Covid funding still available for Lichfield firms

Small and microbusinesses in the leisure, events, and hospitality sectors, and associated supply chains, are being encouraged apply for cash support via the government 's Additional Restrictions Grant scheme.

Eligible businesses can be awarded a one-off payment of £11,471.44 per business from funding allocated by the government and distributed by local authorities in response to the impact of Covid-19 and restrictions placed on these sectors over the past 18 months.

Councils have been providing firms with financial support since the start of the pandemic, but many of these schemes are closing soon.

Councillor Iain Eadie, Cabinet Member for Economic Development, said: “Whilst it is fantastic to see venues and premises re-opening and footfall increasing we know there are a lot of businesses still struggling with financial pressures brought about as a result of Covid-19 trading restrictions.

“We currently have grant funding available targeted at leisure, hospitality and events businesses and are really keen to hear from any that think they may be eligible and want to benefit. We 've already allocated over £80,000 but would like to see more businesses come forward.

“New business support and funding opportunities are coming on line regularly which is why we have our information officer out supporting businesses backed up by our monthly business newsletter. I would encourage all local businesses to sign up so as not to miss out on what 's available to them. ”

Information about the Additional Restrictions Grant and an application form are available on the Lichfield District Council website - www.lichfielddc.gov.uk.

To be eligible businesses must not have received support from previous financial support packages administered by Lichfield District Council - the Local Restrictions Support Grant, previous rounds of the Additional Restrictions Grant and the Restart Scheme.