As Covid-19 continues to have an unprecedented effect on the business community in South Bank, the BID is aiming to keep businesses as informed and up to date as possible, as to the activities the BID is currently undertaking to mitigate the impact on businesses, and the current relief and support available for businesses.
Resources
Business Support:
- Guidance from UK Government regarding businesses and employers
- Lambeth Council: Support for Businesses
- Southwark Council: Support for Businesses
- London Growth Hub
- UK Hospitality – Up to date information for hospitality businesses
- Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme – Application Information
Health and Safety Guidance:
Safety and Security:
South Bank BID Services
With so much of South Bank shut down, we wanted to reassure you that for now our core services remain in place. This includes South Bank Clean Team, our security work through South Bank Patrol and our dedicated Metropolitan Police Officers.
However, as the Covid-19 situation continues to change on a daily basis and as we are operating with significant uncertainty, all aspects of our approach need to be continually reviewed in line with government policy.
One area of South Bank experiencing unprecedented demand is St Thomas’ Hospital. South Bank BID is discussing the current situation at the hospital with the management team on a regular basis and finding ways to help staff through this crisis in any way we can.
Statements from the BID
We will link below to all of the latest updates on the work the BID is doing behind the scenes, both to provide relief during the current situation, while also looking towards the point of recovery and what can be done to ensure South Bank bounces back as quick as possible.
Updates
23/03 – Updated Statement to BID Businesses
18/03 – Our statement to BID businesses
Communication Channels
The BID will be sharing communication updates on our channels regarding all available help for businesses in the midst of this crisis, including regular updates via our newsletter and social media. If you would like to discuss the help available for your business during this time, please contact BID@southbanklondon.com.
Page last updated: 27th March.