Great news from the Treasury who has announced the current furlough scheme would be extended by a further four months with workers continuing to receive 80% of their current salary.
Tewkesbury Borough Council has launched a COVID-19 Emergency Community Fund to help communities as they respond to exceptional challenges over the coming months.
In response to COVID-19, the government has shared details of its grant funding package, which is available to eligible businesses across Tewkesbury Borough.
As the country deals with coronavirus (Covid-19), know sport and physical activity organisations are facing a hugely difficult period of time. To help combat this, Sport England have launched a £20 million hardship fund.
Tewkesbury Foodbank are running low on supplies and need your support. Over 90% of the food distributed by foodbanks in network is donated by the public – that’s why your food donations are vital!
As early at 1997, when I was first elected, I supported a Ten Minute Rule Bill which proposed providing free television licences to those over 75. I was very disappointed to hear that the BBC decided to no longer fund TV licences for over 75s.
I welcome todays budget statement which announced that investment will reach record levels over the next five years, benefitting families and businesses in all corners of the country.
