The purpose of this report is:
1) To seek approval to implement, in accordance with the latest government guidance, the following grant schemes:
i) Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) Addendum (Tier 4)
ii) Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) Addendum (5th January onwards)
iii) Closed Business Lockdown Payment
2) To delegate, to the Director of Corporate Resources, the authority to determine grant eligibility, in accordance with the Government’s guidance.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/01/2021
This decision will be taken under urgency procedures.
Reason for urgency:
The decision is time critical in relation to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
Decision due: 21 Feb 2021 by Leader of the Council
Lead member: Leader of the Council
Lead director: Corporate Director of Environment Communities and Leisure
Contact: Andrew Solley, Revenues Manager Email: andrew.solley@gedling.gov.uk.