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Today we made our first payments to businesses in the district under the Government’s Small Business Grants fund. The one-off grants of £10,000 are aimed at helping eligible small businesses to meet on going business costs during the coronavirus pandemic.
Since the package of support for businesses was announced by the Government last week, we have been working hard to identify those who are eligible for the grants. This money came from the Government to the Council today and the first of these payments have been made today.
Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Bradford Council’s Executive Member for Regeneration, Planning and Transport, said: “We understand that the coronavirus pandemic has made this a very difficult time for our businesses and we are committed to doing all we can to support them through the coming weeks and months.
“We have been collecting information from eligible business and we’re happy to report that the money from the Government came in to the council toady, and we have been able to make the first payments today. Over 2,000 businesses in the district will receive the £10,000 grant and this should start to appear in their accounts in next few days.
“Council staff have been working hard to make sure those who qualify get the support they need. We have written to businesses about the grant and Business Rates Relief and would urge any business that hasn’t responded to the letter, to get in contact with the Council’s Business Rates Team, so that they can arrange for the payments to be made.”
Councillor Susan Hinchcliffe, The Leader of Bradford Council, said: “It was really important that we were able to get this money out to local businesses as soon as we received it from the Government.
“It’s vital that we do everything we can to support businesses in our district to get through these unprecedented times. If there are businesses that are eligible for this money, we would urge them to contact us as soon as they can, so we can arrange payments for them.”
Businesses who haven’t contacted the council about the help and support available, can do so during office hours on 01274 437744.
Information about the help and advice available for businesses during the coronavirus outbreak can also be found here https://www.bradford.gov.uk/business/help-for-businesses/coronavirus-covid-19-support-for-business/
Residents who need help or support
Residents who need help or have a particular need please ring and talk to one of our friendly team who will take some details and pass them onto the relevant service. Call 01274 431000.
We can help by:
- picking up shopping
- delivering a hot meal or food parcel to eligible people
- ringing for a friendly chat
- problem solving
See our website for more information about local support and volunteering to help others.
Stay safe while out for exercise
Please follow the Government’s advice when leaving your home for exercise. It is fine to walk on paths and bridleways during exercise outside, as long as people observe the 2m rule for staying a safe distance apart. For more information, visit our public green space and rights of way guidance page.
Use the NHS 111 online coronavirus service
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online. Use the NHS 111 online service if:
- you feel you cannot cope with your symptoms at home
- your condition gets worse
- your symptoms do not get better after 7 days
Use the 111 online coronavirus service at 111.nhs.uk/covid-19/
Helpful links
Government advice: what you need to do
NHS coronavirus advice and information
Bradford district coronavirus advice and information
Support for businesses
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