Business grant support amongst the fastest in the country

Having sent out payments of almost £24million to businesses within ten working days, Warwick District Council is amongst the fastest local authorities in the country, to have processed applications for government grants to support local companies through the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to government figures received from the Department for Business Energy and Industry, Warwick District is in the top 15% of Council’s, having administered and paid all of the claims received equating to 68% of the eligible grant funds.

Warwick District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Finance, Councillor Richard Hales commented;

“I would like to thank the Finance team for their tireless efforts to ensure that all eligible businesses in our district can take advantage of the support that is available to them. We know that our work is far from complete and are now in the process of contacting companies and individuals who have not yet applied. Our attention will then turn to the steps we can take to help our local economy to recover as quickly as possible after the lock down ends.”

Information about business support and grants can be found on the Warwick District Council website.

 

For Coronavirus (COVID-19) service updates, information and advice for communities and business visit www.warwickdc.gov.uk