Forest Cobbler Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 The one thing that we really want to know is whether shoe repairs are counted as essential. Surely in this sort of weather they should be. Just wish we could find some guidance. Mike at Vauxhall and Dickie 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfman Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 not to sure on that either however i do get a box of surgicals from the hospitals every week so think that may be classed as essential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Cobbler Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 I'm sure it is in your case but we're in the centre of a large, and ever increasing, housing area that doesn't have very many shops or facilities, so although we don't have that sort of business customer, we are the only shoe repairer/key cutter in about a 10 mile radius and the locals rely on us, and we do get a fair few repairs posted in now as well. It could come down to running a collection and drop off service for the locals I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonb Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 i thought key cutting and selling locks brings us into the hardware shop category, but cant find much information on shoe repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted November 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Its up to you as individual shop owners, key cutting and a few other items put you in the essential bracket just weigh up if it's worth it or not - grants will be available if you have to close depending on your rateable value which may swing your choice https://www.gov.uk/government/news/furlough-scheme-extended-and-further-economic-support-announced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Cobbler Posted November 2, 2020 Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted November 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2020 Confirmation of the extra help for self employed this November - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54781028 Mike at Vauxhall and exp121260 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forest Cobbler Posted November 5, 2020 Report Share Posted November 5, 2020 Mark & Deb have decided to close again as it makes greater financial sense for them to do so. Thanks for all your help, Valerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted November 6, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2020 Furlough extension through to April now - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-extends-furlough-to-march-and-increases-self-employed-support Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted November 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Insurance case to go to Supreme Court - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-54931145 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 I have just received my discretionary grant from the council. £1334 . algsoul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algsoul Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 got my council grant x minit uk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted December 31, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2020 So with most of the country now in Tier 4 (have to say the situation is a lot worse than you read/see.hear a senior ambulance officer described it as Armageddon at the moment hospital wise) the decision about opening/closing again hits us. Most if not all of the forum members will be allowed to open under the rules but as always it is your own decision. The rules are fairly clear for shoe repairs if you identify mostly for shoe repairs, if you are mainly or only key cutting and ancillaries you can fall under 2 brackets plus there's the dry cleaning side as well. Note it's can stay open but this can be a get out clause for some councils not to pay compensation where it is available - it seems around the country some councils are more understanding than other Businesses and venues which can stay open Other businesses and venues are permitted to stay open, following COVID-19 secure guidelines. This includes those providing essential goods and services, including: essential retail such as food shops, supermarkets, pharmacies, garden centres, building merchants and suppliers of building products and off-licences market stalls selling essential retail may also stay open businesses providing repair services may also stay open, where they primarily offer repair services petrol stations, automatic (but not manual) car washes, vehicle repair and MOT services, bicycle shops, and taxi and vehicle hire businesses banks, building societies, post offices, short-term loan providers and money transfer businesses funeral directors laundrettes and dry cleaners medical and dental services vets and pet shops animal rescue centres, boarding facilities, and animal groomers (may continue to be used for animal welfare, rather than aesthetic purposes) agricultural supplies shops mobility and disability support shops storage and distribution facilities car parks, public toilets and motorway service areas outdoor playgrounds outdoor gym, pools, sports courts and facilities golf courses archery/driving/shooting ranges (outdoors) outdoor riding centres places of worship crematoriums and burial grounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted January 4, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 With tonight's full lockdown (Tier 5) announcement the guidance about shops closing has not changed to Tier 4 as above so those offering a repair service may still open. Again though it's your decision, not an easy one to make. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamparker Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 Open as usual for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 Can't decide............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG AL PRICE Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 No choice, gotta open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDTL Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 Problem is will there be any footfall? gavin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulCawkwell Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, CDTL said: Problem is will there be any footfall? Probably not much. Going to be a long few months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Count Muppet Posted January 4, 2021 Report Share Posted January 4, 2021 There shouldn’t be any footfall if people are doing what they’re supposed to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x minit uk Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Open Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithm Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 10 hours ago, Count Muppet said: There shouldn’t be any footfall if people are doing what they’re supposed to do Unless you’re in or outside a Supermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted January 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 **Breaking** Grants of £9000 will be paid per property for retail - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55535546 BIG AL PRICE and St.Am92 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercoulson Posted January 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 Further to the grants announcement I'm afraid the waters are murky over how much you may get and if you even qualify for a grant - but there is another fund that could apply only time will tell, it is a route I will have to take because we are not retail but all our customers are so hoping a grant will be made through the second route for us Further information the one-off top-ups will be granted to closed businesses as follows: £4,000 for businesses with a rateable value of £15,000 or under £6,000 for businesses with a rateable value between £15,000 and £51,000 £9,000 for businesses with a rateable value of over £51,000 any business which is legally required to close, and which cannot operate effectively remotely, is eligible for a grant A further £594 million is also being made available for Local Authorities and the Devolved Administrations to support other businesses not eligible for the grants, that might be affected by the restrictions. Businesses should apply to their Local Authorities. exp121260 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted January 6, 2021 Report Share Posted January 6, 2021 This is where the new statement of shops that can stay open will hurt some of us. It states businesses providing repair services as long as it's their primary service can stay open, which is ok if you still have good footfall but as people should be staying at home there isn't going to many around for most of us. I think this will stop my insurance paying out this time as well, seeing as the clause is based on government closure. So it's sit at home and potentially get no insurance or open up and take no money!! Decisions decisions!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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