Coronavirus – Help & Support
In line with the government’s budget announcement in March, Lichfield District Council is working to make sure the council tax hardship fund supports local households that are on a low income.
In its latest budget, the government announced it would provide local authorities in England with £500 million hardship funding, to support those who are most economically vulnerable during the COVID-19 outbreak
If this may help you and your family please use the following link for further details.
Harlaston has a Facebook page, click here for Harlaston Village and ask to join the closed group. This is a lovely way to support each other during this difficult time, share advice and just generally keep in touch with each other.
The Nextdoor App is another way villagers communicate and offer support.
The Parish Council is also here to offer help and support in these challenging times, so please get in touch if we can help in any way.
Testing for Corona-Virus
There are now various ways testing is taking place. If you or a family member needs to be tested, please follow the link for further advice.
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKSTAFFORDSHIRECC/bulletins/28900c2
District council urges local micro businesses to apply for county-wide grant scheme
Lichfield District Council is encouraging local small businesses to apply for a grant of up to £1,000 through Staffordshire County Council’s Staffordshire Means – Emergency Businesses Grants scheme.
The £500,000 scheme will help businesses with nine employees or less that cannot get support from other government initiatives. The emergency fund will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
Businesses can apply if they are registered in Staffordshire and have an annual turnover of less than £2 million a year.
They could be sole traders such as builders, plumbers and mechanics as well as hairdressers, photographers, cleaners and childminders.
Councillor Iain Eadie, Cabinet Member for Investment, Economic Growth & Tourism, said: “If you own a small business in the district, and have not been able to access any of the government’s financial support for businesses during coronavirus, make sure you apply for up to £1,000 funding before it’s too late.
“Staffordshire County Council has come forward with a fund that can help those who don’t have a formal business premises, who don’t qualify for small business rates relief, and are not in the retail, leisure or hospitality sectors. This is really good news and I hope people will take advantage of this scheme.”
To find out more visit Staffordshire County Council’s website.
Esther Epstein, Press & Communications Officer, Lichfield District Council T: 01543 308778 E: