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Chelmsford, along with the rest of England, is now in lockdown until further notice. You can find out what this means and get other useful information on our coronavirus updates page.

Coronavirus help and guidance for businesses and employers

The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak presents a significant challenge to businesses around the globe.

The UK government have planned extensively over the years for an event like this. The UK is therefore well prepared to respond in a way that offers substantial protection.

You can also join our:

mailing list to receive updates about local business news, grants and events
closed Facebook Group, which provides an online community for businesses to share best practice, news stories and to support one another

Grants for businesses affected by coronavirusFind out how you can get financial help if your business is struggling.
Other forms of financial assistanceFind out more about the range of government schemes to further help businesses.
Government guidanceFind a summary of, and links to, the latest guidance for businesses from the government.
Business support contactsView a list of organisations that can offer help and guidance for your business.
Business Rates, benefits and Council TaxRead details of the changes to business rates, as well as how to get help from us if you are struggling to pay your Council Tax or private housing costs.
Guidance for food businessesFind out what you need to do if you want to make changes to your food business.
Minimise the risk of Legionnaire's DiseaseIf you are reopening your business after an extended closure, you must ensure that hot and cold-water systems are managed properly to minimise the risk of Legionnaires' disease.

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Last updated: 15 December 2020

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