Important News from Altrincham BID

Eat Out to Help Out Scheme

Registration is now open for the government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme, which will give diners 50% off meals out in August (on Mon, Tues, Weds).

Find out how to register your restaurant or cafe for the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme here.

If, like Nandos you have already registered please let us know so we can help you to get the message out! email info@altrinchamunlimited.co.uk

Face coverings to be worn in shops from 24 July

In England, from 24 July it will become law to wear a face covering in shops and supermarkets, as well as on public transport.

Shops and supermarkets will be expected to encourage compliance with the law and can refuse entry. If necessary the police have the powers to enforce these measures, including through issuing a fine of £100 (halving to £50 if paid within 14 days).

More information on face coverings can be found here.

Altrincham Covid-19 Information Officers

Outside Table & Chair Licencing

Trafford Council has introduced Covid-19 Information Officers to support local businesses.

They will work alongside other Council services and key local partners to provide advice and support directly to businesses in Altrincham.

They are funded by the government’s Reopening High Streets Safely initiative, and will support businesses to ensure social distancing measures are maintained during the phased release from lockdown.

More information is available here.

The BID has been working with Trafford Council and some of the town's hospitality businesses on increasing the outside space available to them.

A licence is required to use a public street, road or place for the sale of food and drink or to have tables, chairs or other temporary furniture outside a restaurant or cafe for customers to use whilst enjoying food and drink.

New fast tracked government legislation is expected next week. In the meantime, Trafford Council has introduced a single application form. More information can be found here.

My Altrincham
#ShopLocal #EnjoyLocal

The BID will be launching a new 'My Altrincham' social media campaign next week.

Each post will profile an Altrincham business and one of its 'regulars' who will tell us what they love about your business and the town! The community spirit in Altrincham has never been so strong and we want to celebrate it.

If you would like to be involved please email info@altrinchamunlimited.co.uk

Welcome back to Amazing Altrincham 2

The BID will be filming the 2nd Welcome Back to Amazing Altrincham video during the w/c 27th July. The video will showcase many of the town's businesses including the gyms and beauty businesses who will have just reopened.

The 1st video has received over 25k views.

If you'd like your business to be included, please let us know: info@altrinchamunlimited.co.uk

What's On
after 6pm Guide

Pre-lockdown the "What's on after 6pm" bi-monthly guide was a huge success and we are now relaunching it.

This goes out on social media and is also delivered to local households. If your business is open in the evenings and you have a special offer or are launching something new and would like to be included please let us know by emailing:
info@altrinchamunlimited.co.uk

Old Market Place Improvements

The BID has funded a series of improvements to the Old Market Place.

Extensive repairs have taken place to the lighting scheme in the tree outside the Orange Tree Pub. New planting has been installed at the base of the tree and the paved part of this area will be deep cleaned in a couple of weeks time.

If you would like more info contact: info@altrinchamunlimited.co.uk

Post Lockdown
BID Business Priorities Questionnaire

As businesses come out of lockdown and begin to operate in the 'new norm' we are aware that your priorities for the BID may have changed.

We would like to invite all BID businesses to tell us via a very short survey what is important to you.

To complete the survey, click here.

Altrincham
Business Cycling & Walking Group

At the last meeting the group asked the BID to look at a cargo bike trial, time zoned walking maps, quietways signage and possible grants to support more walking and cycling to the town.

The next meeting will take place on Tues 1st Sept at 5.30pm via Zoom.

If you would like to join let us know info@altrinchamunlimited.co.uk

Storm Damage Meeting

The BID is working with Sharon Walls, Head of Operations, Trafford Council to coordinate a meeting, with the Environment Agency and United Utilities, for the businesses who are regularly affected by storm damage.

If you would like to attend this meeting, please let us know by emailing: info@altrinchamunlimited.co.uk

HR Support FREE Webinar

Jill Bottomley, HR Dept has offered to host a webinar covering the alternatives to redundancy and a step by step guide of what you would need to do if you have to implement a redundancy process.

Please let us know if you would be interested in this opportunity info@altrinchamunlimited.co.uk