Almost £1 million handed out to businesses in Stafford borough through Covid-19 fund
Almost £1 million has been handed out to businesses in across Stafford through the latest national Covid-19 funding pot.
A total of 594 businesses have received a share of £949,604 in the borough to help them bounce back after the second lockdown.
Businesses were invited to claim grants of up to £3,000 depending on the rateable value of their businesses to recoup their losses.
Councillor Mike Smith, cabinet member for resources at Stafford Borough Council which distributed the funding, said: “During the pandemic our staff have worked, and continue to work, very long hours, including weekends and bank holidays to pay grants, under great pressure, to support local businesses – and they have done this very effectively.
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"We have already distributed more than £25 million to our local businesses during the lockdown periods this year which we know has helped so many survive through these challenging times.
"We have paid all claims received to date and now working as fast as we can on delivering the ‘Additional Restrictions Grant’ - but I’d urge any business who may be struggling to please check what support and grants are available and if they need further advice then please get in touch with us."
Councillor Smith added it was "tremendous news" to hear the vaccine was being administered but called on residents and businesses to follow the rules vigilantly.
Businesses severely affected by lockdown – and ongoing trading restrictions – can still apply for funding by visiting www.staffordbc.gov.uk/business-support-coronavirus
