Additional Restrictions Grants Scheme – Open For Covid-19 Affected Businesses in Sedgemoor

Additional Restrictions Grants Scheme – Open For Covid-19 Affected Businesses in Sedgemoor

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Sedgemoor District Council has opened its ‘Additional Restrictions Grants (ARG) Scheme’ to support more of the businesses affected by the latest limitations on trading during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.  The new grant scheme is part of a package of measures announced by the government to assist businesses told to close their premises because of national or local restrictions. It is aimed mainly at companies not registered for business rates as those are covered by the Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) Scheme.

As the UK went into a second lockdown at the beginning of November, local authorities were given funding to pay grants to businesses with premises registered with them for Business Rates. They were also given an extra ‘one-off’ sum to pay ARGs to some of the firms not on the register, at their discretion, and offer wider support.

Sedgemoor’s scheme is now live and can be accessed via the Council website where there is an application form and detailed guidance. There is a limited pot available and the scheme will close after two weeks on Monday December 7 so applicants are advised to act quickly. Grants are likely to be in the region of £1,000 and £2,000.

Once the scheme has closed, the Council will assess all applications and decide which are eligible and priority cases for assistance.  It is aimed at small and micro enterprises, with relatively high fixed costs, that had to close or were severely affected by the national lockdown.

Businesses are not able to apply for the Additional Restrictions Grant if they are eligible for the Local Restrictions Support Grant. This scheme has been open since November 16 and is only applicable to those with business rated premises. All criteria for both grants have links on the website.

Earlier Covid-19 Business Support Schemes, which have now closed to applications, paid out more than £28m to Sedgemoor businesses during the summer.

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Grant Application Kings Coronation Form

The Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III will take place on Saturday 6th May 2023, with an additional bank holiday on Monday 8th May 2023.

We are keen to hear from groups/organisations in Burnham-on-Sea and Highbridge that are looking to celebrate the Coronation. The Town Council has £1500 available to allocate to events being organised to celebrate the Kings Coronation. The maximum grant to be allocated per event will be £500.

You must meet the following criteria for your application to be considered:

– The event will be open to all members of the public

– The event will be free of charge

– The event will take place within the Coronation weekend

– The event will take place within Burnham on Sea or Highbridge

 

Applications will close on Monday 6th March at midday. 

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Applications will be considered at the Finance and Resources Committee Meeting on Monday 13th March 2023. You will be notified after this date whether your application has been successful.
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