For the period 30 December 2020 to 4 January 2021. For the purposes of this grant businesses who were forced to close during Tier 3 and/or national lockdown restrictions are considered to be trading on the qualifying date. Categories of businesses eligible to apply (for full details see guidance notes). Businesses that provide accommodation for away from home stays for work or leisure purposes. Those drivers who do not meet the criteria for this grant are able to access other support schemes which offer financial aid. Indoor attractions at botanical gardens, heritage homes and landmarks must also close, though outdoor grounds of these premises can stay open. We'll also send special breaking news emails too for the latest stories that matter. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Check your local authority for their support offer. You will be contacted directly as soon as your application is processed. This list is not exhaustive, but indicative of the types of businesses that can be supported under this scheme. You will then be notified when the renewed licence and plates are ready for collection. All food and drink (including alcohol) can continue to be provided by delivery. This will vary depending on licence type and length. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Before applying for the Hospitality and Leisure Grant we would urge you to read the Guidance Notes and Checklist you will find this document further down this webpage. This fund is to. Able to demonstrate that trading activities have been significantly impacted by the Omicron variant and provide information in the free text box to prove this, for example, the impact on business turnover, temporary business closure, loss of regular business income, cancellation and / or loss of contracts / bookings, proof of loss of income. If we require this evidence, we will request it from you before we can confirm payment. Tattoo parlours, spas, massage parlours, body and skin piercing services must also close. This is interpreted as where the primary purpose is carrying on a trade or profession or buying and selling goods or services in order to generate turnover. Types of eligible personal care businesses: For these purposes, the definition of a personal care business excludes: The following general exclusions on eligibility apply to Restart Grant funding. All applications will receive a confirmation email from the OSS when the licence application has been received. Your application will not be processed if you have not supplied the correct evidence. If the vehicle was pre booked you should contact the company or operator you made the booking through as soon as possible. Level 1 Payment - the rateable value of your premises is exactly 15,000 or lower. The current handbook will be updated in due course to reflect the current guidance.. Must demonstrate the business has been severely impacted as a result of Covid-19. In addition to supporting the prompt payment of invoices Sefton Council has been working with the Government and are able to offer some supplier relief (support). Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like Bootle Town Hall to Marriott Hotel Liverpool, Birkdale Station Southport to Central Avenue, Birkdale, Mons Public House, Bootle to Aintree Racecourse Main Entrance and more. From today (Monday, November 30) over 4,000 taxi drivers licensed in Sefton, and who live in the Liverpool City Region, will each be eligible for a 100 support grant. Once you're there, put your email address where it says at the top, then click on the Echo Daily News button. For example, the Self Employment Support Scheme will allow you to claim a taxable grant worth 80% of your trading profits up to a maximum of 2,500 per month for three months, although may be extended if needed. . The Council is using its Household Support Grant funding allocation from the Department of Work and Pensions to provide this invaluable service. Please note that the application window will close on 31 August 2022. Be viable and trading on or before1 April 2021. Business will have the option to refuse the discount for 2021/22. The deadline for submitting applications is 14 February 2022. Drivers who are eligible will receive a letter sent to their home address containing details of how to access the grant. How much a business receives will be calculated according to the rateable value of the business premises on the date that restrictions are imposed and will also depend upon the length of time a business is required to remain closed. 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Leader of Wirral Council, Seftons Public Health Annual Report supports 30 Days of Sefton in Mind, Sefton landlord ordered to pay back money after operating premises without a licence, Council finalising testing arrangements to help detect and contain coronavirus variant, Council welcomes prosecution of unlicensed Southport dog kennels, Sefton urged to keep safe and well during cold snap, Appeal for Witnesses After Road Traffic Collision in Bootle, Sefton backs Keep Britain Tidys million-mile mission to clean up the country. Sefton Council has ensured a dedicated team will be on hand to support all applicants through the claims process. Changes to the Rating List after 30 December 2021, Any changes to the rating list (rateable value or to the hereditament) after 30 December 2021 are to be ignored for the purposes of eligibility. Personal care facilities such as hair, beauty, tanning and nail salons. When the extended window for applications opens on 29 November 2021, applicants will be asked to provide information and documents to support their grant application. Soft Play Centres are entitled to payments in accordance with the Tier 3 restrictions imposed from 14 October 2020, However, this category of business was not ordered to close until the later date of 24 October 2020. It is essential that you read the Guidance Notes, Checklist, Terms and Conditions and Privacy Notice. You can complete this by visiting the gov.uk website -. We request that you do not contact us by telephone or by e-mail to progress your application as this will only delay how quickly we can process the applications that have already been received. Personal care facilities such as hair, beauty, tanning and nail salons. not trading but not insolvent. You will be required to attend Bootle One Stop Shop in advance of your licence expiring and you will no longer be given an appointment time to attend. The business is engaged in business activity; managing accounts, preparing for reopening, planning and implementing COVID-safe measures. Businesses that have already received the 100% discount for 2020/21 will have the relief extended until 30 June 2021 and the reduced discount of 66% from 1 July 2021 to 31 March 2022 automatically applied. Businesses that have not been allowed to re-open since the original National Lockdown in March are entitled to receive the same payments as other businesses subject to Tier 2, Tier 3 or national restrictions from 1 November 2020. We will investigate and take the appropriate action. As part of its offer, Living Well Sefton manages the Community Resilience Grant which is awarded to local community groups and individuals for projects aimed at supporting people to improve their health and wellbeing. Please note: This scheme is now closed to new applications. Enquiries for the Hospitality and Leisure grant are being dealt with byemail onlyand can be sent
[email protected]. Sefton businesses will be contacted directly to explain how they can receive their top-up if they were awarded grants in the previous two rounds. Documents can be posted or emailed to the Licensing Office.The Licensing Authority has a legal obligation to prevent persons from applying for and being granted Taxi and Private Hire Driver and Operator Licences when they do not have the right or entitlement to work in the UK. By reading the document first you will have a clearer understanding of the process and evidence that you will be required to provide and upload with your application. Here are some of the safe private taxi companies, you can call or have ordered at your hotel: AAA Radiotaxi. Leader of St Helens Council, CllrJanette Williamson The window for applications is now closed, it closed at 5pm on Friday 10 December. North Sefton. Each case will be treated on its own merits with consideration to the number of applications received during the application window, the business type, the financial adverse impact of Covid in 2021-22 when compared to non-Covid years, and the maximum funding allocation limit. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. When a business has chosen to opt out of the discount that decision may not be withdrawn at a later date. A business is not eligible if it has previously received a Hospitality and Leisure Grant from Round 1 or Hospitality, Leisure and Retail Grant (Expanded Scheme) Round 2; or has received or is eligible for a Taxi Drivers Grant or a Local Restrictions Support Grant (for businesses instructed to close) from its Local Authority. All drivers who have already received the first payment of 210 will automatically get a top-up payment of 200. For these purposes, the definition of an accommodation business will exclude private dwellings, education accommodation, residential homes, care homes, residential family centres and beach huts. As leaders and mayors, we are continuing to press the Government for financial support packages that work for everyone who has seen their livelihood affected by Covid-19 restrictions. Gyms and Sports BusinessGovernment guidance states that the definition of a leisure business should exclude gyms and sports businesses where physical exercise, or training is conducted on an individual basis or group basis. CARF is a relief awarded at the discretion of the Council. Threshold definitions for the purposes of this scheme are restated below: Hospitality definition: a business whose main function is to provide a venue for the consumption and sale of food and drink, Leisure definition: a business that provides opportunities, experiences, and facilities, in particular for culture, recreation, entertainment, celebratory events, days and nights out, betting and gaming. This grant is NOT part of Business Rates or InvestSefton and therefore please do not call either of these teams if your query relates to this grant.