Local Councils Open for Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant Applications
In December 2021, government announced the introduction of grant support for hospitality and leisure businesses.
The scheme provides support to hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses, in recognition that the rise of the Omicron variant means that some businesses are likely to struggle over the coming weeks.
Local councils are now open for applications for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme.
How to Apply
Blackpool businesses can apply here for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant (Closing date for applications is Monday 14 February 2022 at 10.00am)
Blackpool business can apply here for the Blackpool Business Recovery Fund 3 (Closing date for applications is 16th February 2022 at 5.00pm)
Wyre businesses can apply here for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant (Closing date for applications is Monday 14 February 2022 at 5.00pm)
Preston businesses can apply here for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant(Closing date for applications is Friday 18 March 2022.)
To find your local council and for their application process see: Find your local council - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
How much is it?
Businesses occupying premises with a rateable value of exactly £15,000 or under on 30 December 2021 will receive a payment of £2,667
Businesses occupying premises with a rateable value over £15,000 and less than £51,000 on 30 December 2021 will receive a payment of £4,000
Businesses occupying premises with a rateable value of exactly £51,000 or over on 30 December 2021 will receive a payment of £6,000
Eligible businesses
The primary principle of the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant scheme is to support businesses that offer in-person services, where the main service and activity takes place in a fixed rate-paying premises, in the hospitality, leisure and accommodation sectors.
Hospitality
A business whose main function is to provide a venue for the consumption and sale of food and drink, including:
Public houses and pub restaurants
Restaurants
Cafes
Food courts
Wine bars
Leisure
A business that provides opportunities, experiences and facilities, in particular for culture, recreation, entertainment, celebratory events, days and nights out, betting and gaming, including:
Casinos and gambling clubs
Cinemas
Museums and art galleries
Theatres
Zoos and safari parks
Amusement parks
Wedding venues
Events venues
Night clubs and discotheques
Tourist attractions
Theme parks
Amusement arcades
Soft play centres or areas
Indoor riding centres
Clubs and institutions
Village halls and scout huts, cadet huts, etc.
Certain sports clubs with attached bar/club house facilities (subject to evidence being provided)
Accommodation
A business whose main lodging provision is used for holiday, travel and other purposes, including:
Caravan parks
Caravan sites and pitches
Campsites
Guest houses
Hotels
Holiday apartments
B&Bs
Businesses who are not eligible for this grant scheme
This includes:
Retail
Personal care, including hairdressers, spa, salon and beauty treatments
Gyms and other premises used for fitness
Dance studios
Travel agents
Certain sports facilities/clubs who do not have attached bar/club house facilities (for example, a bowling green without a club house)
Empty properties
Insolvent and dissolved companies
Businesses who are not liable for Business Rates
You need to have been liable to pay Business Rates on 30 December 2021 and occupy a hereditament with a rateable value in the local rating list. If, for example, you occupy a shared premises or are not liable for Business Rates yourself then you will not be eligible for a grant payment.
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