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Supporting local businesses

Published: 17/11/2020

The Council is continuing to work with local businesses to ensure they receive the latest round of business support grants that commenced on 28 October. The latest statistics show the Council has already paid out grants of £4.4m: 

Non-Domestic Rate (NDR) grants: 1,388 applications have been assessed and paid out – total awards to date are £3.9m.

Non-NDR Discretionary grants: 300 applications have been assessed and paid out – total awards to date are £518k. 

The grant schemes close for applications at 5pm on 20 November. Businesses are urged to apply if they haven’t already made an application.

For more information, see our press release issued on 28 October: New Grant Scheme for Businesses.