Decision details
Grant Funding Scheme for Small Business and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Businesses affected by Covid-19
Decision Maker: Leader of the Council
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Purpose:
To administer the government’s Small Business Grant Fund and Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund to assist businesses affected by Covid-19.
Decision:
That as the matter is urgent, due to putting in place arrangements for Covid-19, the Leader agrees that:
i. the Council will begin payments of the grants to eligible businesses commencing 2 April 2020 using the eligibility criteria specified in the guidance and set out in Section 4 of the attached report; and
ii. delegated authority be given to the Head of Operational Services to administer the approved Scheme.
Urgent item?: Yes
Publication date: 02/04/2020
Date of decision: 02/04/2020
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