lock&quay 58 Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 Am I allowed to be open right now for key cutting ? Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Count Muppet 690 Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 Timpson only have a couple closed. they’ve even got the max photo shops open because they “take in laundry” Quote Link to post Share on other sites
petercoulson 421 Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 I have a customer who has been told he won't receive any grant help to be closed as he is essential and should be open.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jontheshoe 16 Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 Totally mad , more shops open than in the first lockdown, & more people wondering aimlessly around . It’s crazy , government should have closed everybody but supermarkets. Only in 3 days x 5 hours a week ,for collection & drop off ,not really worth it , but Timpson have two outlets open 6/7 days a week + local locksmith open . not sure if it’s widely advertised but local authorities will have grants available up to £1300 a month for some small local businesses struggling with lockdown . Worth looking on your areas councils website for details. Not available just yet but if you don’t apply you’ll never know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cowers lane 583 789 Posted November 11 Report Share Posted November 11 (edited) 4 hours ago, petercoulson said: I have a customer who has been told he won't receive any grant help to be closed as he is essential and should be open.......... Worrying to hear. I decided to close. Basically my business is 40% keys, 50% watch repairs. Keys (I think) are essential, ( but never actually seen printed on any government paperwork). As for the hardware clause, I've never considered my shop a hardware shop, nowhere is that indicated that I am in my lease, or from council paperwork. Watch repairs aren't. Trade would probably be down by at least 90%. I'll be well annoyed if i don't get the grant. Mike. Edited November 11 by cowers lane 583 Punctuation Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keithm 360 Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 'Hardware' is a generic term used to describe keys and locks, amongst other things, that is the category Key Cutting and Lock Supply are described as far as Council and the Government rate you, you should be open. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cowers lane 583 789 Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 I would describe my primary business as watch repairs. Key cutting are just a (very lucrative) sideline. I would see myself as specialist retailer. Going to check on my rates bill what they think I am. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Foggs 0 Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 We are closed, the High rd is empty , just filled in the long winded grant form. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flash 281 Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 46 minutes ago, Foggs said: We are closed, the High rd is empty , just filled in the long winded grant form. Where did you get the form from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
petercoulson 421 Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 4 minutes ago, Flash said: Where did you get the form from? These grants come from local Government so c heck the website for the council your rates are with - ours isn't updated yet from 4th November Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 382 Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 Go on your local council site, the same as that paid the £10k grant in the first lockdown. Mine wasn't a long winded form, just had to email a few details, got remittance advice today so money should go in tomorrow or Monday. Each council may have different info on their website. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
petercoulson 421 Posted November 12 Report Share Posted November 12 The Government just announced that the funds for the grant will be distributed to local councils for distribution but it is up to £3000 per month fur businesses required to close so I am guessing that each council will have it's own interpretation of that. cowers lane 583 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 382 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 Based on the rateable value on 3 levels, mine is below £15k = £1334, £15k-£51k = £2000 and over £51k = £3000 to cover a 28 day period of closure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pee 7 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 2 hours ago, Michael said: Based on the rateable value on 3 levels, mine is below £15k = £1334, £15k-£51k = £2000 and over £51k = £3000 to cover a 28 day period of closure Thanks for the info. Are shoe repairers\key cutters eligible for the grant? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 382 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 8 minutes ago, pee said: Thanks for the info. Are shoe repairers\key cutters eligible for the grant? Only if you're closed I believe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grahamparker 2,240 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 25 minutes ago, Michael said: Only if you're closed I believe. Cannot claim a penny if you opened. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k4mrc 210 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 44 minutes ago, grahamparker said: Cannot claim a penny if you opened. sorry i've been told you can, this is because it's business interruption. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grahamparker 2,240 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 3 minutes ago, k4mrc said: sorry i've been told you can, this is because it's business interruption. I shall have another word with my local council then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k4mrc 210 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 according to mine, as all our biz are interrupted by this we still get some help, I'm open 50% of the time Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grahamparker 2,240 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 12 minutes ago, k4mrc said: according to mine, as all our biz are interrupted by this we still get some help, I'm open 50% of the time Just been through to the local council again and as we have stayed open fully we do not qualify for anything. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
petercoulson 421 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 This is purely a local government grant so it is up to your council whether you get it or not which is probably why there's so much different information Quote Link to post Share on other sites
k4mrc 210 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 thing is whether you opened or half opened - all biz are interrupted, crazy situation for us all? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kobblers 702 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 Apparently, I'm entilted to nowt as my business is allowed to stay open - even though the Council have effectively prevented me from trading. Asked about Working Tax Credits and got told I can only claim £100 a month!!!! How the hell do they expect people to live on that? Rick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
x minit uk 347 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 I’ve emailed my lot so will let you know soon. I have been open though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flash 281 Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 I understood the grants were for businesses that had been affected by covid, regardless of whether the business was open or closed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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