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The Council’s economic development objective is to promote the strengths of the City and District and the opportunities available in the locality for businesses to thrive. We develop and maintain strong partnerships to deliver efficient and effective local services

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COVID-19 Business Support and Guidance

Our Business support services page has links and useful information on support for businesses, employers and self-employed

What do I do if I have a confirmed case of COVID-19 in my workplace?

If a confirmed case of COVID-19 has occurred in your business or organisation, go to the reporting an outbreak resource site to find the relevant type of organisation and follow the instructions on the action card. Depending on the type of organisation this may also include ‘possible’ cases of COVID-19, where coronavirus symptoms are present but a case has not been confirmed through testing. The cards are designed to be printed or downloaded to keep on hand in your business or organisation.

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Help with business rates for firms affected by pandemic

Companies in St Albans District that have been affected by Covid-19 may be eligible for business rate relief of up to 50%.

St Albans Bid ballot – the result

The result of a ballot to decide whether a Business Improvement District (BID) in St Albans should continue for a further five years has been announced.

Information poster for COVID business grants

More financial support for District businesses

More financial support is available to hospitality, accommodation and leisure businesses in St Albans District which have been hit by the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

Businesses in St Albans District invited to attend a summit

Businesses in St Albans District are invited to a summit about the major issues and opportunities affecting the local economy.

Covid ‘Additional Restrictions Grant’ - round 2 applications process now open

Since the start of the pandemic, St Albans City and District Council has distributed more than £50m in non-repayable business support grants.

Shop Safe - Shop Local campaign in St Albans District

St Albans City and District Council - in partnership with Hertfordshire County Council, Harpenden Town Council and St Albans BID – is helping residents to shop safely thr

Restart grants for business: how to apply

Businesses in St Albans District can apply for non-repayable funding to help them reopen safely following the national lockdown.

Partnership develops new job and training opportunities

A new group has been formed to create job and training opportunities for people in St Albans District.

£40m of COVID grants given to businesses

More than £40 million of grants have been given to businesses and other organisations in St Albans District to help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.

St Albans BID ballot due to be held in the autumn

A ballot to decide if St Albans BID should continue for a further five years is due to be held in the autumn.

Travel with confidence and stay safe in St Albans District taxis

People can feel more confident taking a taxi or minicab in St Albans District thanks to a new Travel With Confidence scheme that has been launched across Hertfordshire.

Council’s latest Covid-19 business grants application process is now open

St Albans City and District Council has announced a package of financial support for businesses that continue to be severely impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic.

St Albans City and District Council latest to support new joint committee for good growth

St Albans City and District Council is the latest of 11 councils on the Hertfordshire Growth Board to officially announce its support for the new statutory

More financial support for business

Businesses in St Albans District which have been forced to close during the current lockdown could be entitled to more financial support.

Crinkle Crankle Garden on the Wheathampstead Heritage Trail

St Albans BID “improving the local economy”

St Albans Business Improvement District (BID) has taken on an important role in developing the local economy since it was formed three years ago, a report has concluded.

Council distributes almost £1.3 million of grants to local businesses

Almost £1.3 million of non-repayable grants have been given to small businesses and voluntary groups in St Albans District to help them during the COVID-19 pandemic.