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RULE 4 and 16 - Covid-19 Business Support Grants: Discretionary Fund
In response to the Coronavirus, COVID-19, the government announced there would be support for small businesses, and businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, delivered through the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Grant Fund.
The government has now announced an additional discretionary fund aimed at providing support for some small and micro businesses who were not eligible for the Small Business Grant Fund or the Retail, Leisure and Hospitality Fund.
The Government has provided guidance that sets out criteria and information which needs to be considered to support Local Authorities in administering the discretionary fund.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/05/2020
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
This decision is to be made under Part 4G Rule 4 and Part 4B Rule 16 of the Council’s constitution as an urgent decision. This matter is urgent because the council needs to implement the Discretionary Business Support grant scheme at pace to allow the grant application process to be opened by 27th May 2020, so that support to charities and businesses impacted by Covid19 can be provided as quickly as possible.
Decision Type: Key Decision;
Decision due: 22 May 2020 by Cabinet Member for Resources.
Lead director: Director Finance - Section 151 Officer , Director of Economy & Growth
Contact: Andy Rothery, Chief Finance Officer (S151) Email: andy_rothery@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225 477103, John Wilkinson, Director of Economy and Growth Email: John_Wilkinson@bathnes.gov.uk Tel: 01225 396593.
EFP Reference: E3208
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