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Important information on Business Grants
The application process for the Government’s second wave of Business Support, for businesses that have been affected when entering Tier 2, Tier 3 and National Lockdown restrictions will go live at 9am on Thursday 12th November.
The application period will run until 5pm on 11th December 2020.
We need your support in order for the Council to be able to efficiently and promptly process the grant applications and payments. You can do this by carefully reading the following information and ensuring that all the necessary details are included with your application.
Forms submitted without the correct or required information could result in your application being rejected and you having to reapply.
The Grants
The following grants are available.
Grant support is limited to business sectors that have been very adversely affected by local and national restrictions. For example customer facing businesses impacted by the introduction of restrictions on social mixing in Tier 2 and Tier 3 as well as having to legally close during Tier 3 and the national lockdown. Businesses that have set up a click and collect service and restaurants providing a takeaway service since the national lockdown started will still be able to claim grants as their substantive business has had to close.
If your business does not meet the grant eligibility criteria please use the Government Coronavirus Business Support Finder to identify other support that might be available to you https://www.gov.uk/business-coronavirus-support-finder
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How to apply and the next stage of the process
There is one single form to complete irrespective of the Local Business Support Grant/s you are applying for.
You must complete all aspects of the form that relate to your business circumstances and upload the specified documentation. If you do not have access to a scanner you can take a photo of the document and upload it, but please ensure that the information is easy to read.
You will receive an automated email confirming your application has been received. This will contain your application reference number.
Once we receive your application we will aim to review within 5 working days.
Once the application has been reviewed you will receive an email letting you know if the application has been successful or not.
Successful applicants will receive the grant payment within 5 working days from the point of the email notification. You will not receive a remittance advice.
For businesses with premises with a rateable value (including those in receipt of small business rate relief)
The amount of grant awarded will be based on your business eligibility against the Government Guidelines for Tier 2, Tier 3 and National Lockdown grant support. The Tier 2 and Tier 3 grant amount will be calculated on a pro-rota basis based on the number of the days Bassetlaw was within each tier. The grant related to the national lock down will be administered for the full 28-day period.
For businesses that do not have premises or are not the liable party for business rates
You are applying for the Additional Restrictions Grant – please review the policy on the Council’s website to check your business circumstances against the grant eligibility. This will be published with the application form on Thursday morning.
Information you will need to provide
For businesses with a rateable value (including those in receipt of Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR)
- For businesses with a rateable value you will need your Business Rates reference number and Property Rateable Value (not the amount you pay) These can be found on your Business Rates Bill. (if you receive Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR) you will need your rates bill too)
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Bank Account Statement – to upload to validate the payment details – the statement must show the account name, sort code and account number and the name of the business or individual needs to match the details on your business rates bill or property lease.
If you do not pay business rates (not applicable to those in receipt of Small Business Rates Relief)
- A copy of your property lease, license or mortgage agreement (domestic mortgages not included in eligibility) to upload
If you do not pay rent or are not liable for business rates
- Your latest tax return to upload
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Proof of where you live, for example a utility bill
If the correct information and evidence requested to support your application isn’t provided then you will receive an email notifying you that your application has been closed and you will need to reapply providing all the information requested based on your business circumstances.
The Council recognises the urgency for businesses in receiving these grants and we are committed to paying grants as quickly as possible. Our focus is on administering the grants and we will not be carrying out follow-up calls to businesses to request missing information. To enable prompt payment of your grant, please ensure you submit all the required information.
Application From
The single online application form will go live at 9am on Thursday 12th November on the Bassetlaw District Council website: https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/coronavirus-covid-19/help-for-businesses-during-coronavirus/
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Business Support Webinar
For Bassetlaw High Street Businesses
Wednesday 18th November 2020
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Microsoft Teams Webinar
(full details will be provided by email once booked)
Please register to attend this FREE online webinar where you will hear directly from Bassetlaw District Council, North Notts BID and the D2N2 Growth Hub about support available to businesses on the high street.
In addition you will hear from local businesses about how they adapted their business model during the first lockdown – these include Adele Topkaya, Soul Boutique, Emma Routen, Yew Tree Herbal Clinic, Stephanie Blythe, The Cakeworx Ltd and Susan Hale, The Malthouse/La Roca.
To book your FREE place, please register at https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/spotlight
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