Hospitality businesses in South Somerset will soon be able to apply for additional grant support
Released On 17th Dec 2021
A new Hospitality Support Grant will soon be available from South Somerset District Council funded by the Additional Restriction Grant Fund supplied to us by Government.
South Somerset District Council has limited funding available for this scheme and will prioritise sectors that are likely to be most adversely impacted by the latest Government guidance and the ongoing Covid-19 situation. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to certain sectors operating within the hospitality industry.
Emails will be sent to businesses who meet the eligibility criteria based upon existing records and previous grant funding received, however we encourage you to visit: www.southsomerset.gov.uk/hospitalitygrant
Applications will open on 6th January at 10.00am and will remain open for 14 days until 20th January 2022.
Our Customer Connect team are experiencing an incredibly high number of calls. If you have any queries regarding the scheme, please contact restart@southsomerset.gov.uk and someone will respond as soon as is reasonably practicable.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible to apply, applicants must:
Be the current ratepayer and be in occupation of business rated premises in the South Somerset
Offer in-person food and drink services to the general public
Provide food and/or drink to be consumed on the premises, including outdoors
Operate within the following hospitality based sectors:
Food courts
Public houses/pub restaurants
Restaurants
Roadside restaurants
Wine bars
Cafes
Night Clubs
50% or more of the business’s income must come from in person services
Businesses must be trading on 1st November 2021 and must intend to remain open unless Covid-19 Government guidance does not permit this.
How to apply
An online application is available on the South Somerset District Council website through the following link: www.southsomerset.gov.uk/hospitalitygrant
Applications will open on 6th January at 10.00am and will remain open for 14 days until 20th January 2022.
If you need any assistance in completing the application form, please contact the grants team on: restart@southsomerset.gov.uk and title the email South Somerset District Council’s Hospitality Support Scheme application support.
