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Wealden District Council: Small Business Grant Application

Melanie Richardson

27/03/2020

Wealden Council has published a form to be completed by small businesses applying for a Government grant designed to help those hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local authorities are responsible for delivering the funding to eligible businesses.

Under the Small Business Grant Fund all businesses in England in receipt of Small Business Rates Relief, and Rural Rates Relief in the business rates system will be eligible for a payment of £10,000 in line with the eligibility criteria.

There is also a Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant.

More information can be found in this document on the Government website: Small Business Grant Fund and Retail Guidance.

Wealden Council has published COVID-19 Business Support Grant form on its website.

If you have any questions about how to apply or if you are eligible for a grant please get in touch with your Swindells' partner (using mobile contact details that are available on our home page) who will be able to advise you further.

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