NEWS ROUNDUP: Leeds Fest vaccine passports and fresh business support

30/03/21

The boss of Leeds Festival, Melvin Benn, has said he’s confident Leeds and Reading 2021 will be going ahead but fans will “almost certainly” require a vaccine passport proving they are COVID-19-free or have been vaccinated.

More details will be announced nearer the event which is set to take place between the 27th and 29th of August.

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Businesses are being encouraged to apply for new COVID-19 funding support as Leeds prepares for the next crucial stages of the lockdown exit roadmap.

One-off restart grants are now available for eligible businesses from Leeds City Council to help with the cost of reopening. Non-essential retailers could receive as much as £6,000 worth of support, while businesses in the personal care, gym, leisure, accommodation and hospitality sectors could be given up to £18,000.