The purpose of this report is:
1) To seek approval to implement the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund in accordance with the latest Government guidance;
2) To establish by virement a Business Grants budget of £17.914m to be funded by Government Grant;
3) To delegate to the Director responsible for Revenues Services the authority to determine the eligible grants in accordance with the government guidance for the Small Business Grant Fund and the Retail, Hospitality and Leisure Grant Fund in the Boroughof Gedling.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 31/03/2020
Reason for urgency:
The decision is time critical in relation to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Lead member: Leader of the Council
Lead director: Director of Corporate Resources
Contact: Email: alison.ball@gedling.gov.uk.