a Guide to What You Can Expect Across the UK
COVID-19: Latest Government Advice
COVID-19: Guidance for Employers and Businesses
Public Health England: Latest Information on Coronavirus
NHS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Hub
Citizens Advice Bureau Westminster
HMRC Business Support Helpline – 0800 024 1222
Coronavirus WhatsApp Information Service:
To use this free service, simply add 07860 064422 in your phone contacts and then message the word ‘hi’ in a WhatsApp message to get started.
Fire and Water Safety
With many businesses now looking at reopening and adapting how they work in terms of social distancing it is crucial fire safety and water management (to avoid Legionnaires) needs are considered along side these changes
Tourism Advice
VisitLondon – Coronavirus: Latest information and Advice
Metropolitan Police Advice
Met Police advice for premises licence holder or designated premises supervisors
Crime Prevention Advice from Metropolitan Police
Take Away (Off Sales) Licensing Advice
Advice to Retailers Hiring Additional Staff to Manage Queues and Social Distancing
Community
How to help the Paddington Community during COVID-19
Support for Paddington’s Homeless Community during COVID-19
If you are a Paddington BID member and would like to share any concerns please get in touch by emailing askus@paddingtonnow.co.uk
A Letter from the BID Chairman
A Letter from BID Chairman, Will Clayton
