This is a new business support grant scheme that has been created following government announcements of additional funding to be distributed to eligible businesses by local authorities, in light of the Omicron variant.
The policy also provides an update in relation to the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) to support businesses who are not eligible for the main Omicron grant scheme.
To approve the update to the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grants Support policy 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.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 14/01/2022
Decision due: 14 January 2022 by Chief Executive
Lead member: Leader of Council
Lead director: Chief Executive
Department: Chief Executive's Services
Contact: Tracey Brockman, Business Support and Development Team Leader Email: tracey.brockman@scambs.gov.uk.
Consultees
Lead Cabinet Member for Business Recovery, Business Development Team Leader, Head of Finance.