BUSINESSES in Northumberland which have been forced to close due to coronavirus restrictions can access a new package of support.
Northumberland County Council will contact eligible businesses via email, and once brief details have been confirmed payments covering a six-week period will be made.
The business support package for the lockdown from 5 January onwards includes two elements:
Local Restrictions Support Grant (Closed) Addendum: 5 January – 15 February; and
A one-off Closed Business Lockdown Payment.
If applicable, payment for the five days from 31 December to 4 January, to cover Tier 4 restrictions, will also be included. The amounts payable will be dependent on the rateable value of the business.