Category: Money
The application portal for £25K grants is now open (see link below). Please note that the £25K Grant Portal has crashed a few times this morning with demand but will come back on line after a while so keep trying. We are in regular contact with the scheme administrators and will make representations on your behalf […]
We talk to Community advice and Councillor Roisin Mulgrew about the new hub, what help it will bring, how we all can help and how we identify those most in need. We also discuss local Charities and how Covid -19 is affecting them. https://www.facebook.com/destinationnewry/videos/578180076154866/
A discussion about the virus itself & the latest government updates for jobs and businesses from business leaders Eamonn Connolly - M.D (Newry BID), Feargal McCormick (PKF-FPM), Liz Kimmins MLA (Member of legislative assembly) and PHD virologist Professor Ultan Power.
We are pleased to confirm that Land & Property Services will be making automatic payments to those eligible businesses whose bank account details are held for the purposes of paying rates by Direct Debit. The first payment in the Small Business Support Grant Scheme will be made on 31 March if not before. BID are […]
Answers to frequently asked questions to offer guidance in responding to the coronavirus disease, COVID-19 https://www.cipd.co.uk/news-views/coronavirus/faqs
Newry BID have been lobbying for support schemes for our members during this challenging period. Regular updates will continue to be issued, and members will be informed on proposed government strategies to help businesses through the current Covid-19 crisis. Please see updates below: GOV.UK has published the following summary page for Businesses & Employers: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/covid-19-guidance-information-for-ni-businesses-employers […]
Below is a summary of current local rate relief proposals for all businesses. Newry BID are currently lobbying for 12 month rates holiday for all retail and hospitality business, as has been made available in England, as these are the most vulnerable sectors. Further information will be provided as it comes available.
Newry BID jointly hosted a 2020 Reval information event with Newry Chamber on Tuesday 28th January 2020 in Newry City Library. The Draft 2020 NAVs have now been issued and we are delighted to see several businesses have received discounts. However, the 2020 Draft Reval hasn’t reflected the fall in rents over the last number […]
Emma Marmion, President of Newry Chamber of Commerce & Trade announced the intention to mark the 200th year of business and professional representation of the City of Newry by the publication of a new Ledger styled coffee table book to be entitled “The Business of Newry”. Recently uncovered documents show a very active Chamber operating […]