COVID-19 Support for Business - Grants

A new grant administered by West Suffolk Council launches today for customer facing businesses that have remained open during the Covid-19 restrictions open but have seen their takings severely impacted. All types of businesses can apply including

• Food retailers with a rateable value of below £51,000, including small supermarkets, convenience stores and corner shops. This includes butchers, bakers, greengrocers, fishmongers, and delicatessens

• Market traders selling essential goods

• Off-licences and licensed shops selling alcohol

• Mobility and disability support shops

• Newsagents

• Food takeaways

• Post offices

• Laundrettes and dry cleaners

• Bicycle shops

• Vehicle repair and MOT services

• Petrol stations

• Taxi and vehicle hire businesses (with premises)

• Meeting room and conference facilities

• Non-urgent medical or health services, including services relating to mental health

• Businesses supplying repair services as their main business

• Day nurseries and pre-schools

• Pet day-care facilities