'Left out' businesses in and around Warwick, Leamington and Kenilworth get much-needed grant payments

Some businesses who applied when it opened have already received payment
Around 130 local businesses have submitted their applications for a new discretionary grant scheme launched by Warwick District Council.Around 130 local businesses have submitted their applications for a new discretionary grant scheme launched by Warwick District Council.
Around 130 local businesses have submitted their applications for a new discretionary grant scheme launched by Warwick District Council.

Around 130 local businesses have submitted their applications for a new discretionary grant scheme launched by Warwick District Council

The new scheme which opened at midday on Monday (March 1) is aimed at rated and non-rated businesses who have been unable to access funding through previous support programmes.

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Some businesses have already received their payment, amongst them is Viv Hudson from Kenilworth Pest Control Limited.

They said: “I was really impressed with the application process and speed of getting payment.

"This grant gives me real peace of mind as it will help to tide my business over for the next few difficult weeks until we can move out of lockdown.

"I would strongly encourage others to do the same.”

Cllr Richard Hales, Warwick District Council’s portfolio holder for business and finance, said: “As the pandemic continues to put a strangle-hold on our local economy, I am pleased that this council has once again acted quickly to enable local businesses, who have so far been excluded to access the vital financial support they have been waiting for.

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"I would like to extend my thanks to the Council’s Finance and Business Support Teams for their continued work.”

Through the Part E Discretionary Scheme businesses operating in Warwick District who meet the following criteria could be eligible for a grant of £3,000;

~ Must have been trading on or before 4 November 2020

~ Can demonstrate a loss in business due to Covid-19

~ Are not eligible for or in receipt of a grant through the Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) Scheme Part D or Retail, Hospitality, Leisure LRSG scheme

The Council is also introducing a separate new scheme for Taxi Drivers with more details being announced soon.

For full details of the grant scheme including the eligibility criteria, go to: www.warwickdc.gov.uk/discretionarygrantfundApplications close at noon on Friday March 12.