BUSINESSES in Leeds are being encouraged to apply for new Covid-19 funding support as the city prepares for the next crucial stages of the country’s lockdown exit roadmap.
One-off restart grants are now available from Leeds City Council to help eligible businesses with the cost of opening up after coronavirus restrictions are eased.
Non-essential retail businesses that have had to close during the current national lockdown could receive as much as £6,000 worth of support, while affected businesses in the personal care, gym and sports, leisure, accommodation and hospitality sectors could be given up to £18,000.
Non-essential retail businesses are set to reopen on April 12, as are hairdressers, nail salons, gyms and self-contained accommodation venues like campsites and holiday lets. Hospitality venues will be able to serve people outdoors once again.