Local restriction support grant for closed businesses (Addendum 5 January 2021)

This grant is for businesses in a rated premise which were required to close as a result of national lockdown restrictions that came in to place on 5 January 2021.

Which businesses are eligible?

• Your business must have been required to close as a result of the national restrictions that came into place on 5 January 2021.
• The business must be in a rated premise
• Businesses that were trading on the 4 November prior to national restrictions being put in place.

Businesses are not eligible if:

• They can continue trade because they do not depend on providing direct in-person services and can operate their services effectively remotely.
• They have chosen to close but are not required to.
• They have already received grant payments that equal the maximum levels of state aid
• They were in administration, are insolvent or where a striking off notice has been made at the date of the local restriction.

Please make sure to read the full policy for this scheme before applying.

• Hastings Local Restriction Support Grant (Closed) Policy (.pdf 236KB)

How can I apply?

You can apply for the second payment (to cover 44 days from 16 February to 31 March 2021) on the form below.

To fill out this form you will need:

• Your Business Rates Account Number
• Your Unique Tax Reference
• Business Bank Details
• Proof of Business ID

How often are the payments?

The first payment covers 42 days of lockdown from 5 January until 16 February. Second payment to cover 44 days from 16 February to 31 March 2021.

How much will I get?

The level of funding you will receive depends on rateable value.

What if I don't have to close but will suffer financially due to COVID restrictions, or if I don't have a rateable premise?

For businesses not occupying a premise on the ratings list (for example in a shared scheme), or those that are not required by law to close but will suffer financially due to the COVID restrictions, a separate Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) has been set up. You can apply for this scheme until 31 April 2021. View more information on our ARG scheme.