Decision details

Decision details

Update to the National Restrictions Discretionary Support Policy

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Place

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Modifications to the previously agreed policy to:
- extend the application window
- revise the payment schedule to allow payments to be made before the application window is closed

Reasons for the decision:

To allow more businesses to apply for support following national restrictions and to allow payments to be made to businesses more quickly.

Alternative options considered:

Alternative option was to continue with the policy without changes described.

List of Background Papers: Portfolio Holder Briefing - 15 December National Restrictions Discretionary Support Policy - 17 December update

Declarations: None.

Source of Delegation: Cabinet - 26 November

Contact: Tracy Bingham, Head of Finance Email: tracy.bingham@nwleicestershire.gov.uk Tel: 01530 454707.

Publication date: 28/05/2021

Date of decision: 17/12/2020

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