The CRP team are hard at work and quickly flexing many of our delivery projects to support the most pressing needs in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Find out what help is available for businesses and communities, links to official government resources, and key updates from CRP’s projects supporting those in need.
Latest News and Support
8.10.20 – Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Statistics
12.10.20 – Welcome to Silicon Allee: the new global tech hubs. The Financial Times
15.10.20 – The criteria for the London Business Hub COVID-19 recovery grants criteria
15.10.20 – Coronavirus update on areas in local COVID alert levels
16.10.20 – HMG launches Export Growth Plan to help businesses
20.10.20 – Prime Minister’s statement on Coronavirus
21.10.20 – London Restaurant Spend Topped 2019 Before New Restrictions. City AM
22.10.20 – New government Covid scheme to pay up to half of wages
31.10.20 – Prime Minister Announces New National Restrictions
24.09.20 – NHS Covid-19 app launches in England and Wales
22.09.20 – Government update on COVID restrictions – September 22nd
22.09.20 – How London’s air pollution is impacting people with asthma and lung conditions
21.09.20 – Mayor of London urges the Government to help protect thousands of UK firms
15.09.20 – Road congestion levels in outer London higher than before lockdown
09.09.20 – New campaign to prevent spread of coronavirus indoors this winter
09.09.20 – Ministers announce new grants for businesses affected by local lockdowns
31.08.20 -Businesses urged to prepare for NHS COVID-19 app
31.08.20 – Dealing with a Covid19 outbreak in a hospitality venue
31.08.20 – A Recovery Plan for the West End – Centre for London report
31.08.20 – Transport for London reveals cost of pandemic
31.08.20 – The State of Global Air Quality Funding 2020 – Clean Air Fund report
26.08.20 – How can London’s pubs adapt to survive the crisis?
26.08.20 – Transport for London releases their Active Travel Tool Kit
24.08.20 – Groundwork London / Mayor of London launch Stronger Communities Fund
07.07.20 – Boroughs back road charging for capital as part of a green recovery from Covid-19.
07.07.20 – ‘Compelling’ evidence air pollution worsens coronavirus – study
07.07.20 – UK air pollution still down despite return to normal traffic – study
07.07.20 – ATCM publishes its report ‘Releasing the Social Business Economy’ exploring how learnings from 10 years of their Purple Flag accreditation scheme (management of urban destinations after dark – Night Time Economy) can support the re-emergence of hospitality, leisure and entertainment industries in the Coronavirus Crisis.
07.07.20 – National Trade Association for Market and Street Traders – COVID resources and guidance
Camden Council’s Climate Action Plan
Islington Council Safe reopening guidance
RBKC COVID-19 Guidance for reopening your business
LBHF Reopening for business during COVID-19
LB Lambeth Transport Strategy Coronavirus Emergency Response
LB Lewisham Supporting shops to reopen
LB Merton, Staying COVID-19 Secure in 2020 checklist
LB Wandsworth Guidance for re-opening businesses safely
LB Richmond COVID-19: Support for businesses
Reopening Guidance for Haringey businesses
Westminster City Council, A helping hand for businesses
01/06/20 – Streetspace for London – plan for new temporary cycle routes
01/06/20 – Streetspace for London – supplementary guidance on school streets
19/05/20 – Large areas of London to be made car-free as lockdown eased
19/05/20 – How is our urban environment changing?
19/05/20 – Changes on London’s streets: Congestion Charge and Ultra Low Emission Zone
11/05/20 – The UK Government’s COVID-19 recovery strategy
11/05/20 – West End Project – Stakeholder Briefing – May 2020
Which businesses deliver in your area?
From food deliveries and couriers, to cleaning services and maintenance – search the CRP Clean Air Villages Directory to see businesses delivering near you, and a full list of London cargo bike courier contact details.
Clean Air Walking Route Finder
Heading outside for your daily dose of exercise? See our journey planner to help identify low pollution walking and cycling routes in London.
Guidance
Government’s Coronavirus support website
Federation of Small Businesses Advice
Because I’m a Londoner campaign materials
Analysis of Shopper Concerns as re-opening of UK retail post COVID Report, Springboard
High Streets Task Force webinars
The GLA are developing new data and evidence to support high street growth, appointing Hatch Regeneris to analyse the cost and benefits of extending high street opening hours and are currently testing this with London local authorities. Please keep updated here for more information: https://bit.ly/38gepko
The Business Support Helpline number in England has changed to FREEPHONE 0800 998 1098. The helpline provides free, impartial business support and signposting services to businesses in England – which currently includes business advice on Covid-19.
London Growth Hub – Book a free appointment with a business or construction adviser to support your business through COVID-19.
Best practises for local businesses still trading
Code of practice for the commercial property sector
Safer Business Network –
Guidance for empty commercial premisses: Poster / Advice
British Retail Consortium – recommendations for retailers to consider when preparing to re-open
High Streets & Town Centres: Good Growth by Design
Fitzrovia Partnership: Reactive Recover Revive guide to get back to work safely
Health and Wellbeing
Good Thinking provides digital mental wellbeing support for London. The service promotes self-care for common mental health conditions, including anxiety, low mood, sleeping difficulties and stress.
London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
London Borough of Bexley + Mind in Bexley
London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
The Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames
London Borough of Tower Hamlets
A resource for alcohol rehab and treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic
Financial Support
See which Government financial support you may qualify for using their online tool
UK Government’s Coronavirus Business Support
UK Government Guidance for employers and businesses on COVID-19
COVID-19: support for businesses
COVID-19: guidance for employees
Business rates: expanded retail discount – guidance
Business Support: Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund
Business Support: Coronavirus Business Interruption Loans
Business Support: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Business Support: Cash Grant for Retail, Hospitality and Leisure
Business Support: Small Business Grant Funding
Business Support: Self-employment Income Support Scheme
Business Support: Coronavirus Future Fund
Mayor of London: £1m Back to Business Fund
Mayor of London: Culture at Risk Fund
Mayor of London: Pay It Forward – crowdfunding for businesses
COVID19 funder database – Charity Excellence Framework – An epic source of more than 545 COVID-19 related funders is here (All you need to do is register at Charity Excellence to access it, the assessments and four toolkits. It takes 2 mins and everything is free).
100+ Emergency Funders (LinkedIn)
London Community Response Fund
Third Sector Resilience Fund (Scotland)
Community Foundation Northern Ireland
Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland
National Lottery Community Fund
Citizens Advice offers free, confidential information and advice on your rights, including information about benefits, money and work.
You can call them on:
- 03444 111 444 (Adviceline)
- 03444 111 445 (Text relay)
Or visit these pages on the Citizens Advice website:
Travel and Transport
TfL Bus Updates as schools return after the summer.
TfL Active Travel Toolkit – released on 26th August 2020
TfL has published its Streetspace for London plan to help people to travel while maintaining safety and sustainability. Its message is that public transport should be avoided wherever possible. TFL is also advising travellers to use face coverings to stop the transmission of Covid-19. Read TFL’s press release here.
Cross River Partnership’s Walking Tube Report from July 2018 is still available to support Boroughs and BIDs in increasing active travel through safer walkways and better cycling routes.
As per government guidance, events listed in the Thames Path calendar between now and October have been cancelled or postponed to later in the year. From 11th July, government advice is that you can participate in team and other grassroots sports, where the sports governing body has issued guidance on how to do so safely. More information here.
CRP Partner’s Guidance websites
Further Support
Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you require any specific guidance or advice during this time.
Susannah Wilks – Director at Cross River Partnership