Coronavirus update: the latest news from East Midlands businesses

Nottingham-based sign and graphics company N1 Visual is producing and distributing hundreds of free ‘Covid-19 Self Isolation Stickers’ to its local community.

The firm is leaving some in local supermarkets along with distributing to local charities and groups who are supporting people who have self isolated along with old or vulnerable people.

N1 is also offering all previous customers a free A3 sign for their business offering guidance to the public if they are continuing to operate.

Paul Atherton from N1 said: “Hundreds more free stickers will be produced next week and if anyone knows any individuals or local organisations who would be able to distribute these in their local area please get in touch.”

Chatsworth has taken the decision to close its garden to visitors with immediate effect until further notice in light of the most recent government guidance.

All public toilets at Chatsworth will be closed from 23 March. Chatsworth House, Farmyard and Adventure Playground were not open, and will remain closed.

Chatsworth chief executive Stephen Vickers said: “This decision has not been taken lightly. The situation is enormously complex and fast moving, and we believe that taking decisive action to help implement effective social distancing is in the best interests of all of our visitors and staff, and is part of the collective national effort to help contain the coronavirus.

“On behalf of the Duke and Duchess, and everyone as at Chatsworth, I would like to thank our visitors for their continued support, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back soon.”

Retford theme park Sundown Adventureland has closed its doors.

Gaynor Corr, park director at Sundown Adventureland, said: “This morning we had to make the hard decision to close the park to safeguard our staff and visitors in light of the social distancing measures set out by the government. We are very sorry to say Sundown Adventureland will close from 4pm on Friday 20th March until further notice.

“We would like to thank all our team members for all their support during this uncertain time. We look forward to welcoming all our loyal guests back for some adventure and fun in the future.”

The team behind the Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) have announced revised ways of working to support businesses in the city centre during the current time.

The BIDs are project managed by pfbb UK Ltd, based in Iron Gate.

Pfbb UK director Ian Ferguson said: “It is clear that effective communication with businesses is crucial at such times.

“We are putting in place various measures so that we can support businesses in the Cathedral Quarter and St Peters Quarter as much as we can during these unprecedented times.

“Much of this will depend on virtual support and communication but we are also looking at practical measures that we can potentially introduce.

“These include providing advice and support via the BID websites and ebulletins, assistance with deliveries, linking businesses in the BID areas who are having to lay off staff with fellow businesses who are recruiting, and encouraging business to business working.

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