Everyone in North East Lincolnshire is to have access to free, rapid COVID testing from today (9 April). The move to offer twice-weekly testing to everyone in the UK was announced by the Government earlier this week. The tests, which will be available to take at various testing sites across the borough or to collect…
3 years ago | COVID-19The move is expected to support the significance number of people who work on the docks and for those businesses in the surrounding area. Initially the site, which will be situated at the end of North Quay Road on the North Wall on Grimsby docks, will be established for workers to collect home testing kits…
3 years ago | Business and investmentBusinesses in North East Lincolnshire have been given more time to apply for free rapid lateral flow coronavirus home test kits for their employees. The application process, which originally planned to close at the end of March, has seen it’s deadline extended to 11:59pm on Monday 12 April. Local businesses are encouraged to take up…
3 years ago | Business and investmentWorkers testing positive for coronavirus in North East Lincolnshire could be eligible for financial support, as well as other forms of support, to offset the loss of income due to having to self-isolate. Local residents can access financial support to help them to get through 10 days of self-isolation. The NHS Test and Trace Support…
3 years ago | Business and investmentNorth East Lincolnshire Council’s Public Health team are to host a webinar for businesses ahead of the lifting of national COVID-19 restrictions. From Monday 12 April additional premises will be able to reopen – with the rules on social contact applying. This includes non-essential retail; personal care premises such as hairdressers, beauty and nail salons;…
3 years ago | Business and investmentFollowing a review of the new COVID-secure measures introduced to Central Promenade in Cleethorpes, a number of changes are being put in place. The Council and it’s regeneration partner, ENGIE, put measures in place on Monday to encourage pedestrians to social distance whilst out in Cleethorpes, emphasising that they would keep these measures under review…
3 years ago | Business and investmentBusinesses in North East Lincolnshire have until Wednesday 31 March to apply for the Government’s offer of free COVID tests for employees. Testing is being offered to support the reopening of businesses. The offer is open to all registered businesses, including those that are temporarily closed under current lockdown measures. Those businesses that are currently…
3 years ago | Business and investmentAs lockdown restrictions continue to ease, plans are being put in place to help create a COVID-safe resort and ensure social distancing measures can be followed in Cleethorpes. In the run-up to the Easter break and beyond, the following measures will be put in place from Monday 29 March: The daily closure of the Central…
3 years ago | Business and investmentKey workers in North East Lincolnshire are being encouraged to book regular lateral flow tests (LFTs) to give them, their customers and their employers peace of mind. North East Lincolnshire Council’s test, trace and isolate team are offering the tests, which can quickly and reliably detect COVID-19 in people who are not showing symptoms. The…
3 years ago | Business and investmentNorth East Lincolnshire Council has published its business recovery plan, outlining the steps being taken to support to local businesses, create employment opportunities and help to reshape the future economy. The plan, which has three themes – Restore, Reshape and Replenish- outlines how the authority wants to work with businesses dealing with issues such as…
3 years ago | Business and investment