Arun District Council has now paid millions of pounds to local businesses and community groups as part of the vital Business Support Grant announced by government in respect of Covid 19.
Within a few days of the government finalising details of one-off funding for small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), the Council had updated its systems to enable eligible businesses to register and payments to be processed as a matter of urgency.
Nearly £13m grant has now been paid. There are still more than 700 businesses yet to apply and we would like to hear from them to ensure they are receiving all the support they may be eligible for. Businesses can apply via our website.
Our teams are working hard, seven days a week, to process the small business grant funds as a priority. We know how important it is to get these funds to our local businesses and if you have already applied, be assured that we are working on your request.
Applications for the grant undergo the following process.
- Businesses should check their eligibility (information on our website) and then gather all relevant information before completing an online form.
- A confirmation email will then be sent. After a verification process, those eligible will receive notification that a payment will be made.
- Payments will be made to the registered ratepayers business account via bacs
Cllr Dr James Walsh, Leader of Arun District Council said: “Small businesses are vital to our district and ensuring that those who are eligible receive the funds as quickly as possible is our priority.
“Council officers are applying tremendous dedication, working seven days a week to ensure speed of payment. I ask those who are yet to be paid to please bear with us while we plough through the applications for those who are yet to apply, please don’t hesitate in submitting your request