Business and licensing
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Business and licensing news
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.
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.

Invitation to attend business summit
Business leaders in St Albans District are urged to attend an online summit where a number of vital issues are to be highlighted and discussed.
Kickstart Scheme underway in St Albans District
Employers in St Albans District are urged to join the Kickstart Scheme which offers funding to create job opportunities for 16 to 24-year olds.

Charter Market – safe and equitable is our objective
St Albans City and District Council has defended its stance on reopening St Albans Charter Market in a safe and socially distanced way.
Help for hospitality businesses and market traders
Licenses allowing cafes, pubs and restaurants in St Albans District to make better use of outdoor space are to be fast-tracked to boost trade.
Businesses to be surveyed about Covid-19 impact
Businesses in St Albans District are urged to take part in an important survey about how they are coping with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
More financial help for small businesses hit by Covid-19
A second round of grants are to be awarded to small businesses in St Albans District that have missed out on Government funding for the Covid-19 emergency.
Investigations into suspected Covid-19 frauds underway
Eight applications for business grants to help with the impact of Covid-19 are being investigated for potential fraud.