The following updates are from Neighbourhood Centres Co-ordinator Peter Mudge. Any businesses wishing to join the weekly mailing list, or stop receiving it, just needs to email peter.mudge@leeds.gov.uk stating their preference.
With all this hot weather there’s an increased risk of fires - don’t delay in reporting any concerns to the fire service immediately (999) as we do not want Leeds to be among this year’s casualties. And if the heat’s getting to you, there’s loads of cool advice here.
Guidance on how to prevent violence towards staff and deal with incidents is included in these 3 links: NBCC, Shopkind and ACS.
Streetlink is an independent service you can contact to advise of a rough sleeper in your area or indeed any other area. The national service will send an alert to a local #LeedsStreetSupport service, which will take action to help. Further information on street support Leeds can be found here
Here is aid available to business from Business & Skills (formerly Leeds LEP) which works to help businesses in West Yorkshire. It provides support and funding to help businesses grow, attract new investment to the region and develop the skills to create job prosperity.
Leeds’ Older People's Forum runs a free sign-up scheme so businesses can show they are Age and Dementia Friendly. Join businesses across the city and sign up. For more information click here or contact Sarah@opforum.org.uk
Leeds Mindful Employer Network provides mental health help for business owners, employers and staff. Use this FREE service to find out more or join the network here If you have any questions the support service may be able to help with email mindfulemployer@leedsmind.org.uk or leigh.staunton@leedsmind.org.uk Details about the Annual Conference are here . The March 19th event, “Overcoming Stigma: Mental Health Awareness and Support” has now sold out.
Leeds City Council, Employment and Skills service provides a bespoke free business support service to ensure growing businesses in the city can attract, develop and retain a greener, healthier and inclusive workforce.
Details of Leeds Community Foundation grants are here and advice on how to apply and fill in the forms here
Hospitality businesses considering a pavement café in district centres should email: streetworks.coordin@leeds.gov.uk Those in the city centre should contact city.centre.managem@leeds.gov.uk
Ofgem, (the office of gas and electricity markets,) has issued some advice for businesses here including help if your business cannot meet fuel costs. The Government’s Help with your energy bills summarises the various support schemes for households and businesses, with links to further assistance.
Leeds Money Information Centre (MIC) sets out organisations and services where people can seek financial advice and support, including benefits and welfare rights. The Leeds Alert notifications can help with your business continuity arrangements. Together Leeds provides a wealth of information about cost of living issues, including energy saving advice, free activities and warm spaces.
Details of how small and medium businesses can take action to cut emissions can be found on these sites: Business Support Growth - sustainability , Leeds by Example Business Climate Hub (SMEs) Latest Council news on topics are here and this gives Six Ways to Change Hearts and Minds.
Businesses can discover how to reduce carbon in their business. The calculator is here along with expert advice and grant funding information. To ensure the reckoner gives guidance for your needs and opportunities you will need to input your businesses’ energy consumption, fuel use, water consumption and company travel.
“Small Business Britain” looks to champion the needs of the 5.8 million small businesses in the UK. So for help, good practice and plenty of opportunities, dive in and discover here
General guidance: Grit bins for you to use; Blocked drains and gullies ; Protecting workers in low temperatures ; Putting controls in place to protect workers ; Workplace temperature checklist ; Slips and trips ; Reducing slips or trips
Leeds Community Gambling Service (Leeds CGS) raises awareness of gambling harms. For more information ring 0113 388 6466 or look online at https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/find-local-treatment/leeds/
Information on grants currently available through the Council to help businesses are here or ring Economic Development on 0113 222 4444. Details of the discretionary fund is here Click Business rates (leeds.gov.uk) to ensure you can get all the BR help possible.
British Business Bank has produced this guide to help businesses manage debt: Manage your business debt, improve your cash flow and get set for growth - British Business Bank (british-business-bank.co.uk) Other BBB information to help business is here
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