Information and Advice for our Local Community

The latest Grant relief to assist businesses during the Tier 4 lockdown is now available .

You may recall that these Grants were announced by the Government last week. Unfortunately, as seems to be the way of things with Government announcements, it takes time for the details of how to access these Grants to filter down to Councils who are responsible for ensuring that the Grants go to those businesses which qualify for help and support.

A range of businesses can benefit from the support and details are now available on the Walsall Council web site. The council is administering the distribution of the grant aid on behalf of central government. Since the initial lockdown early in 2020, the council has issued 5,968 emergency government grants worth in excess of £48 million. Some of the Grants are based on the rateable value of business premises, but businesses who share premises or have no premises may also be able to apply. The Grants also cover market traders and B&B’s. Discretionary Grants are also available.

I have spoken with Council Officers this morning who tell me that all those businesses which received Grants last time round will receive an email informing them of the new Grant and how to apply. These Grants can be a vital lifeline for businesses across the borough. As funds become available from central government the Council will be working to distribute them as quickly as possible. The Walsall Council web page has all the information needed to start the application process and I would encourage businesses to go online and ensure that they aren’t missing out on this vital lifeline.

Businesses wishing to find out more can access information HERE : http://go.walsall.gov.uk/business/business_rates

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