Coronavirus: Support for Businesses

New Government schemes have been launched in the Chichester District to help businesses that have been affected by the current Coronavirus lockdown.

Leading councillors in Chichester District have decided to continue two business support schemes next year.

Chichester District Council is calling for local community groups and businesses to apply for COVID-19 funding support as the deadline for applications is extended until 23 October, or while funding remains available.

Chichester District Council has launched a £500,000 discretionary grants scheme to support local community groups and businesses, as part of its COVID-19 recovery plan.

Innovative businesses and start-ups are set to benefit from a £40 million government investment to drive forward new technological advances.

£1.8 million of government funding is now available to support small businesses in the Chichester District, which were previously outside the scope of the business grant funds scheme.

Employers will be able to make claims through the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme from 26 May.

The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme will remain open until the end of October, the Chancellor announced today

UK businesses driving innovation and development will be helped through the coronavirus outbreak with a £1.25 billion government support package, the Chancellor announced today.

The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages.