Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates

28 April 2020

An update from David Owen, CEO GFirst LEP

Recovery from the coronavirus pandemic represents the single biggest economic challenge since the Second World War. However, it also presents the single biggest opportunity to reshape the British economy to make it more inclusive, productive, sustainable, innovative, and resilient.

22 April 2020

Staying safe when working from home

Some tips from the experts.

21 April 2020

Urgent request for PPE to support the county response to Covid-19

A message from Gloucestershire County Council

21 April 2020

Time for a tea break

Okay, time to take 10 minutes out of your day to make sure you're looking after your wellbeing… It’s okay to not be okay…it’s a challenging time for all of us at present and many of us may be feeling anxious and stressed which is understandable and that is bound to impact on our wellbeing, resilience and mental health.

15 April 2020

Hub Mentors follow up on the survival tactics your business can adopt to overcome COVID19 consequences

After the incredibly positive feedback received last week for the first edition of the Hub Mentors Panel Sessions, a second iteration of this free webinar has been scheduled for Thursday 16 April.

15 April 2020

Update from the Chief Constable of Gloucestershire Constabulary

The Chief Constable of Gloucestershire Constabulary, Rod Hansen, updates the county on the work his officers and staff are carrying out in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic.

9 April 2020

Business Support from our Local Authorities

Covid-19 - Here you will find links to the latest information and advice from your local authority.

7 April 2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance for the charity sector

Guidance to help with running your charity during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

7 April 2020

Most recent announcements from The Chancellor

The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19.

7 April 2020

Hub Mentors share their knowledge and experience in free online panel sessions

Hub Mentors, the business mentoring service created by Gloucestershire’s Local Enterprise Partnership (GFirst LEP) and The Growth Hub, is coming to the digital world this week. For the first time, you will have the opportunity to join a free panel session with three of the brightest business mentors in the region.

2 April 2020

Summary of the package of measures to support businesses from the Chancellor

The Chancellor has set out a package of temporary, timely and targeted measures to support public services, people and businesses through this period of disruption caused by COVID-19.

30 March 2020

Coronavirus COVID-19 Mental Health Support Update

These are unprecedented times.... wherever we can, we need to support our businesses, we need to support each other and we need to look after ourselves. Here’s a few thoughts for a Monday morning that will try to help us look after our mental health.