17 November 2020, 16:02
Businesses that have been forced to close due to the Covid-19 national restrictions from Thursday 5 November to Wednesday 2 December, can now apply for the Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) Addendum.
To qualify for this grant, businesses must have been:
How much will businesses receive?
The value of the grant awarded will depend on the rateable value (RV) of the business premises although there is some discretionary funding available to support those not in the business rates system. Businesses can find and check their business rates valuation with the Valuation Office Agency.
Grant payments for businesses forced to close on a national basis
Businesses occupying inheritance premises with a rateable value of:
These grants will be issued per 28-day qualifying restriction period.
Businesses not eligible for the Grant are those which:
To apply, businesses will need to provide:
Cllr Sian Timoney, portfolio holder responsible for economic development and business support said, “We know how tough the last eight months have been for small businesses, it has caused worry and anxiety and has been particularly challenging.
“We have been working hard to get our systems ready with the latest government initiative so that we are able to quickly administer funds to those eligible and in need of financial help and I would strongly encourage those eligible to apply for the funding.”
The claim form is now live on the council’s website, businesses can apply here.
Joanna Softly
Luton Council
Joanna.softly@luton.gov.uk