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As the Destination Management Organisation for the Forest of Dean and Wye Valley we are committed to responsible tourism and do everything we can to support our local businesses while protecting the safety of our visitors.
During the COVID-19 outbreak we have been providing up-to-date support for our partner businesses including local and national guidance, new restrictions and relaxations, business support, grant and loan application information. We have also organised meetings with local MPs and councils, ensuring our partner businesses have been as supported and informed as possible.
The following is a list of key information and business support available (updated November 2021 with old links removed):
UK Government COVID-19 Page with Links to All Other Information is Here.
Guidance for Employees, Employers and Businesses.
NHS Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates.
In Gloucestershire and The Forest of Dean:
The Forest of Dean District Council Business Support Page.
The Growth Hub Kick-Start Tourism.
In Monmouthshire:
The Monmouthshire County Council Business Support Page.
Business Wales Support.
In Herefordshire:
The Herefordshire County Council Business Support Page.
The UK Government Business Support Finder Tool to Find Financial Support for your Business.
Information on Financial Support for Businesses Including Loans, Grants, Tax and Rates Relief.
Welsh Government Business and Employers Information Page.
List of All Business Support Options Available From Outside Government.
Business Representative Organisations and Trade Associations.
A Summary of business Support Options From Enterprise Nation.
Self-Employed Support Grant Information. Use the Online Tool Here to See if you are Eligible.
Employee Job Retention Scheme.
Raise the Bar: Calling on the Government to Support Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Businesses.
National Lottery Grants for Heritage.
Gloucestershire Growth Hub Business Support Survey.
Scale Up 4 Growth Gloucestershire Business Grants.
Latest News: Reopening Businesses, How to Stay Safe and Help Prevent the Spread.
Guidance for all Industries on Working Safely.
Get the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) International ‘Safe Travels’ Stamp.
Maintaining Records of Staff, Customers and Visitors to Support NHS Test and Trace.
The Forest of Dean and Wye Valley's Know Before You Go Campaign with Downloadable Poster.
Advice and Support from the Visit Britain Business Advice Hub.
The UK Government’s Recovery Strategy.
Information on the New Taskforces Including for Tourism.
UK Government guidance for the visitor economy in England:
-For people who work in hotels and guest accommodation, indoor and outdoor attractions, and business events and consumer shows.
-For people who work in or run hotels and other guest accommodation.
-For people who work or volunteer in heritage locations.
-For accommodation providers including what to do if guests have symptoms of COVID-19.
-For providers of outdoor facilities on the phased return of sport and recreation is here.
-For people who work in or run shops, branches, stores or similar environments.
-For people who work in or run restaurants, pubs, bars, cafes or takeaways.
Wales:
-Welsh Government roadmap for setting out how Wales will exit the coronavirus lockdown.
Visit Britain’s marketing plans – show your love for Great Britain.
Crowdfunder’s free ‘Pay it Forward’ fundraising opportunities.
Gloucestershire Growth Hub free webinars (subject to application).
Google Digital Garage Free live online courses.
Guestline’s hotel gift voucher site is free to sign up to.
Be a Local Hero website sign up for free to sell gift vouchers.
Business Wales information on social media use.
Food Finder app, free to get listed.
‘Curbside Pick-Up’ Notifications now available on Google Business Listings.
Facebook & Instagram Shops for all – make a storefront.
Register as a filming location with Creative England.
Our consumer website has several sections aimed at supporting our members, please let us know if you have anything else to add:
Keep posting on social media, people will be stuck at home on their mobiles and especially on social media, here are some ideas:
Don’t forget to join our members' Facebook group here.
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