Once approved the grant will provide those eligible businesses with a rolling 28-day grant, lasting as long as the national restrictions apply.
Cllr Judy Pearce, Leader of South Hams District Council said: “In a matter of days we have made all necessary arrangements for you to be able to apply for this grant. All businesses in the South Hams are really important to us and we know how hard this pandemic has affected you. Our aim now is to get this money to you as quickly as possible.”
Cllr Neil Jory, Leader of West Devon Borough Council added: “When the Government gave us information about this grant, it was important to me that we mobilize our organisation quickly. I am so pleased that we have achieved this and the scheme is now live. Please read the application instructions on the website carefully, make sure you have everything you need before you start, and get your claim in”.
The amount of Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG) awarded to you will depend on the rateable value of your business premises:
To be eligible for this current Local Restrictions Support Grant (LRSG), there are four conditions with which your business must comply:
- Occupy and be liable for business rates on a property that appears in the Local Rating List on 4 November 2020
- Have been trading on 4 November 2020
- Have been open as usual on 4 November 2020 and providing in-person services to customers from their premises; and
- Mandated to close from 5 November 2020 to visiting members of the public for a consecutive period of no less than 28 days as a result of regulations made under the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1994.
You must also have the following information to hand before you start your application process. We do not want your payment to be delayed so please make sure you send in the correct information:
- Recent bank account statement showing account number and address
- Your company number
In addition, the councils are encouraging all businesses to keep following them on social media and to sign up for their business email alerts.
Cllr Judy Pearce added: “These grants are being administered differently from the grants we administered earlier in the year. We will not be writing to you telling you to apply, simply go to our website and begin your application.
“We would also strongly recommend that you sign up for our Business E-Bulletin. That will ensure that you get information about further grants and business support when we publish it.”
Cllr Neil Jory added: “If you are struggling or need further help and assistance there is a lot of information on the Government’s website and the Heart of the South West Growth Hub website.
“We know this is not an easy time, we want to support you as much as we are able, to help you get through this difficult time and to be there to trade again when you are able.”
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