SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES
The resources below are aimed at businesses based in South Gloucestershire.
Bristol, B&NES and North Somerset also offer a range of services to businesses and each Local Authority’s Business Engagement Manager can offer personalised planning and support around sustainable and active travel at your workplace. Go to https://travelwest.info/businesses for more info.
North Bristol SusCom support – we are offering all member organisations tailored advice support during Covid-19 to help our employers support safe and sustainable staff travel as workplaces begin to reopen. Please contact us at contact@northbristolsuscom.org to discuss how we can help you put in place measures and improvements whilst workplaces are quiet.
Dr Bike checks – the West of England councils are offering free bike maintenance checks on-site at workplaces. The mechanics can provide socially-distanced half day (4 hour) sessions providing a minimum of 8 appointments. To book a Dr Bike service for your workplace contact transport.policy@southglos.gov.uk, South Gloucestershire Council.
Travelwest business grants – NOTE: all funding for employer grants have now been allocated in South Glos. 50% grants towards workplace improvements to facilities or schemes that encourage sustainable travel for staff such as electric loan bikes for staff, installing cycle parking, new changing and shower facilities. Contact transport.policy@southglos.gov.uk for more details or head over to the South Glos pages on the Travelwest website https://travelwest.info/businesses/south-gloucestershire/grants-and-funding
Car Share advice during Covid-19 – Liftshare have compiled advice for businesses and workplaces on supporting staff car sharing during social distancing based on government and industry guidelines. https://business.liftshare.com/workplace-guidelines/. South Gloucestershire Council have also produced a poster outlining the latest advice on car sharing.
Active Travel Champions – South Gloucestershire Council’s Active Travel Champions scheme provides support to individuals encouraging cycling and walking within their organisation. The scheme provides a range of champion and workplace benefits including free cycle repair kits, promotional materials, bike maintenance sessions and more. See https://travelwest.info/businesses/south-gloucestershire/active-travel-champions
Travel advice and support for staff – whilst Travelwest Roadshows on-site at workplaces are not possible Travelwest are providing a virtual travel advice service for staff through video, phone or email. Advisors can provide route and safety advice and refer individuals to free support offers such as loan bikes, EV car loans etc. Details and booking - https://travelwest.info/cycle/back-to-work-or-returning-soon-get-free-travel-advice-from-us
The resources below are aimed at businesses based in South Gloucestershire.
Bristol, B&NES and North Somerset also offer a range of services to businesses and each Local Authority’s Business Engagement Manager can offer personalised planning and support around sustainable and active travel at your workplace. Go to https://travelwest.info/businesses for more info.
North Bristol SusCom support – we are offering all member organisations tailored advice support during Covid-19 to help our employers support safe and sustainable staff travel as workplaces begin to reopen. Please contact us at contact@northbristolsuscom.org to discuss how we can help you put in place measures and improvements whilst workplaces are quiet.
Dr Bike checks – the West of England councils are offering free bike maintenance checks on-site at workplaces. The mechanics can provide socially-distanced half day (4 hour) sessions providing a minimum of 8 appointments. To book a Dr Bike service for your workplace contact transport.policy@southglos.gov.uk, South Gloucestershire Council.
Travelwest business grants – NOTE: all funding for employer grants have now been allocated in South Glos. 50% grants towards workplace improvements to facilities or schemes that encourage sustainable travel for staff such as electric loan bikes for staff, installing cycle parking, new changing and shower facilities. Contact transport.policy@southglos.gov.uk for more details or head over to the South Glos pages on the Travelwest website https://travelwest.info/businesses/south-gloucestershire/grants-and-funding
Car Share advice during Covid-19 – Liftshare have compiled advice for businesses and workplaces on supporting staff car sharing during social distancing based on government and industry guidelines. https://business.liftshare.com/workplace-guidelines/. South Gloucestershire Council have also produced a poster outlining the latest advice on car sharing.
Active Travel Champions – South Gloucestershire Council’s Active Travel Champions scheme provides support to individuals encouraging cycling and walking within their organisation. The scheme provides a range of champion and workplace benefits including free cycle repair kits, promotional materials, bike maintenance sessions and more. See https://travelwest.info/businesses/south-gloucestershire/active-travel-champions
Travel advice and support for staff – whilst Travelwest Roadshows on-site at workplaces are not possible Travelwest are providing a virtual travel advice service for staff through video, phone or email. Advisors can provide route and safety advice and refer individuals to free support offers such as loan bikes, EV car loans etc. Details and booking - https://travelwest.info/cycle/back-to-work-or-returning-soon-get-free-travel-advice-from-us