Are insolvent or that have had insolvency action instigated against them, including any petition or subject to a striking off notice. A request for an Out of School Childcare Grant must be supported by the relevant application forms and accompanied by a Business Plan to the satisfaction of Fife Council.
Sefton Taxi Knowledge test Flashcards | Quizlet Your full driving licence [DVLA, EEC or Northern Irish] or your old-style paper licence. Reliant on the hospitality trade, black cab and private hire drivers have seen their trade decimated for the second time this year, due to lockdown. You will be contacted directly as soon as your application is processed. 'The safety of passengers using taxi and private hire vehicles is vital, which is why since 2020 Ministers have consistently urged licencing authorities to make use of the database . The Restart Grant will support non-essential retail premises with one-off grants of up to 6,000 in Strand One of the Restart Grant. We offer free information and advice for all non-rates enquiries please go to the Invest Sefton website. It has already received grant payments that equal the maximum levels of state aid permitted under the minimum limit or the Covid-19 Temporary State Aid Framework. Airport transfers and all your transport needs. b) Businesses in the hospitality and leisure sector or supply chain that either pay business rates or have commercial property related costs. The following businesses are eligible for the Care Providers Grant: All businesses must be an Ofsted registered childcare provider or CQC registered adult care home provider. The business that according to the Councils records was the ratepayer in respect of the hereditament on 1 April 2021 is eligible to receive the grant. Note: Completed applications will be appraised in order of receipt by the local authority. How do I apply for a new Hackney carriage or private hire vehicle licence? Full details are available on the government website but includes: The NHS and medical services remain open, including: Businesses subject to Tier 3 Local Restrictions (from 31 December 2020 to 4 January 2021). Sefton Council is currently distributing over 400,000 in grant funding to support taxi drivers who have been affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. just click on this link to our newsletter sign-up centre, ITV Loose Women's Carol McGiffin explains appearance change as fans concerned, The panelist lifted the lid on her "drama", Emmerdale fans taken aback as Lucy Pargeter shares real age, The Chas Dingle star has appeared in Emmerdale since 2002, Police appear to use emergency lights to pick up passengers from Lime Street, A private hire driver caught the incident on dashcam, Coronation Street character to look totally different in return to cobbles, It'll be the first time viewers have seen him in six years, Boy, 12, dies after family receive phone call at Center Parcs, Edward Hunstone was "one of a kind" and "touched so many hearts", Five DWP benefits and 10 medical conditions that give you free prescriptions, The current prescription charge is 9.35 per item, Aldi, Sainsbury's and Asda warning as products recalled from shops, Aldi, Sainsbury's and Asda have recalled items in recent weeks, Paedo answered door naked to schoolchildren after grooming them with vapes, Serial offender performed sex acts at his doorstep and sexually assaulted 12-year-old girl, Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent has trademark long hair chopped off, The former Corrie star has showed off a completely new look, Gogglebox fan 'obsessed' with dark Giles and Mary theory, The married couple have Gogglebox viewers in stitches on a weekly basis, What Jurgen Klopp said about Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane confirms Roberto Firmino's legacy at Liverpool. If you are applying to be a new Sefton Taxi Driver, contact the Council Taxi Licensing Team by email to arrange an appointment. Statutory Sick Pay relief package for SMEs; The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme offering loans of up to 5 million for SMEs through the British Business Bank; A new lending facility from the Bank of England to help support liquidity among larger firms, helping them bridge coronavirus disruption to their cash flows through loans. It was for businesses who have suffered a significant fall in income due to the COVID-19 crisis. Have not exceeded the subsidy control limits. For the purposes of this scheme, an accommodation business can be defined as a business whose main lodging provision is used for holiday, travel or other purposes. Any horse drawn or pedicab omnibus vehicles are required by law to be licensed by Sefton Council to stand or ply for hire along permitted routes. You must complete the online application form in one session, as it cannot be saved. Documents can be posted or emailed to the Licensing Office.The Licensing Authority has a legal obligation to prevent persons from applying for and being granted Taxi and Private Hire Driver and Operator Licences when they do not have the right or entitlement to work in the UK. More than 4,000 drivers will be eligible for a 100 support grant from today (November 30).
Sefton taxi drivers to be given one off payment by the council Shisha bars, waterpipe consumption venues. This will be on a case by case basis according to the nature of the services, goods or works being provided, the challenges being faced, the contracted terms and the constraints of any statutory requirements. Threshold definitions for the purposes of this scheme are restated below: Hospitality definition: a business whose main function is to provide a venue for the consumption and sale of food and drink, Leisure definition: a business that provides opportunities, experiences, and facilities, in particular for culture, recreation, entertainment, celebratory events, days and nights out, betting and gaming. 'We recognise the hardship our drivers have experienced due to coronavirus', Get the best local news with our Sefton newsletter. Accommodation such as hotels, hostels, guest houses and campsites, except for specific circumstances, such as where these act as someones main residence, where the person cannot return home, for providing accommodation or support to the homeless, or where it is essential to stay there for work purposes. The Restart Grant scheme is a one-off grant for businesses on the ratings list only. As leaders and mayors, we are continuing to press the Government for financial support packages that work for everyone who has seen their livelihood affected by Covid-19 restrictions. We will not be able to process your application without your tax check code. On 7 April 2022 the Council agreed the adoption of a COVID-19 Additional Relief Fund Policy. Grants will be awarded based on the number of Full Time Equivalent people that businesses employ as well as the rateable value of the commercial premises occupied. Sefton's licensed black cab and private hire drivers are set to receive a cash boost after losing income due to Covid-19. Luis Diaz provides Liverpool injury boost as Roberto Firmino set for vital transfer assist. Those drivers who do not meet the criteria for this grant are able to access other support schemes which offer financial aid. Forward ordering of goods and services if required, Change is service delivery model to facilitate continuity of supply to Sefton Council. We will take a photograph of you during your visit which will be stored and used for licensing purposes only. Many of Merseyside's taxi drivers are licensed in Sefton. For the period 30 December 2020 to 4 January 2021.
Sefton businesses being urged to submit Omicron Grant applications This list is not exhaustive, but indicative of the types of businesses that can be supported under this scheme. Full details of eligibility can be found below in the document entitled Eligibility for Expanded Retail Discount at the foot of this page. Eligible businesses in this category will also receive separate pro-rate payment for 4 days prior to the National Lockdown restrictions that were imposed from 5 November 2020. How do I apply for a private hire operator licence? Education and training (including for schools to use sports and leisure facilities where that it is part of their normal provision), Childcare purposes and supervised activities for children, For elite sports persons (in indoor and outdoor sports facilities), professional dancers and choreographers (in fitness and dance studios), For the purposes of professional film and TV filming, Public houses and bars - unless they require customers to purchase a substantial meal alongside the purchase of alcohol. Sefton Council is currently distributing over 400,000 in grant funding to support taxi drivers who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Those businesses that have applied for the Local Restrictions Support Grant do not need to re-apply for grants they are eligible for during further National Lockdown restrictions. It has been required to close for a consecutive period of no less than two weeks because of regulations made under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984.
Wheelchair Service | The Sefton Directory Currently these limits are the de minimis limit of 200,000 of State Aid over a three-year period, or, if this limit is exceeded, 800,000 of State Aid permitted under the COVID-19 Temporary Framework, which imposes limitations and exceptions. As a direct response to the new measures imposed by Government and the challenges that businesses are facing under the national lockdown, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has created a new fund called the Liverpool City Region Local Business Support Grant. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the Liverpool City Regions childcare and care home businesses including a fall in demand alongside an increase in costs to manage within a Covid safe environment. The city's 3,886 licensed drivers rely on the previously booming hospitality, events and tourism sector for a lot of their income, and were hit hard earlier this year when it dried up overnight due to the lockdown.
COVID-19 Fund to support Sefton and City Region's taxi drivers Contact the council - Sefton Those payments will be: For the period 5 November 2020 to 2 December 2020. Where a business, eligible for the closed cash cap, also occupies properties which do not meet the criteria for the closed cash cap, and the value of the discount on the closed properties is less than 2 million, then they may also claim the discount on other eligible properties, but only up to the cap of 105,000, in respect of those other eligible properties. Call us Antrec: 01388 436262. Please note that attendance at Bootle One Stop Shop is strictly by appointment only, except for Driver Renewals. But for anyone who doesnt have that support network in place, I want to make sure you know Sefton Council and our partners at Sefton CVS are here to help. This should be interpreted as carrying on a trade or profession or buying and selling goods or services in order to generate turnover. Company Number (where the ratepayer is a Limited company registered with Companies House), Number of employees at the premises for which the application is being made, Percentage decline in turnover within the April 2020 to March 2021 period, compared to the same 2019 to 2020 period, A declaration that the award of relief will not result in a breach of Subsidy Control thresholds. A new indoor Inflatable attraction is opening in Southport this Saturday. There is no appeal against a decision whether to award a grant. We will endeavour to contact all remaining applicants by the end of April 2021. Renew your Hackney Carriage (Taxi) Driver licence Transfer to a Private Hire Driver licence Apply to also hold a Private Hire Driver licence Notify a change of address details Notify a. It is now the responsibility of private hire operators to deal with enquiries regarding lost property left in vehicles. However, we have had to contact a significant number of applicants as they have supplied incorrect or incomplete information causing delays. Call Dominique and Sharon on 0151 934 3452, email investsefton@sefton.gov.uk or follow us on Twitter @InvestSefton. Level 1 payment - 667 for 1 complete period or 1334 for 2 complete periods, Level 2 payment - 1000 for 1 complete period or 2000 for 2 complete periods, Level 3 payment - 1500 for 1 complete period or 3000 for 2 complete periods. If you have any queries in relation to the Discretionary Grant, please emaildiscretionarygrant@sefton.gov.ukstating your business name and the application reference number in the subject line of the email. Businesses that open to members of the public paying an entry or membership fee. This fully-funded programme is designed to help Liverpool SME business leaders gain knowledge, clarity and understanding aroundfive key business issueswhere technology can positively impact business performance and growth:board level attitude for change, security and stability of technology, data analytics and reporting accessibility, customer experience, and attracting and retaining talent. Each case will be treated on its own merits with consideration to the number of applications received during the application window, the business type, the financial adverse impact of Covid in 2021-22 when compared to non-Covid years, and the maximum funding allocation limit. All businesses must still be trading on 1 February 2021 i.e. The funding will be allocated proportionately to each local authority, according to the number of licenced taxi drivers in their area. Places are strictlylimited to 15 (max. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Libraries can also remain open to provide access to IT and digital services for example for people who do not have it at home and for click-and-collect services. Liverpool-based independent IT Consultancy, Aabyss, self-fund the SME Digital Growth Peer Network to help support the digital growth of our local businesses. Redeployment of capacity into other areas of Council needs. We are making grant applications as simple and speedy as possible, but we must follow strict processes to avoid fraudulent claims. In response to the variety of business restrictions that are currently impacting upon the Liverpools hospitality and leisure businesses, Sefton Council, in conjunction with our neighbouring local authorities and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority are launching the Liverpool City Region Hospitality and Leisure Support Grant. Peer-to-peer learning and support in a cohort of 15 business leaders from non-competing businesses. Before applying for the Hospitality, Leisure and Retail Grant (Expanded Scheme) we would urge you to read the Guidance Notes and Checklist document. A Micro Business must satisfy two or more of the following requirements in a year: Turnover, not more than 632,000; Balance sheet total of not more than 316,000; Staff headcount of not more than 10. Achieve the Vocationally Related Qualification in Transporting Passengers by Taxi & Private Hire (VRQ) (New Applicants). Be viable and trading on or before1 April 2021. Businesses that are eligible for this scheme are actively encouraged to apply. For further information on this, please refer to the full guidance notes. 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Councils urged to consult taxi driver database - LocalGov.co.uk Be based and have commercial property-related costs in Liverpool City Region and be able to evidence 2021 annual rental costs and annual business rates (where applicable). 1million on their closed property and then up to the 105,000 cash cap on their other eligible properties). A business that was eligible for a Local Restrictions Support grant as a result of Tier 3 or Tier 2 restrictions will continue to receive these grants. If a business operates services that could be considered non-essential and also fall into another category, such as hospitality in the higher funding threshold, the Council must determine the main service main service to determine which grant is payable. Local Authorities are not required to adjust, pay, or recover grants where the rating list is subsequently amended retrospectively to 30 December 2021. Additional Restrictions Support Grant . An extended grant application window will open for receipt of applications at 10am on Monday 29 November 2021 and will close at 5pm on Friday 10 December 2021. The following general exclusions on eligibility apply to Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant funding: Potential applicants should note that being in receipt of support from previous grant schemes does not determine eligibility for the latest grant funding. Supplier Obligations during the Relief period. However, funding is currently only made available to the business sectors identified in this guidance. From 1 July 2021 until 31 March 2022 there will be a cap on the cash value of discount that a business can receive. Complete our Clean Air Zone survey now. A business whose rate bill from 1 July 2021 onwards on properties eligible for the closed cash cap is 1 million and also occupies other eligible properties with a rates bill of 3 million is able to claim up to 1,105,000 in discount from 1 July 2021 onwards (i.e. The scheme provides support to hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses, in recognition that the rise of the Omicron COVID variant means that some businesses are likely to experience reduced trade. You must complete the online application form in one session as it cannot be saved. Sefton Council is currently distributing over 400,000 in grant funding to support taxi drivers who have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Tattoo parlours, spas, massage parlours, body and skin piercing services must also close. You can download these documents at the bottom of this webpage. Please note that if you do not have your reference number we cannot provide it by telephone or e-mail. Pubs and bars may not provide alcohol for consumption on the premises, unless with a substantial meal, so they are operating as a restaurant. The grant value that an eligible business receives will depend on the number of eligible applications the Local Authority receives and the relative scores of those applications. To apply for a new licence, applicants must attend a Sefton One Stop Shop, by appointment, and provide: If your application is successful and payment is made the licence and plates will be issued. Please consult the checklist at the bottom of this page.
Sefton Council Leader says finances 'resilient' after budget meeting When you've made your choice, press the Save Changes button. UBL has commenced proceedings against the Council under Part 8 of the Civil Procedure Rules seeking the following declaration from the High Court:In order to operate lawfully under Part II Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1976, a licensed operator who accepts a booking from a passenger is required to enter as principal into a contractual obligation with the passenger to provide the journey which is the subject of the booking. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Bootle Town Hall to Marriott Hotel Liverpool, Birkdale Station Southport to Central Avenue, Birkdale, Mons Public House, Bootle to Aintree Racecourse Main Entrance and more.
Community Resilience Grant - Living Well Sefton For the purposes of this grant, pubs should under normal circumstances (without local or national restrictions) be open to the general public, allow free entry other than when occasional entertainment is provided, allow drinking without requiring food to be consumed and permit drinks to be purchased at a bar, and under normal circumstances derive less than 50% of their income from food sales. Businesses that only provide personal care goods, rather than services; Businesses used solely as training centres for staff, apprentices and others; Businesses providing dental services, opticians, audiology services, chiropody, chiropractors, osteopaths and other medical or health services, including services which incorporate personal care services, treatments required by those with disabilities and services relating to mental health. The Government has provided Sefton Council (and other neighbouring Local Authorities in the Liverpool City Region) with further Additional Restrictions Grant payments (ARG3). If you do not, we will not be able to pay you a grant. Search. When your licence is due present your vehicle to a testing station to be tested in the normal way. All businesses should be contacted via email by Friday 5 February 2021. Southport One Stop Shop recently relocated from Cambridge Arcade to The Atkinson and is also by appointment only during the hours of 11am to 4pm, Monday to Friday. Details on the type and size of wheelchairs that are covered is also contained in the guidance. Hereditaments which do not have employees directly working at them. Cannot evidence loss via an accountants letter. Twice a day, seven days a week, we'll deliver the biggest stories straight to your inbox. An application window will open for the Local Business Support Grant at 10am on Wednesday 10 February 2021 and close at 5pm on Friday 26 February 2021. your business is on Ofsteds Early Years Register, your premises are wholly or mainly used to provide the. We are here to help - Any business, Any size, Any sector. Please read the qualifying criteria carefully before submitting an application. These services should not be provided in other peoples homes. Entertainment venues such as theatres, concert halls, cinemas, museums and galleries, casinos, amusement arcades, bingo halls, bowling alleys, skating rinks, go-karting venues, soft play centres and areas, circuses, funfairs, zoos and other animal attractions, water parks, theme parks. phone . If you have downloaded the new driver application form and have submitted all the documentation that is required to be licensed, we will contact you to make an appointment at either Bootle One Stop Shop or the Atkinson in Southport. Please note that the application window will close on 31 August 2022. Please note, due to the volume of applications expected, it may take several weeks to consider applications and for applicants to receive a decision. According to the local authority's website it currently costs 71 for a new licence fee for private hire and Hackney carriage vehicles . To combat inner-city traffic-related pollution, we are developing a Clean Air Plan that must consider the introduction of a Clean Air Zone charge for higher polluting vehicles. Those payments will be: For the period 14 October 2020 to 4 November 2020.
Vehicle Compliance Testing Handbook - modgov.sefton.gov.uk Drivers who are eligible will receive a letter sent to their home address containing details of how to access the grant. Rationale for requesting an accountants letter. If you are applying to be a new Sefton Taxi Driver, contact the Council Taxi Licensing Team by email to arrange an appointment. The Council has determined that in accordance with that guidance businesses may qualify for a discount in the following categories if both: Businesses will be eligible to receive a discount on more than one property. Over 50% of all applications received have been reviewed to date and a proportion of these have been paid. A copy of the Courts order is attached to this notice. If you need some flexibility or support up to the end of June 2020 and would like to request some contractual relief you should make contact with your normal Sefton Council contract manager or day to day contact to discuss the options that might be available. The amount of Government funding for this relief is 4,447,663. This list of indicators is not exhaustive and Local Authorities must use their discretion to determine if a business is trading. By reading the document first you will have a clearer understanding of the process and evidence that you will be required to provide and upload with your application. How do I apply for an omnibus vehicle licence? Leader of Knowsley Council, CllrDavid Baines The fund replaces the right to request a reduction in business rates from the Valuation Office Agency on the grounds that COVID-19 has been a material change in circumstances which makes the rateable value of the property inaccurate. Owners of new vehicle licence applications should wait until the plates are received and affixed to the vehicle before commencing any work. The Government has issued a range of restrictions since 14 October 2020. For the purposes of this grant scheme, a business is considered to be trading if it is engaged in business activity. For example, a business that was forced to close as a result of Tier 2 instructions imposed from 2 December 2020, will still be deemed to be trading up to 4 January 2021, the day before national restrictions were imposed, provided that the business has not been sold or permanently closed during that period.
Sefton Council to provide voucher scheme for families eligible for free Business subject to National Restrictions (from 5 November 2020 to 2 December 2020). How much a business receives will be calculated according to the rateable value of the business premises on the date that restrictions are imposed and will also depend upon the length of time a business is required to remain closed. Please sign up to InvestSeftons mailing list if you havent already sign up by email to be notified when business support funding is made available. Only ONE application for the Trading on Scheme must be made. The Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the Liverpool City Region economy. See further details below for the types of businesses that will be eligible. For periods from 4 November 2020, payments will be made in accordance with the relevant amounts shown in each of the periods detailed above. Eligible businesses will receive grants of up to 6,000 per hereditament. Businesses may receive both elements in a single combined payment. Sefton Council (5,701 drivers), Newcastle City Council (4,576), and Liverpool City Council (3,360) all carried out zero searches and made no entries. We expect to see a large volume of applications for this round of support. No cash caps will apply for the period between 1 April 2021 to 30 June 2021. Annex 1 - Sefton Knowledge Test (Sample Questions) Private Hire Driver applicants: You must answer all the questions in Sections A, B & C. The overall pass mark is 7 correct out of 10 (4 from A & B and 3 from C - you do not need to answer the questions in D). Businesses can apply for one grant per property if they operate more than one premises within the local authority area. not trading but not insolvent. Categories of businesses eligible to apply (for full details see guidance notes).
Additional support announced for Liverpool City Region taxi drivers Before granting a licence we require applicants to: If your application is successful you will then be required to pay a Licence fee. How much funding will be provided to businesses? Planning permission, or a letter from the planning department stating that you do not need planning permission. Incomplete applications will not be appraised. Following each ride, our drivers have at least 20 minutes to thoroughly clean the surfaces of the car and ventilate the cabin. Businesses occupying hereditaments appearing on the local rating list with a rateable value of exactly 15,000 or under on 1 April 2021 will receive a payment of 8,000. Leisure and sports facilities such as leisure centres and gyms, swimming pools, sports courts, fitness and dance studios, riding centres, climbing walls, and golf courses. Brand new Inflatable Zone to open in Southport town centre, Bistrot Pierre in Southport saved as restaurants bought out of administration, Lucky 13 Southport neighbours scoop 1,000 each on Peoples Postcode Lottery, InvestSefton praised after successful Economic Forum to support local businesses, Andrew Mikhails Thank You NHS Gala Dinner sells out in less than 24 hours, New Adult Mental Health Crisis Cafe opens in Southport, New scheme in Southport to discourage parents from driving children to and from school, Work begins on 1m scheme to transform key route between Lord Street and Promenade in Southport.