Luton's COVID-19 intervention to be lifted

It has been announced today that Luton will be removed as an area of intervention in the fight against COVID-19.

​Last week, following a rise in local coronavirus cases, Luton Council agreed with the government to pause the further relaxation of lockdown measures.

The lifting of these additional measures means that indoor gyms, swimming po​ols and fitness studios that had to remain closed, will now be allowed to open - this is likely to start next week from 3rd August.

Following the latest government announcements on a national level, close contact services - including bowling alleys, casinos and facial beauty treatments - are now unable to reopen. These restrictions will be in place across England and are due to be reviewed in the next two weeks.

In the meantime, Luton Council will also continue to roll out mass testing across the town, which includes introducing additional testing sites for anyone who lives in Luton, even if they do not have symptoms.

For more information on this news and details about how to book a free test click HERE.
Eat Out to Help Out

If you are a restaurant or other establishment serving food for on-premises consumption you can sign up for the Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

The government initiative allows a discount to diners and encourages them to eat at your restaurant.
 
Every Mon, Tues and Weds from 3 rd  August until 31 st  August your customers can get 50% discount on food or non-alcoholic drinks to eat or drink in (up to a maximum of £10 discount per diner).
 
For more information on the scheme click HERE .
 
We'll help promote that you're taking part
Luton BID is also compiling a list of businesses that are participating in the scheme. Do let us know if you sign up so we can add you to the list. Email us HERE.
Businesses invited to complete COVID-19 Business Resilience Survey

A survey has been created by Metropolitan University, on behalf of the government's High Streets Task Force, the Ministry of Housing Communities and local government to understand more about the impact of COVID-19 on business of in particular locations.
 
To complete this survey please click HERE .
Business Support Guide

Our comprehensive coronavirus Business Support Guide has been updated to reflect the new phase of guidance as announced by the Government.

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