Broadland: Grants for hospitality businesses

Organisations paying business rates will be able to apply to Broadland District Council for the grant if they believe that loss of group bookings in December 2021 will result in a loss of more than 20% of their anticipated revenue.

Broadland District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Economic Development, Councillor Jo Copplestone, said:

“Our hospitality businesses should be thriving at this time of year, catering for office parties, Christmas drinks and get togethers with family and friends, but many are experiencing fewer bookings and cancellations because of the new variant. If your  businesses is affected then contact us, as you may be eligible for a grant.”

The funding is available to public houses, restaurants, cafes, hotels, wedding and other function venues generally open to the public.

There is also money available to other businesses that are being significantly impacted, including those of a similar nature to the above but not separately rated, those heavily dependent on foreign travel and those directly in the supply chain to the above catering businesses.

Councillor Copplestone added:

“If you are in the hospitality business or are supplying those businesses and have been significantly affected, then please get in touch.”

The funding comes from the Government’s Additional Restrictions Support Grant allocated to Broadland.

More information about the grant and how to apply will be advertised on the Council’s website over the coming days.