New support for businesses affected by the ongoing coronavirus outbreak has been announced today.
Scottish Government Coronavirus Business Support Grant, which aims to keep companies in business, protect jobs and promote economic recovery, will be administered by local authorities
Argyll and Bute Council leader Aileen Morton said: “This is an incredibly difficult time for businesses across Argyll and Bute and for people worried about their jobs.
“We are here to help businesses get the right support and financial help they’re entitled to.
“I’m pleased Scottish Government has introduced the Business Support Grant and would encourage eligible businesses to apply.”
The deadline is March 31 and grants are open to the ratepayers of businesses located in a non-domestic property that is on March 17:
- Receiving the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS)
- Receiving Rural Relief
- Or eligible for SBBS but in receipt of Nursery Relief or Disabled Relief
Businesses can apply to access a support fund and receive a one-off small business support grant of £10,000, but this is only available if they were the ratepayer for a premises occupied for that business use on March 2020 17
A separate one-off grant of £25,000 is available to the ratepayers of businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors operating in a premises with a rateable value of £18,001 or up to £50,999.
This is the rateable value as at March 17 regardless of any subsequent reduction in rateable value due to an appeal. This is only available if they were the ratepayer for a premises occupied for that business use on March 17.
Eligible ratepayers can apply for a one-off grant payment as detailed below up to March 31. Only one grant is allowed per ratepayer regardless of the number of premises held.
To apply complete the application form on the council website.
Send all completed applications to ndr@argyll-bute.gov.uk by March 31.
Please allow ten working days from receipt of a fully completed application for processing. Grants will be available subject to assessment from April 1.
31 March 2021, not this year!