Business support during COVID-19

Find out about the new national COVID-19 restrictions and how to work safely.

A one-off funding has been allocated to councils to use their discretion to support businesses that have been forced to close or are severely impacted by national restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Find out what we are doing to support your business during the COVID-19 outbreak.

If you own or run a pub in Lewisham that makes less than 50% of sales through food, you might be entitled to a one-off Christmas Support Payment of £1,000.

You need to manage and keep all water systems safe whilst buildings are closed, to protect your staff and customers when you reopen.

As of Wednesday 2 December, all non-essential retail shops can reopen. In line with Government guidance, planning rules limiting opening hours will be eased to allow shops to be open for longer from Monday to Saturday.

Find out what financial help you can get for your business or if you are self employed.

A grant fund is available for businesses which have had to close or adapt due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Find out what other support you can get or contact our business support team.

Get financial support to hire a young person for six months.