Apply for COVID-19 related government funding

[johnmckerrell]

The government is making loads of money available for businesses. We should obviously apply for some of it (Spoiler alert: we have, got rejected)

Because our premises have such a high business rates valuation we don't get the small business money, and the other money is tied to "retail, hospitality and leisure" so we don't get that either.

I have pointed out that there was more funding recently (I did previously mention it but they didn't quote it in their reply) so before I close this issue I'll wait for a reply on that.

[johnmckerrell]

The council opened applications for this on Tuesday. I applied and had a phone call yesterday just asking me to confirm who I was and that all the information I had provided was correct to the best of my knowledge. I believe they're meant to be approved within 3 days, that obviously hasn't happened but hopefully we'll hear soon.

[johnmckerrell]

We received £2500 for this yesterday. Great to get something!