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BCC responds to changes to Job Retention Scheme and support for the self-employed

Commenting on the Chancellor’s announcement today (29th May) on additional changes that will be made to the Job Retention Scheme from July onwards, BCC Director General Adam Marshall said: “The Chancellor has listened to business communities and struck a careful balance that will help many firms bring furloughed staff back to work flexibly over the coming months.

Mid Yorkshire Chamber welcomes new Patron

Leading supplier of fever screening systems helping business community safely return to work. The Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce, which supports almost 500 businesses across the districts of Halifax, Huddersfield and Wakefield, has welcomed a new Patron - Your Choice Fire & Security.

Further support for small businesses during the pandemic

A new grant of up to £10,000 will soon be available to help small businesses which haven’t yet been eligible for financial support through the Government’s previous coronavirus business grant schemes.

Thank you to our incredible volunteers!

During national Volunteers’ Week (1 – 7 June), Calderdale Council is paying tribute to over 1000 people who have volunteered to support vulnerable residents across the borough during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Supporting young people to make Positive Choices

An innovative project that supports young people in Calderdale has been awarded funding to allow its work to continue and develop. Calderdale Council’s Positive Choices programme has been awarded £270,000 from the Department for Education’s Children’s Social Care Innovation Programme – it’s one of just 14 projects around the country to be selected at this time.

Extra support for people with diabetes during coronavirus pandemic

Calderdale Council and NHS Calderdale Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) are urging people with diabetes to access the support available to them, to help stay safe and well during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Safe reopening of Calderdale markets

Calderdale Council is planning the safe, phased reopening of its markets across the borough, following Government guidance that outdoor markets can reopen from Monday 1 June, and indoor markets (along with other non-essential retailers) from Monday 15 June, as long as they protect staff and customers from COVID-19.