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READY-SET-GO Volume 5 – December 2020
Restarting Edinburgh’s Economy
Edinburgh to move to Level Four
Restrictions
Further Measures to take effect from Hotels and other such
accommodation providers can
Welcome!
Boxing Day
serve food to guests up to 10pm. Catherine
To prevent the spread of a new, highly Room service, including alcohol, is
Scanlin,
contagious strain of Coronavirus, the unaffected by the new measures.
Licensing
Scottish Government have confirmed that
all of mainland Scotland will move into Only essential retail, such as Manager
Level 4 of the Strategic Framework for supermarkets can remain open. All
In this edition of
Scotland. This will apply from Boxing Day other retail outlets, including
our newsletter
for an initial period of three weeks. homeware stores and garden you will find
centres, must close. articles on:
Level 4 restrictions will result in a number Close contact services such as
of changes for businesses in Edinburgh as • Level 4
hairdressers, barbers and beauty Restrictions
measures are put in place to stop the salons are also required to close
spread of the virus. while Level 4 measures remain in • Business
place. Support
Hospitality premises such as restaurants,
pubs, bars and cafes must close. Takeaways Indoor sports, leisure and • Brexit and
are permitted to operate with appropriate entertainment facilities such as more
physical distancing measures in place. gyms and cinemas must also close
from Boxing Day. I hope you have a
All holiday accommodation, including safe and happy
hotels, B&Bs and self-catering can remain To view the full Scottish Christmas and
open for essential customers. For example, Government guidance on Level 4 look forward to
those staying for work purposes. measures, click here. 2021 being a
much better and
brighter year for
us all.
YOUR BUSINESS UPDATES
Further Support for Business
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme Business Support Webinars
Extended
Businesses in Edinburgh continue to
The UK Government have face challenging circumstances. To
confirmed that the Coronavirus help operators through this period,
Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) will Business Gateway have been
remain open the end of April running a series of online webinars.
2021. Tourism & Hospitality
Sessions that already have taken Fund
Under the extension, employers place have included Q&A sessions
with Scottish Government ministers The Scottish Government
can use the CJRS without having to
along with business leaders. has announced that
fulfil a financial impact test and tourism and hospitality
claim for a grant to pay employees businesses will be able to
Future webinars include sessions on
80% of their current salary for access a £104 million
the following issues:
hours not worked. Claims will be package of support in
limited to a maximum of £2,500 • Scotland’s economic recovery early 2021.
per month. post COVID19 Businesses required to
close by law are currently
Employees do not have to have • Developing a Post COVID
able to claim £3,000 every
been previously furloughed to Action Plan
four weeks through the
now be placed on the scheme, but Strategic Business Fund.
they must have been on the • Are you Prepared for Leaving
employer’s UK payroll as at 30 the EU? More information on
October. Furthermore, the funding is available here.
To sign up for the webinars and find
scheme can apply to full-time or out further information on
flexible/part-time furlough. upcoming events click here.
While the UK government will
cover 80% of wages, employers
will still be required to cover
pension and National Insurance
contributions.
Find out more information on CJRS
here.
Theatre Licences
The Theatres Act 1968 will no longer be in force from 27th January 2021 having been repealed by the UK
Government in 2018.
The City of Edinburgh felt that as a ‘festival city’, it was important to ensure continuity of licensing
maintaining theatres within a licensing system and have chosen to include Theatres within its Public
Entertainment regime. Premises that currently hold a Premises Licence under the Licensing (Scotland) Act
2005 will not need a Public Entertainment Licence
The Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 allows the Council to choose what types of premises, activities
or events it wishes to license within the council area in respect of Public Entertainment. The purpose of
regulating this type of activity is not to restrict trade or competition, but to help prevent crime and ensure
public safety. In addition, every person who applies for a licence is assessed to see if they are ‘fit and
proper’ to have a licence.
Public Entertainment Licences are currently required for a range of activities, premises and events - such as
fireworks displays, funfairs, exhibitions, gymnasiums etc. If your land or premises are used for the purpose
of public entertainment then you could need a licence from the Council.
The type of entertainment that currently requires a licence is detailed within the City of Edinburgh Council
Public Entertainment Resolution. The rules apply whether or not entry to the premises or event is free of
charge.
Brexit – Are You Prepared?
As we edge closer to Christmas and end of 2020, it is imperative that businesses continue to actively prepare
for the changes that will take place in January 2021 following the EU transition period (Brexit).Business Gateway
along with a number of other Scottish enterprise and skill agencies have created a website in order that
businesses have access to the support and information they need.
Helpful information includes:
• Impact of Brexit on supply chains
• Your Brexit A-Z
• Support for export & customs documentation
To visit the website, click hereThe Key Differences for Each COVID Protection Level in
Scotland
As noted above, Edinburgh will move to Level 4 of government protections on Boxing Day. The framework of
measures introduced by the Scottish Government will impact businesses in Edinburgh differently depending on
the level at which the city is placed. Below are some of the key differences businesses need to be aware of on all
five levels:
Level 4
This would result in the toughest restrictions on the framework being placed on Edinburgh and would broadly
mirror those imposed at the end of March. In this category, all hospitality venues (except for takeaways), non-
essentail retail, cinemas, leisure facilities such as gyms, libraries and close contact businesses such as hairdressers
would be required to close.
Level 3
Level 3 proctections result in cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars being permitted to open from 6am-6pm for the
service of food and non-alcoholic drinks. ‘Drinks-only public houses’ must remain closed. Alcohol sales are not
permitted outdoor or indoor at hospitality venues. Leisure & entertainment venues such as cinemas must remain
closed. Gyms can open however no group exercises can take place.
Level 2
On this level, protections would be eased to allow licensed hospitalty premises to serve alcohol indoors to
customers having a main meal, until 8pm with last entry to the premises at 7pm. Premises will also be permitted
to serve alcohol outdoors to customers, as per the outdoor drinking times stated on their premises licence.
However, ‘Drinks-only public houses’ must remain closed. Most lesiure and entertainment premises will be
required to close except gyms, cinemas, bingo halls and amusement arcades.
Level 1
Level 1 measures would see a further easing of protections that Edinburgh currently faces. Hospitality premises
such as restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars will be able to serve alcohol indoors until 10.30pm indoors with last
entry to the premises at 9.30pm. The majority of leisure and entertainment premises will be able to operate, in
line with physical distancing guidelines. However premises such as nightclubs and adult entertainment premises
will require to remain closed.
Level 0
A move to level zero would see business able to operate ‘almost normally’ as they were earlier in the year.
Hospitality premises would be able to serve alcohol indoors and outdoors as per their licensed hours and in line
with appropriate physical distancing measures and mitigations in place, such as limited capacity. As with level 1,
most leisure and entertainment premises can operate, with the exception of nightclubs and adult entertainment
premises which must remain closed.Twitter Feedback
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In order to assist with the economic recovery of the city, we
We regularly post up to date information want to ensure that we are providing an efficient service for
and government guidance that our customers. We also want to make sure that we get the
businesses need to be aware of and that most up to date information to you.
will assist them in operating safely
We have previously emailed over 20,000 businesses to
provide updates on the launch of our new business advice
webpages and the new streamlined application process for
using an outdoor area.
If you have any comments or suggestions how we can
improve our services or the way which we share information
please do not hesitate to get in touch with us using the
contact details at the bottom of the page.
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