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Congratulations to Dimitrios, Vaida and all the team at Cafe Nostimo for winning the Mayor’s Award for Business for August. They received several nominations from their loyal customers, all commending them for their excellent customer service and warm welcome. Bishop’s Stortford Mayor Cl...

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With the Tier 2 restrictions for Hertfordshire, pubs are only allowed to open if they offer a “substantial meal”. We have taken advice from East Herts Environmental Health to clarify this and can share this below. If you are a pub who is unable to open you will be able to apply for a gra...

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The Government scheme Eat Out to Help Out is coming to Bishop’s Stortford, and there’s a great selection of restaurants, bars and cafes signed up. You do not need a voucher to use this scheme and you can use it at the same time as other offers and discounts. There is no minimum spend. to...

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From the 23rd July 2020 you can now apply for a temporary pavement licence from East Herts Council. This will allow you to place tables and chairs (removable furniture) on the public highway so that you can have more outside seating. The Government have made this a streamlined and cheaper process to...

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As announced on 8 July, the Government has launched a new scheme to support restaurants and cafes over the summer. More details have been released and information on where to register your business. Topline information from the Government on the scheme: You can use the Eat Out to Help Out Scheme to ...

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The Government guidance requires some businesses to collect details and maintain records of staff, customers and visitors on their premises to support NHS Test and Trace. Businesses required to collect this information are: hospitality, including pubs, bars, restaurants and cafés tourism and leisur...

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As per Government advice pubs, cafes and restaurants around the UK have had to close their doors for now as we all do everything we can to stop the spread of Coronavirus. Some have take away options so you can still support your favourite and enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner. We’re...

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On Saturday 28 September the BID launched Gindependence Day in Bishop’s Stortford. With seven local bars involved, there was free gin tasting, jazz music and special offers throughout the high street. The night finished with a spooky ghost tour of the town. This event will be back for 2020, more d...