Published: 12 January 2022

From: Business and economy

ºÚÁÏÍøÕ¾ businesses in the hospitality and leisure sectors are eligible for one-off grants of up to £6,000 to help those that are struggling due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

To qualify for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant, businesses must have been on the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) ratings list for Business Rates on 30 December 2021 and actively trading.

Applications are now open. ºÚÁÏÍøÕ¾ Borough Council has contacted all eligible businesses and is able to provide advice and support with applications as needed.

ºÚÁÏÍøÕ¾ businesses have been hard hit during the pandemic and continue to face uncertain times. We strongly encourage all eligible businesses to apply for this new Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant.

Cllr Peter Smith

Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development

ºÚÁÏÍøÕ¾ Borough Council

The following thresholds apply:

  1. Premises with a rateable value of exactly £15,000 or under on 30 December 2021 will receive a payment of £2,667
  2. Premises with a rateable value over £15,000 and less than £51,000 on 30 December 2021 will receive a payment of £4,000
  3. Premises with a rateable value of exactly £51,000 or over on 30 December 2021 will receive a payment of £6,000

The application closure date for this scheme is 28 February 2022.

To find out more and apply, businesses can visit business support grants page.

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