Further to the report presented to Cabinet on 13 April 2021 regarding Business Grants – Additional Restrictions Grant Scheme, this report seeks approval for a revised scheme.

In accepting the recommendations, Cabinet will approves the remaining Additional Restriction Grant is used to support businesses as detailed in the table in paragraph 1.14 of the report; and delegated authority be given to the Deputy Chief Executive and Deputy Leader (Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Finance) to allocate the remaining Additional Restriction Grant as appropriate as detailed in paragraph 1.15 of the report.

The subject of the decision:

Further to the report presented to Cabinet on 13 April 2021 regarding Business Grants – Additional Restrictions Grant Scheme, this report sought approval for a revised scheme.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

Cabinet was satisfied that a revised Additional Restrictions Grant Scheme was necessary just two months after the initial scheme was approved as the position with supporting local busines through the grant scheme was continually changing.

The decision:

That Cabinet approves:-

(1)     the remaining Additional Restriction Grant is used to support businesses as detailed in the table in paragraph 1.14 of the report; and

(2)     delegated authority be given to the Deputy Chief Executive in consultation with the Deputy Leader (Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Finance) to allocate the remaining Additional Restriction Grant as appropriate as detailed in paragraph 1.15 of the report.