Survey shows almost half of Chelmsford businesses in crisis
Almost 50 per cent of Chelmsford businesses that responded to a Covid-19 impact survey say they are in crisis. Just
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Shop local, shop safe as retail returns to Southend
A shop local, shop safe campaign has been launched ahead of the wider reopening of shops on Monday June 15.
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Ilford phone shop told to improve or face action
An Ilford phone shop dogged for years by customer complaints has been told to improve in a “timely fashion” or
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Southend BID welcomes government funding as work begins on recovery plan
Southend Business Improvement District (BID) has welcomed funding from the government, as it puts together a plan that will outline
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Rochford Council urges businesses to trade in line with government guidance
In order to enforce The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 and help keep the community safe Rochford District
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Additional help for Havering businesses with new helpline and webpage
Havering Council has launched a new dedicated helpline and webpage to support local businesses through the COVID-19 crisis. The helpline
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£5.8 million to ease burden on Basildon businesses
Basildon Council staff worked through the weekend to process hundreds of grant applications to help keep businesses going through the
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Debenhams administration a ‘major blow’ to Southend and Basildon
The leader of Southend Council has said losing Debenhams from the town centre would be a “major blow” to the
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Businesses operating illegally told to close
In a joint letter issued from Southend Council and Essex Police, local businesses operating against Government instruction have been told
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Identity of new supermarket for Chelmsford revealed
The identity of a large supermarket coming to Chelmsford has been revealed. Morrisons has asked for a premises licence for a
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