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Tandridge District at Medium Covid Alert Level
Under the new three tier system of local Covid alert levels introduced by the government, the Tandridge
District is currently at medium alert level. This is the lowest level, with two other levels of high and very
high.
For the medium level, the current restrictions are:
Residents must not meet in groups larger than six, indoors or outdoors.
Overnight stays are allowed subject to social contact rules.
People should work from home where possible.
Shops, schools and further education colleges, youth clubs, healthcare services, leisure centres and
gyms remain open.
Hospitality venues (like pubs and restaurants) are open with some restrictions, including table
service only and 10pm closing time.
Businesses and venues selling food for takeaways can continue after 10pm, as long as this is
through a delivery service, click-and-collect or drive-thru.
Entertainment and tourist attractions remain open, except for nightclubs and adult entertainment.
Residential care is open to external visitors with additional precautions.
Up to 15 guests can attend weddings and up to 30 guests for funerals. 15 for receptions, wakes and
related ceremonies.
No travel restrictions are in place, but avoid travelling to higher risk areas if possible.
Organised sport and licensed physical activity is allowed in outdoor settings. Indoor organised sport
must follow social contact rules.
Places of worship are open, subject to social contact rules.
Registered and wraparound childcare is open. Supervised activities are permitted in private homes.
Children’s groups are permitted.
Please remember to wash your hands regularly, wear a face covering in enclosed spaces and stay two
metres apart.
Information about restrictions where the COVID Alert Level is Medium
Information about restrictions where the COVID Alert Level is High
Information about restrictions where the COVID Alert Level is Very High
A postcode checker is available, which provides the current alert level and restrictions in place for specific
areas.
Thank you for supporting our
festive campaign
As part of our festive campaign, which will launch in
November and encourage residents to shop locally
this Christmas, we will be filming and taking
photographs of businesses in Caterham on the Hill
and Caterham Valley, Oxted, Lingfield, Nutfield and
Warlingham on 16 and 17 November.
If you have agreed for us to film or photograph your business as part of our campaign, to make it more
authentic, it would be really helpful if you were able to display any festive window displays or decorations
ready for our visit. We realise this might not be practical for all businesses, but anything you’re able to do
would be a great help.
Thank you to those businesses who’ve agreed to take part. If you would like your business, or a business
you know, to be included in the campaign, please e-mail us.
Lingfield Winter Wonderland –
win a meal for four
To encourage visitors to Lingfield this festive
season, businesses in the area will be encouraged
to decorate their shop window displays in the
theme of winter wonderland, with the best display
winning a dinner for four at the Star Inn in
Lingfield.
A treasure hunt in 12 participating shops will also
be taking place, encouraging shoppers to explore
the shops, with a small prize on offer.
If you’d like to take part and be in with a chance of
winning, you’ll need to register by 4 November,
either by calling 07769 747150 or e-mailing
jaynewebb@southoverdesign.co.uk.
Online Christmas market A newly created online Facebook market place is giving local businesses and sellers across the county, including in Caterham, Oxted and Warlingham, the opportunity to promote and sell their goods in the run up to Christmas. A virtual online stall costs £3 per month, which will enable the seller to post twice a day to promote their products, gifts or services. NHS Test and Trace in the workplace The government has provided guidance for employers, employees and the self employed on NHS Test and Trace in the workplace. The guidance explains how employers and businesses can support NHS Test and Trace and play their part to slow the spread of the virus, protect the health and care system and save lives. It’s also been updated to reflect employers' legal duties around staff who are self-isolating.
Guidance on working safely during Covid-19 and sector specific guidance is also available to help employers make workplaces COVID secure and reduce the risk of colleagues having to self isolate if a member of staff tests positive for COVID-19. Additional support for employers and the self employed The government recently announced some changes to the Self Employed Income Support Scheme. The scheme has been extended and will last for a further six months. The first grant will cover a three month period from 1 November 2020 until 31 January 2021. The government will provide a taxable grant which will now cover 40% of average monthly trading profits, paid out in a single instalment covering three months’ worth of profits, and capped at £3,750 in total. The second grant will cover a three month period from 1 February 2021 until 30 April 2021. The government will confirm the level of this second grant in due course. The grants are taxable income and also subject to National Insurance contributions. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will close on 31 October and will be replaced by a six month Job Support Scheme, which will be available from 1 November 2020 and run for six months, until 30 April 2021. Help for employers creating job placements for young people
If you’re an employer looking to create job placements for young people, you might be eligible for funding
through the Kickstart Scheme.
The Kickstart Scheme aims to create hundreds of thousands of high quality six month work placements for
people aged 16 to 24, who are on Universal Credit and at risk of long term unemployment.
Funding under the scheme is available following a successful application process and applications from
businesses must be for a minimum of 30 job placements.
To help smaller businesses, employers offering fewer than 30 placements will be asked to make a bid
through an intermediary, who will then bid for 30 or more placements as a combined bid from several
businesses.
Surrey Chambers of Commerce (SCC) is acting as an intermediary for this scheme. All eligible and
interested businesses who wish to apply for the scheme, but don’t need 30 or more placements, should
contact SCC at kickstart@surrey-chambers.co.uk. The government has also provided a link for businesses
to find other intermediaries.
Upcoming events for businesses
Surrey Chambers of Commerce and its partners are hosting a range of events in November, most of which
are free to attend:
A free webinar will be held on 5 November, from 10am to 11.30am, focusing on what 2021 holds for
the tourism sector.
A free virtual panel discussion will take place on 11 November, from 3.30pm to 4.30pm, where
discussion will focus on how to help businesses thrive.
A webinar on maintaining property and construction works during Covid-19 will take place on 12
November, from 10am to 11am.
A free virtual event will take place on 20 November, from 9.30am to 11.30am, looking at life post EU
transition and whether businesses are ready.
Online support and advice
A number of free videos and webinars are available to help support businesses through the current
pandemic:
The Federation of Small Businesses is offering free webinars, giving advice to businesses, with
sessions coming up, including a Q&A on the Kickstart Scheme, how small businesses can benefit
from modernising their payments and help with financial recovery during the pandemic.
HMRC is running webinars to help employers, their staff and the self employed during the Covid-19
pandemic, providing an overview of the support available.
In addition to the events mentioned above, Surrey Chambers of Commerce is directing businesses
which trade with the EU to the government’s transition guidance, as well as the British Chambers of
Commerce’s (BCC) Brexit Hub. The BCC is hosting webinars called Countdown to Change, offering
advice and guidance to businesses.
Thousands of expert professional and business services advisers have signed up to offer free online
advice to help small businesses bounce back from Covid-19, giving advice on areas like accounting,
recruitment, digital, marketing and advertising.
Business advice from Money Saving Expert
Money Saving Expert regularly updates its range of guidance and advice to help businesses during the
current pandemic, including:
An explanation of the new government support packages.
Coronavirus help for employees, which includes information on how the furloughing scheme works
and who’s eligible.
Coronavirus self-employed and small limited company help, which includes your rights if you’re self-
employed or the director of a limited company.
A redundancy help guide, with tips on how to prepare financially, plus details of your legal rights.
Advice for small businesses, including guidance on understanding whether your business has been
adversely affected by COVID-19.
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see in the district? Do you have any thoughts about how you would like the Council to support local
businesses?
We would really welcome your thoughts. Have your say by contacting our Economic Development Team on
01883 722000 or customerservices@tandridge.gov.uk.
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