Urban centres covid-19 advice

Reopening and operating your business safely

The following links provide safety guidance for workplaces giving practical advice and steps to be considered during the Covid-19 crisis. It includes advice on Public Health Guidelines, Safer Work Practices and Mental Health and Well-being.

• Support for businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. 
• Government guidance on working safely. 

Moving and increasing your business online presence

Remote working and social distancing are likely to remain features of UK business for some time. As a result, being able to do business digitally and flexibly is even more important now than ever before. Below you will find advice, guidance and case studies from Birmingham Chamber of Commerce members and National Cyber Security Centre:

• Moving from physical to digital. 
• Doing business digitally remotely.

Connectivity

Birmingham City Council has launched its Emergency Transport Plan outlining plans for a wide range of measures to support walking, cycling and public transport across the city, in light of COVID-19. The following links provide guidance and information regarding delivery of the plan:

• Birmingham announces measures as part of new emergency transport plan. 
• Cycling and walking measures to be delivered to Birmingham. 

Grant, loans and general business support

Grants totalling more than £231 million will begin to be paid to eligible businesses in Birmingham, as part of the Government’s COVID-19 support package. The following links provide guidance and information regarding business loans and grants.

• WMCA guidance. 
• Guidance from Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce. 

Other support

West Midlands community is rallying to offer support for front-line services, businesses and citizens affected by COVID-19. The following link is a platform that has been created to coordinate offers and requests for support, bringing the community together in the fight against coronavirus.

• Guidance from the Arts Council.