Decision details

Decision details

Extension of National Restrictions Discretionary Support Grant

Decision Maker: Strategic Director of Place

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

Following an extension to the national restrictions, the National Restrictions Discretionary Support Grant policy was updated to:
- allow for further payments to support businesses already receiving grants.
- Add an application deadline of 31 March 2021
- Allow payments to be made without additional top-ups.

Reasons for the decision:

To allow further payments to be made to businesses following extension of national restrictions.

Alternative options considered:

None - changes were to allow continuation of existing policy.

List of Background Papers: Portfolio Holder Briefing Note - Extension of National Restrictions Discretionary Support Grants National Restrictions Discretionary Support Grant Policy - March 2021 update

Declarations: None.

Source of Delegation: Cabinet - 26 November 2020

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

Publication date: 28/05/2021

Date of decision: 12/03/2021

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