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  We have been working hard to ensure our local businesses get the help they need during the coronavirus crisis by responding as quickly as we can to the measures announced by the Government.

Dear business leader - The NHS is doing all it can to prepare for the next phase of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is a key factor in limiting the spread of this disease. It is also vital to enable NHS staff to care for patients.

Dear member, We are getting inquiries about the grants and loan schemes that will be administrated by your appropriate District Councils on behalf of central Government

The Government is urgently looking for support to address the shortfall in ventilators in the UK and have asked any company with capabilities that meet the attached specification to get in touch.    If you can help, please contact 0300 456 3565 Gavin.lambert@beis.gov.uk or ventilator.support@beis.gov.uk.

Hi all, Latest advice to come through on COVID 19 developments and eligibility advice for Small Business Grant funding and Retail, Hospitality Grant Funding. Hope this useful.   

Our CEO has a weekly call with the Economic team at Somerset County Council if you can provide us with intelligence on the ground we would be really appreciative as this will help build a picture to feed back

VisitEngland has today announced the event for its revamped VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2020 will be held in Hull on Tuesday 16 June. 

An inspirational afternoon for Glastonbury businesses featuring the right balance of Glastonbury attractions, tourism businesses and suppliers.

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Visit Somerset in 2019 made bold commitments to start driving changes in attitudes towards equality and diversity within Somerset, supporting all aspects of society. Visit Somerset launched the vision at its AGM with presentations from speakers working in disability and mental health fields. Whilst tentatively introducing a third important market to support the LGBTQ+ market.