To approve the update to the National Lockdown Business Support Policy Addendum (Tier 4 and National Lockdown Business Support) which details additional support for businesses impacted by Tier 4 introduced from 26 December 2020, and national lockdown measures introduced from 5 January 2021.
The update details that the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) will be used as a one-off top up to those who already received ARG funding in November, mirroring the process for the provision of top ups that are being provided to closed ratepayers which was already detailed in the policy. It also confirms that the Council reserves the right to close applications for any government business support grant schemes once funding allocations from Central Government are exhausted.
This policy has been developed following guidance from Government and in consultation with the Lead Cabinet Officer for Business Recovery and Skills.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 08/02/2021
Decision due: 4 February 2021 by Chief Executive
Contact: Adele Gritten, Head of Economic Development and Commercial Investments Email: adele.gritten@scambs.gov.uk.
Consultees
Leader, Lead Cabinet Member for Business Recovery, Revenues Manager, Business Development Team Leader
Purpose of Report: To approve the update to the National Lockdown Business Support Policy Addendum (Tier 4 and National Lockdown Business Support) as detailed within the ‘Subject Matter’ box above. This policy has been developed following guidance from Government and in consultation with the Lead Cabinet Officer for Business Recovery and Skills.