Business Rates Wales Update Form VO 6048

Of note the many of you will shortly, if you have not yet, be receiving Form VO 6048 from the Valuation Office. It is a legal requirement to fill in this form with ever increasing fines for non-compliance. The purpose of the forms is for the Valuation Office to gather data to try to ensure that the revaluation of all Rateable Values is done based on as much information as possible. WTA Members, PASC UK has very kindly supplied a handy guide on how to fill in this form available on https://www.pascuk.co.uk/publications second row down on the right on the page.

Useful Covid Guidance Information

Guidance to help employers and businesses minimise the risk of exposure to coronavirus in workplaces – includes detail relating to accommodation visitors and other businessesTourism and Hospitality Guidance – to help tourism and hospitality businesses operate safely during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Watch this video to help you find your way around the guidance.Guidance has also been produced and updated in consultation with the Hospitality sector for Pubs, Bars, Cafes and Restaurants and can be viewed on the UK Hospitality websiteA summary of COVID-19 support packages, including funding, legal and workplace guidance available to organisations and businesses in Wales can be found on the Business Wales websiteGuidance to local authorities, approved premises and places of worship on […]

Re-opening and briefing coach operators (and wider travel trade); Guidance on Group Visits and Guided Tours; other related opportunities

We’re all trying to provide a positive and safe welcome, directing coach operators to the correct information and resources; and to try and minimise issues and direct them where we can to lesser known areas/places to visit. Visit Wales have created a re-opening grid to respond to the growing enquiries from coach operators in particular around the full re-opening of tourism in Wales. As well as providing to enquirers, VW have done coach industry webinars and it’s now been published on the Coach Tourism Association website (https://coachtourismassociation.co.uk/cta-partners-visit-wales/). Now that more places are re-opening and gathering restrictions are getting slightly clearer we would be really grateful if you could review and […]

Freelancer Fund opens for applications

The Freelancer Fund will open for applications at 12 noon on Monday 17 May 2021. The fund supports freelancers who work in the following sectors: The ArtsCreative IndustriesArts and HeritageEventsCulture and Heritage The fund will also support freelancers who work in events that have been significantly impacted by the pandemic, including those working in weddings and corporate events, but not sport events. As before, the fund is administered by Local Authorities. For further information, to check your eligibility and apply please visit Business Wales COVID-19 support for business at 12 noon on Monday 17 May 2021. https://businesswales.gov.wales/coronavirus-advice/

Fire safety guidance document for persons who own / operate small self-catering holiday accommodation

North Wales Fire & Rescue in partnership with Mid & West and South Wales Fire and Rescue Services have recently released a fire safety guidance document for persons who own / operate small self-catering holiday accommodation. https://www.nwales-fireservice.org.uk/keeping-you-safe/at-your-business/guidance-documents/self-catering-holiday-accommodation/

Wales moves to alert level 2

Wales will move into alert level 2 on Monday, the First Minister will confirm today as coronavirus levels remain low and vaccination rates remain the best in the UK. The changes to the coronavirus restrictions, which will come into force from Monday 17 May include: Indoor hospitality can re-open – six people from up to six households (not including children under 11) can book;All holiday accommodation can re-open fully; (extended household or support bubble only)Entertainment venues, including cinemas, bingo halls, bowling alleys, indoor-play centres and areas, casinos, amusement arcades, and theatres can re-open. Cinemas, theatres concert halls and sports grounds can sell food and drink as long as it is […]