NEW STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK PUBLISHED FOR EASING OF SCOTTISH LOCKDOWN The Scottish Government has published its Strategic Framework for its phased and careful approach to easing lockdown restrictions while continuing to suppress Coronavirus (COVID-19).
The updated Strategic Framework sets out the six tools the Scottish Government will use to restore, on a phased basis, greater normality to our everyday lives. |
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Launch of £15 Million Fund A new £15 million fund has been announced to support affordable lending services. It will support Credit Unions and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) which offer financial help to those who have poor credit and are often turned away from high street banks. |
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Funding for Regional Food and Drink Projects Available An initiative to help drive projects that celebrate locally sourced and produced food and drink has reopened for applications. The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Regional Food Fund aims to support the food and drink sector’s recovery from coronavirus (COVID-19) with £100,000 of Scottish Government funding. The fund is part of the Food and Drink Recovery plan and will be managed by Scotland Food & Drink with grants of up to £5,000 available to applicants. |
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J.C. Gillespie Bucks Trend As It Reports Strong Growth Figures J.C. Gillespie has grown into one of Scotland’s leading suppliers of components and sheet metal fabrications. Now, as it approaches its 50th anniversary in 2022, the business is looking stronger than ever.
Its skilled staff, its experience of working differently, in terms of how it manufactures and delivers, as well as its experience of forward buying, has enabled the Kirkcaldy-based business to buck the trend. In the last year, it has seen a 20 per cent growth.
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New Measures to Accelerate Greener, Cheaper Heating Legislation to help cut emissions, reduce fuel poverty and create green jobs by accelerating the deployment of heat networks has been passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament. The move sees Scotland become the first country in the UK to legislate to support the growth of heat networks, through which clusters of homes and businesses get heating from a central source rather than individual fossil fuel boilers - making it safer for customers and more efficient.
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New Border Control Post at Cairnryan Because of the terms of the Brexit deal negotiated by the UK Government some goods entering the UK from the EU are now subject to the same border entry requirement and controls as goods from the rest of the world, with further controls on imports from the EU being introduced in phases this year. The Cairnryan BCP will be used to inspect goods arriving in Scotland from the Republic of Ireland and the wider EU via Northern Ireland, and the UK Government require that it is established in the second half of 2021. Find out more |
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Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers Reopens Next Week The Hardship Fund for Creative Freelancers, including the Screen Hardship Fund, will reopen for applications on Tuesday 2nd March 2021 with a total of £9 million of Scottish Government funding available. The fund will be open to both new and previous applicants to apply for up to £2,000 through the online application portal. Find out more |
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Business Survival Webinar - 1st March 2021 Many businesses are struggling right now because of COVID-19 and Brexit. This webinar aims to help you plan and navigate a route forward, including how to objectively assess your business and how to develop the correct strategy to survive and thrive.
Find out more and book now |
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Community & Third Sector Recovery Programme The Community & Third Sector Recovery Programme aims to support charities, community groups, social enterprises and voluntary organisations that are supporting people and communities through the shift from lockdown to recovery.
Its Adapt & Thrive programme is designed to build capacity to help organisations adapt, change, and thrive post COVID-19.
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Here to Help - Request a Call Back from a Business Adviser We understand things may be extremely challenging at the moment whether it's dealing with financial issues, supporting your employees, or understanding what needs to be in place to enable you to safely reopen.
If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to, our business advisers are here to help.
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Free Online Workshops and Seminars Our exciting events programme is packed with workshops and training seminars which will help you to learn new skills, implement new ideas and improve your operations, as you look to rebuild your business.
Featuring new seminars on key topics such as managing your online reputation and producing your own video content, as well as some of the most popular courses to take control of your website, marketing activities and bookkeeping, we are here to support your business and help upskill your team.
Find out more and download the brochure now |
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SUPPORT PACKAGES AVAILABLE
Business Rates Support for Fife Businesses
Businesses are being offered a range of relief or discount schemes. To check if your business qualifies, please visit Fife Council's Business Rates Reduction page.
The Creative Sector Creative Scotland still has funding available to help support the country's creative industries against the impact of COVID-19.
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