Small businesses urged to claim unpaid grants

Small businesses across Hinckley and Bosworth are being urged to claim £4.3 million of unpaid business grant support.

Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council says nearly 1,500 businesses have already received a share of £22 million in emergency support and more businesses are set to get funding.

All businesses in receipt of small business rate relief or rural rate relief will be eligible for a payment of £10,000.

Leader of the Council, Councillor Stuart Bray said “We have awarded more than £17.5 million in the last few weeks to help to help protect businesses and jobs in the local area. Understandably, this period of disruption caused by the coronavirus lockdown has hit businesses hard and we are working to ensure those businesses which are eligible for funding receive it as quickly as possible. We urge local businesses to contact us to ensure that they receive the funding they deserve and are eligible for.

“I must take this opportunity of thanking all the staff involved for working so hard during this difficult time, working at weekends and the Easter bank holiday to ensure that these monies are distributed. Without them it would not be possible.”