Stockport Business Recovery
Many businesses are suffering as a result of the current coronavirus outbreak.
While the economic future for some may yet be an unknown entity, we want to assure
you that you have access to a great support network. Here for you.
As a result of necessary restrictions being introduced to keep us safe during the Covid-19 crisis, we have all had to adapt to huge changes in the way we live and the way we work. New financial and employee support packages have been introduced to help to protect your business and new legislation has been introduced to keep us safe. It can all seem a little daunting. If you’re concerned about how COVID-19 will impact your business, we’re here to support you.
Staffing & Furlough
The Government's Job Retention Furlough scheme will pay 80% of employees salary, up to a maximum of £2,500 per month until the end of June, subject to employees meeting the necessary criteria. Find out more...
Employment
Some sectors are finding they are under-resourced to meet increased demand. If you are looking for more staff or are looking for a new role, Stockport Jobs Match can help. Find out more...
Financial Support
The packages of support include business support grant funding, a business interruption loan scheme, business rate relief and support for the self-employed. Find out more...
Return to work
When there is a government directive to start to return to work there will be protocols and new ways to work run businesses whilst ensuting maximum protection to staff health and well being. Find out more...
Message from Steve Oliver
Group CEO of Stockport based
Music Magpie and Chairman of the
Stockport Economic Alliance
stockport business recovery supported by
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Stockport Council and Stockport NHS Clinical Commissioning Group have launched three new emotional health and wellbeing services. The new services will expand the range of support available to Stockport residents at a particularly stressful and isolating time during the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more...
Stockport Recovery Board
The coronavirus pandemic has thrown many business owners into economic and emotional turmoil. These are unprecedented times and for many of us there are far more questions than answers. The Stockport Recovery Board is here to help answer your questions, provide advice and share your concerns. Find out more...
Innovation
At a time where there is much uncertainty and difficult decisions being made, we will be seeking stories of innovation and where businesses have diversified. If you have changed your business during the epidemic and based in Stockport we want to hear from you here from you. We’re here for you. Find out more...
Caroline Simpson, Corporate Director for Place at Stockport Council, explains how a collaborative rapid response team has been mobilised to support business through this unprecedented time.
