Hundreds of local businesses and community groups have received vital government grant support worth nearly £7 million in super quick time thanks to Adur & Worthing Councils.
Just a few days after the government outlined details of one-off funding of £10,000 for small firms and up to £25,000 for those in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors, the Councils had established a new easy-to-use system to distribute cash to those affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown.
A week after going live, more than 2,000 of the 2,500 eligible ratepayers across Adur and Worthing have now applied for the funding. More than 700 have been approved and nearly £7 million distributed, providing a vital lifeline to local firms and organisations.
Town hall teams are continuing to work round the clock to process scores of claims a day. While understanding the pressing need for the funds, the Councils continue to ask for patience and reassure eligible ratepayers who have already come forward that they will receive the grant in the coming days.
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