The LEP is offering to invest in specialist equipment to support a central hub and associated satellite facilities to support digitalisation in construction, including the nuclear sector across Cheshire and Warrington.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has reaffirmed its commitment to Chester Northgate as a critical part of economic recovery following the Covid pandemic.

Business Improvement Districts will receive funding in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

A discretionary fund has been set up to accommodate certain small businesses previously outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme.

Coronavirus is a major challenge for all business, however, while these are undeniably trying times we are aware some businesses have come up with innovative responses to the challenges they’ve faced.

Businesses that are the main rate payer of business rates can be eligible for grant support of between £10,000 and £25,000 and may miss out on vital financial support if they do not apply by the end of April.