Following the government announcement 21st December 2021 to support the hospitality, leisure and accommodation businesses, in recognition of the potential trading challenges brought about by the rise of the Omicron variant, please be advised that Dorset Council and BCP Council have now opened applications for the Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant.
The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant is only available to business rate payers and is a one-off grant. The amount of grant support awarded depends on the rateable value of each business.
Applications for this grant must be submitted without delay.
Payments will be made to qualifying recipients by 31 March 2022.
The eligibility criteria for this grant is different to other Covid-19 schemes and there are additional checks which the government requires councils to undertake. Receiving previous grants does not guarantee you will receive a grant under this scheme.
The Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant is only available to the business on the Valuation Office Agency (VOA) ratings list.
For further information, eligibility and to apply for the grant please click the link below:
Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant – Dorset Council | Omicron Hospitality and Leisure Grant (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)