Thousands apply for small business grant from Sheffield Council

All the applications are currently being processed as quickly as possible, with more than 1,200 approved for payment so far, totalling more than £14 million.

The council says businesses should expect a processing time of up to 10 days before payment can be confirmed.

It is also asking business owners to check they have completed the application form correctly and all necessary evidence has been provided before submitting the application, to help avoid delays.

Coun Mazher Iqbal, cabinet member for business and investment, said: “We know the business support grants are vitally important in keeping the cash flow going for many small businesses at this time and we’re working very hard to make the process as quick and smooth as possible.

“If you have any problems or questions about the grant, please visit our website or speak to our business advisers who can give you further guidance.”

There are three grants available for small businesses in Sheffield:

£10,000 for businesses in receipt of Small Business Rates Relief (SBRR) or Rural Rates Relief;

£10,000 for retail, hospitality or leisure businesses with a rateable value of £15,000 or less;

£25,000 for retail, hospitality and leisure businesses with a rateable value between £15,000 and £51,000.

Business Sheffield Advisors can be contacted via phone at 0114 224 5000 or by email at [email protected]

For more information, see https://www.sheffield.gov.uk/coronavirus-business

Message from the Editor:

Thank you for reading this story on our website. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you.

With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our advertisers - and consequently the revenue we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you taking out a digital subscription.

Subscribe to The Star website and enjoy unlimited access to local news and information online and on our app. With a digital subscription, you can read more than 5 articles, see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content.

Visit https://www.thestar.co.uk/subscriptions now to sign up.

Our journalism costs money and we rely on advertising, print and digital revenues to help to support them. By supporting us, we are able to support you in providing trusted, fact-checked content for this website.