Founded as a network of Oxfordshire’s chambers of commerce,
OTCN (The Oxfordshire Town Chambers Network) now covers town chambers,
business parks, shopping centres, business networking events and other
membership organisations and business groups across Oxfordshire.
BUSINESS NEWS
COVID-19: businesses update 21 March
Latest Government announcement
The following businesses and venues have been asked to close with immediate effect:
• Food and drink venues for consumption on-site, such as restaurants and cafes.
• Drinking establishments, including pubs, bars and nightclubs.
• Entertainment venues, including cinemas, theatres, concert halls, and bingo halls.
• Museums and galleries.
• Spas, wellness centres and massage parlours.
• Casinos and betting shops.
• All indoor leisure and sports facilities, including gyms.
Hot food takeaways
The Government had previously announced that it will be relaxing planning rules to allow pubs and restaurants to operate as hot food takeaways during the COVID-19 outbreak.
They confirmed that this announcement still stands.
The change has not been formally enacted by Parliament yet but we understand that relevant businesses will just need to notify the Council with the date
they commenced the change and then again when they revert to normal operation.
Given the urgency of the situation, we want to ensure businesses that need to make this change can do so and operate as a takeaway immediately.
Please remember to notify your local Council.
COVID-19:
guidance for employees, employers and businesses
Guidance for employees, employers and businesses in providing advice about the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.
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To find more guidance and information on preparing your business for Brexit,
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Green businesses
encouraged to apply for prestigious Queen’s Award.
Businesses are encouraged to showcase their achievements and apply for a Queen’s Award in Sustainable Development.
The Queen’s Awards 2020 have been launched, with UK businesses being urged to join more than 7,000
winners of the prestigious Queen’s Award and apply for the Sustainable Development category.
Details here.
OXFORDSHIRE PLAN 2050
The six local authorities in Oxfordshire have committed to producing a joint statutory spatial plan for Oxfordshire covering the period up to 2050.
This plan will provide a strategic framework for the delivery of new homes, economic development and the anticipated supporting infrastructure the County needs to 2050.
Details
here.
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COVID-19:
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