EU Exit

We would like to help local residents and businesses to stay informed about the possible changes associated with the EU Exit.

End of EU Transition Period

The transition period ends on the 31st December. Make sure you're ready by using the government's EU Transition checker tool

Start now: EU Transition checker tool

Get ready for Brexit

Leaving the EU means a number of changes that will affect businesses and individual citizens.

How to prepare and the steps you may need to take

EU Settlement Scheme for EU citizens in the UK

The UK government has reached an agreement with the EU that will protect the rights of EU citizens and their family members living in the UK. It has also reached an agreement with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein, and a separate agreement with Switzerland.

These agreements mean that most citizens from the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland will need to apply to stay in the UK. They can then continue living their lives here as they do now.

If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen, you and your family MUST apply to the EU Settlement Scheme to continue living in the UK after 30 June 2021.

If your application is successful, you’ll get either settled or pre-settled status.

The EU Settlement Scheme is open. You can apply now if you meet the criteria. You can fill out the application here.

The deadline for applying is 30 June 2021. You must usually have started living in the UK by 31 December 2020.

It’s free to apply to the scheme.

Further information and applications to the EU Settlement Scheme can be found via the GOV.UK site.

Organisations providing community support

Prepare your business for EU Exit

The UK is leaving the EU. Leaving the EU means your business or organisation may need to prepare for change.

Use this information from the UK Government to understand how leaving the EU may affect your business or organisation and what you can do to get ready.