Warwickshire hospitality businesses urged to sign up to 'eat out to help out' scheme

Businesses in the hospitality sector across Warwickshire are being urged to sign up to the 'eat out to help out scheme'.

The scheme is a government initiative designed to help increase customer footfall and get people spending again.

Businesses participating in the initiative will offer a 50 per cent reduction, up to a maximum of £10 per person, to all diners who eat and/or drink-in on Mondays to Wednesdays throughout August - alcohol is excluded from the offer.

Then all they need to do, is deduct the discount from their bill, and reclaim the discounted amount through an online service.

The scheme starts on Monday August 3 and Warwickshire County Council is urging businesses to join as soon as possible.

The scheme does not apply to takeaways.

Cllr Izzi Seccombe, leader of Warwickshire County Council said: “In common with every area of the country, Warwickshire’s hospitality industry has been severely affected by many weeks of lockdown closures.

“This is a unique opportunity for people to sample the wonderful fare available in Warwickshire at a discount, while at the same time supporting local businesses to get back on their feet.”

To register for the scheme go to: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/register-your-establishment-for-the-eat-out-to-help-out-schemeTo find out which businesses are taking part go to: https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/eat-out-to-help-out/find-a-restaurant/