Nearly 6,000 Highland firms receive small business grants
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The COVID-19 small business and self-catering grant scheme, set up to help companies stay in business during the coronavirus crisis, has now paid out over £63 million to 5,892 Highland businesses, says Highland Council.
Councillor Trish Robertson, chair of the council's economy and infrastructure committee said: “Our staff that are processing applications are still working very hard and thanks to their efforts and to applicants for providing the correct information when they apply, the percentage of grants processed is currently at 99 per cent.
“The system is working well.
"The team can process new applications and approve payment within days of a business submitting a complete online application form as long as they provide all the requested information.
She added: “On May 26 the figure was £56 million, so it shows the increased level of support that is being currently provided in less than a month.
"As we move into Phase 2 the council is committed to helping local businesses face the very real challenges of gradually starting up again.”
Next week sees the launch of a guide to provide businesses them with lots advice and information surrounding the requirements and regulations which will help them with their plans to welcome back customers safely.
